Republic of the Philippines

JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY

The Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Program: Bachelor of Secondary Education

Department: College of Education
Instructor/Professor: ______________________
COURSE SYLLABUS
Pre-Requisites: None Course Code SPEC 109-E Day & Time:
Unit of Credit: 3 units Room:
No. of Hours: 54 hours Course Title Teaching and Assessment of Grammar Consultation Hours:

Jose Rizal Memorial State University adheres to the principle of dynamism and cultural diversity in building a just and
PHILOSOPHY
humane society.
VISION A dynamic and diverse internationally recognized University
Jose Rizal Memorial State University pledges to deliver effective and efficient services along research, instruction, production
and extension.
MISSION
It commits to provide advanced professional, technical and technopreneurial training with the aim of producing highly
competent, innovative and self-renewed individuals.
Jose Rizal Memorial State University focuses on developing graduates who are exemplars of Rizal’s ideals that can:

E - xhibit relevant and responsive competencies across disciplines towards

X - enial delivery of services;
C - ommunicate ideas proficiently in both written and spoken forms;
E - ngage in lifelong learning;
L - ead effectively and efficiently amidst socio-cultural diversity;
GOALS
L - ive up the challenges of the global community;
E - mbody professional, social and ethical responsibilities;
N - urture a harmonious environment;
C - onserve and promote Filipino cultural heritage; and
E - valuate their contribution to the local and global communities.
 This is a three-unit major course for BSED English major students which engages learners in understanding the distinctions between and among four types of
COURSE grammar – functional, descriptive, prescriptive and pedagogic. Aside from the emphasis on how teaching and assessment vary considering the four types, the
DESCRIPTION course also provides opportunities to discover the role of grammar in achieving communicative competence.

PROGRAM
OUTCOMES Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication.
ADDRESSED Show competence on innovative language and literature teaching approaches, methodologies and strategies.
BY THE
COURSE

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

COURSE
LEARNING 1. Demonstrate the dynamism needed in various situations to apply the attributes of PVMG;
OUTCOMES 2. Get acquainted with the whole content of the course,
3. Discover the different tips, suggestions, pieces of advice on how to teach and assess the students in terms of the macroskills, and
4. Apply the different tips, suggestions and pieces of advice learned.
Course Methodology
Learning Intended
Required Resources/ Time
Outcomes Topics Learning Assessment Remarks
Reference Teaching Activity Learning Activity Materials Frame
Outcomes

MIDTERM COVERAGE
At the end of the
Demonstrate course, the students
the dynamism should be able to:
needed in
various The PVMG University  Memorize and *Discussion of the *Recitation the Group Recitation LCD 1.5 hr
situations to Code recite the PVMG PVMG of JRMSU PVMG of JRMSU Projector,
apply the of JRMSU laptop,
attributes of www.jrmsu.ed video clip
PVMG u.ph  Act out different *Presentation of a
situations video clip of
applying the JRMSU’s
attributes of the achievements and
PVMG challenges for the
students
Functional
Grammar
 Definition 1.5 hr
 Scope
 Key Concepts
of Functional
Grammar  Demonstrate the *Discussion on *Execute sentence Activity LCD 3 hrs
 Punctuation use grammar to sentence combining sheets/exercises Projector,
 Parts of ensure a clear text combining and laptop,
Speech meaning and for terminologies of *Execute sentence video clip
 Subjunctive easy reading by grammar structuring
Mood signaling
 Affixes boundaries , *Teaching
 Sentence ommissions, and sentence structure,
Get acquainted Level, Phrases grammatical phrases and
with the whole and Clauses functions clauses
content of the  Tense and
course Voice
 Poetic Devices
and Figurative
Language
 Organization
Activities for
Functional
Grammar
 Writer Self-  Evaluate how *Discussion on *Collection of Quick writing LCD 4.5 hrs
Perception WSPS by they feel about WSPS assessment Projector,
Scale (WSPS) Bottomley, their ability to tools/activities in Group laptop,
 Text Henck and write * Lecture on functional grammar deconstruction video clip
Deconstructio Melnick linguistic targets
n (2004)  Write more like particular Group co-
 Functional complex nouns, long noun construction
Grammar compositions phrases such as
Approach using knowledge prepositions and Text tapping in
 Composition in functional adjectivals, groups
Writing and grammar adverbials and
Global relating verbs and
Structures verbs
Writing
 The Descriptive 
Grammar
 Definition LCD 3 hrs
 Scope Projector,
 Dialects and laptop,
Registers video clip
 Linguistic and
Structure
Variations
Prescriptive
Grammar
 Definition  Demonstrate *Discussion of the * Use the standard * LCD 3 hrs
 Scope understanding on language standard language in Projector,
 Rules and the guiding evaluating texts laptop,
Correct Usage principles of video clip
language style * Lecture on the * Evaluating
and standard function of social different
usage for class and status questionnaires
effective markers when it
communication comes to
standardized and
language tests
Pedagogic
Grammar
 Definition  Master the *Discussion *Demonstrate Lesson plan LCD 6 hrs
 Scope background and pedagogy in Projector,
 History of theoretical grammar across laptop,
Language underpinnings of different types of video clip
Teaching pedagogic learners given the
 Pedagogical grammar areas they come
Reference from
Grammars  Teach grammar
 Theories of to the different
Second learners with
Language consideration of
Acquisition geographical
 Kachru’s location
Three
Concentric
Circles
 Grammar
Teaching
Approaches  Utilize different *Discussion *Demonstration Lesson Plan LCD 3 hrs
 Traditional teaching Demonstration Projector,
Grammar approaches in the Teaching laptop,
 Communicativ classroom video clip
e Grammar
 Acquisition-  Demonstrate
Based language *Lecture *Actual
Approaches to awareness presentation
Grammar through
 Language approaches in
Awareness grammar
Approaches to
Grammar

MIDTERM EXAMINATION (PAPER-PENCIL TEST) 1.5 hr

FINAL TERM COVERAGE
Assessing
Grammar
 Five  Recognize five *Introduction of *Perform the LCD 6 hrs
Characteristics characteristics to the different communicative Projector,
to Measure measure communicative tasks in written and laptop,
Communicativ communicative tasks spoken forms video clip
e Grammar grammar
*Tackle important
principles to
measure
communicative
grammar
 Traditional  Demonstrate Test papers
Paper and understanding on containing the
Pencil Test language test various test types
construction

 TOEFL  Demonstrate *Discussion *Analyze TOEFL Report of

Grammar Test understanding Grammar Test Analysis
TOEFL Grammar
Test
  Alternative *Construct
Assessment digitized games to Games, Class
assess grammar, observation,
class observation, online activities,
online activities, portfolio
portfolio
Types of  Demonstrate *Write out * Combine
Alternative broader sentences, and sentences LCD 3 hrs
Assessment knowledge in then cut each demonstrating Projector,
 Split clauuses and sentence in half grammar laptop,
Sentences phrases knowledge to all video
 Sentences *Hand out forms of the senten clip/pictur
from Pictures sentences cut into ces es
 Memory Test halves
 Picture
Dictation
 Strip Story
 Miming on
Action
 Growing
Stories
 Questionnaires
Discover the Types of
different tips, Alternative
suggestions, Assessment  Craft a lesson *Assign topics to *Write lesson plans Rubric/Critera LCD 1.5 hr
pieces of advice  Classroom plan for any of the students to for each macroskill Projector,
on how to teach Observation the five demonstrate laptop,
and assess  Online macroskills *Demonstrate on video clip,
students in terms Activities: integrating the topic Visual
of the macroskills Websites appropriate Aids
 Portfolio assessment tools
with the strict
observance of
GAD-sensitive
terminologies
FINAL TERM EXAMINATION (DEMONSTRATION TEACHING) 16.5 hrs

References:

1. University Code
2. www.jrmsu.edu.ph
3. www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/teaching-speaking-unit-1-introductions
4. Shahini, G., & Riazi, A. M. (2010). A PBLT approach to teaching ESL speaking, writing, and thinking skills. ELT journal, 65(2), 170-179.
5. www.researchgate.net
6. www.digilanguages.ie>...
7. Navarro 2009, Improving Listening Skills, Encuentro, 18,pp.86-90
8. Ounis 2017, Assessment of Speaking Skills
9. www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/teaching-speaking-unit-1-introductions
10. Tompkins, G.E. (2007)Literacy for the 21st Century:teaching readingand writing…
11. www.time4learing.com
GRADING PLAN

Grades are computed using the following formula:

Grade=raw score/total no. of items x 50 + 50
The term grade is computed using the formula:

40% - Performance (Portfolio, projects, demonstration teaching)

30% - Major Exam Grade
30% - Assignment/Attendance/ Quiz Grade

Midterm Grade = 100% of the Midterm Grade

Final Grade = 50% of the Midterm Grade + 50% of the Final Term Grade

CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

1. Attendance:
a. Students who are absent for more than 20% of the total number of class hours (54 in a 3 unit course) may be dropped from the course /subject.
b. Any student who finds it necessary to be absent from class must present a letter of excuse to his/her instructor.
c. If a student’s absences reach ten (10) times, the instructor/professor may recommend to the Dean that the said student be dropped from the course or be
given a grade of 5.0.
2. Course requirements must be submitted on time.
3. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Be aware that plagiarism in this course would include not only using another’s words, but another’s specific intellectual
posts in social media. Assignments must be done independently and without reference to another student’s work. Any outside sources used in completing
an assignment, including internet references must be fully cited on any homework assignment or exercise.
4. All students should feel free to talk to the instructor face-to-face or through media during office hours.
5. Academic accommodations are available for students with special needs. Students with special needs should schedule an appointment with the instructor
early in the semester to discuss any accommodations for this course.
 Prepared: Noted: Noted: Approved/Disapproved:

JOJI T. RECAMARA, EMD NAOMIE B. DAGUINOTAS NARCISA S. BUREROS, EdD RIZZA B. BAGALANON, EdD
Instructor Program Chair, BSEd English College Dean OIC, Office of the VPAA

Date: Date: Date: Date:

Date Revised: _____________