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Course Title : Teaching Strategies and Instrumentation in teaching Science

Course Code : SC_01

Course Credit : 3 units

Pre-Requisite : General Science, Biological Science, Ecology, Physical Science, Inorganic Chemistry

Course Description
: This course encompasses the technological, pedagogical and content knowledge (TPCK) that a pre-service science teacher
should possess in teaching science subjects in elementary grades. This subject is composed of lecture-discussion, socratic
questioning and focus group discussion to discuss the content knowledge in terms of teaching sciences. To improve the
teaching skills of the pre-service teachers, demonstration teaching is required to perform by the class in which also integration
of technology in visual aids, classroom delivery and assessment can be observed.

Semester/Summer A.Y. : First Semester, A.Y. 2018-2019

Institutional Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Course Objectives

Graduates of NPC are expected to achieve the following:
1) Demonstrate competent communication skills, critical
thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, creative
imagination, and self-reflection in various situations and
exercises;
2) Apply the knowledge in particular disciplines to practical
and purposeful activities that enhance academic training;
3) Develop significant research and related projects per
program that will be useful and relevant to the needs of the
school, the city, and the larger community outside;
Students of Bachelor in Elementary
Education are expected to do the following:
1. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of
the development of elementary learners.
2. Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of
various learning areas in the elementary
curriculum.
3. Create and utilize materials appropriate
to the elementary level to enhance
teaching and learning.
At the end of this course, the pre-service teachers should be able
to:
1. familiarize themselves in different strategies and methods
used in teaching sciences of elementary grades;
2. create learning plans for science lessons in elementary
grades;
3. design and utilize instructional materials relevant to the
learning process;
4. execute a desirable demonstration teaching suitable for
elementary learners;
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Institutional Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Course Objectives

4) Show practical understanding of the values of responsibility, 4. Design and implement assessment tools 5. reflect the teaching practice of the demonstration teachers
integrity, accountability, and quality of work that and procedures to measure elementary through journaling;
contributes positively to the development of society and learning outcomes. 6. develop quarterly examination with Table of
country; specification for the following grade levels;
4) Demonstrate a capacity for stewardship, leadership, and 6.1 Grade 3 = 30 items
service that has deep empathy for and pride in Filipino 6.2 Grade 4 = 40 items
identity and culture. 6.3 Grade 5 & 6 = 50 items
7. develop a quarterly performance task with rubrics and;
8. develop critical, creative and reflective thinking that
would help them to deliver science lessons and improve
their teaching practice;

LEARNING PLAN
Week Topics Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources and Assessment
(What students are expected to Teaching and Learning Recommended References
achieve) Activities
 show familiarity with the course Orientation
Introduction to the course contents, requirements, grading system,
Week 1 activities, and requirements. course policies and Review of the syllabus, Course syllabus None
 possess an initial critical and learning activities and
creative mind set in planning the assessment
requirements in the course.
I. Diagnostic Test
II. Tips on Effective Science  show mastery in the philosophy Lecture-Discussion Bennett J. (2014). On Diagnostic Test
Teaching of science education; Teaching Science – Group presentation
1. Philosophical Foundations of  relate the philosophy of education Video clip watching principles and strategies Reflection Journal
Science Curriculum to the teaching strategies in that every educator should
Week 2 2. Methods and principles of science; Case study know. Big Kid Science Co.
Science Teaching  identify the purposes of United State of America
3. Assessment for Learning assessment as part of teaching Jigsaw
4. Assessment of Learning strategy. Booker, L. & Kopp, K.
5. Assessment as Learning (2013). The 5 E’s of
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Week Topics Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources and Assessment

(What students are expected to Teaching and Learning Recommended References
achieve) Activities
6. Review of 150 teaching Inquiry-based Science.
strategies. Paperback Co. United State
 Show mastery and creativity in of America
Week 3 Consultation of Learning plans developing motivational Focus-group discussion Learning plan draft 1
activity, lesson proper and Advising Herr, N. (2016). The
assessment items sourcebook for teaching
I. Demonstration Teaching science – Strategies,
Week 4 - Pair 1  execute the content of the lesson Demonstration Teaching Activities and
- Pair 2 plan confidently and critically; Instructional Material.
II. Demonstration Teaching Whole-brain Teaching Jossey-Bass Inc. United
Week 5 - Pair 3  perform analytically all the Strategy State of America.
- Pair 4 performance tasks given by the
III. Demonstration Teaching demonstration teachers; Brain-based Learning Jacobson, D.A (2017).
Week 6 - Pair 5 Methods for Teaching – Finalized Learning
- First Long Examination  demonstrate reflective thinking Lecture Discussion Promoting Student plan
IV. Demonstration Teaching in terms the teaching practice Learning in K-12
Week 7 - Pair 6 conducted by the demonstration Group Activities classroom. 12th Edition. Mini-Quizzes
- Pair 7 teachers; Pearson Education. USA
V. Demonstration Teaching Video clip watching Group output
Week 8 - Pair 8  improve the student’s scores in Professional Development
- Pair 9 the test item tests extracted from Case study Strand. Module Unit 7 – Performance Tasks
VI. Demonstration Teaching the LET/BLEPT reviewers that Teaching Methodology.
Week 9 - Pair 10 covered philosophical Jigsaw 2018. Reflection Journal
- Pair 11 foundation of education,
VII. Demonstration Teaching principles of teaching, teaching Focus group discussion Online References:
Week 10 - Pair 12 strategies, assessment;
- Pair 13 Picture Analysis YouTube Video
VIII. Demonstration Teaching  reflect on the research articles Mrs. Thomson and Teddy
Week 11 - Pair 14 and assigned reading materials Cooperative Learning Stollard
- Pair 15 to improve critical, creative and
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Week Topics Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources and Assessment

(What students are expected to Teaching and Learning Recommended References
achieve) Activities
IX. Demonstration Teaching communication skills needed for Discovery/Inquiry-based
Week 12 - Pair 16 an effective pre-service teacher; learning Videos of Teaching
- Midterm Examination and, Strategies in Science
X. Demonstration Teaching Debate Teaching Finalized Learning
Week 13 - Pair 17  develop the confidence of the plan
- Pair 18 pre-service teachers in Graphic organizers Whole-Brain Teaching
XI. Demonstration Teaching delivering the content and Approach Videos Mini-Quizzes
Week 14 - Pair 19 execution of the lessons. Project-based learning
- Pair 20 Group output
XII. Demonstration Teaching Realia Science Teaching Tips
Week 15 - Pair 21 Performance Tasks
- Pair 22 Role play
1. Research Article Discussion Reflection Journal
Week 16 - Teaching Strategies Storytelling
- Assessment of Learning
2. Presentation of the assigned Word Games
Week 17 performance tasks
Week 18 Final Examination Science Text Cards

GRADING SYSTEM
1. Demonstration Teaching ………………………………………………………………. 50% Prepared by: Noted by:
*Lesson plan ……………………………………….. 20%
*Instructional Materials ……………………………. 15% Mr. Nikko Lorenz Lawsin Mrs. Lilia Padilla
*Execution …………………………………………. 15% Name of Faculty Education Program Coordinator
2. Quarterly Examination with table of specifications ……………………………………. 20%
3. Reflection Journal ……………………………………………………………………… 10% Approved by: Date Submitted:
4. Performance Task with Rubrics ………………………………………………………… 10% Dr. Cecilia M. Saenz June 04, 2018
5. Critique papers ……………………………………………………………………….…. 10% Academic Affairs Coordinator
100%