Saint Ferdinand College

Cabagan Campus
Centro, Cabagan, Isabela

S.Y. 2020-2021
SECOND SEMESTER
TEACHING & LEARNING PLAN
IN READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY
Course Code GE 2
Course Title Readings in Philippine History
No. of Units 3 Units
Course Description The course analyzes Philippine history from multiple perspectives through the lens of selected primary sources coming from various
disciplines and different genres. Students are given opportunities to analyze the author’s background and main arguments, compare
different points of view, identify biases and examine the evidences presented in the document. The discussions will tackle
traditional topics in history and other interdisciplinary themes that will deepen and broaden their understanding the Philippine
political, economic, cultural, social, scientific and religious history. Priority is given to primary materials that could help students
develop their analytical and communication skills. The end goal is to develop the historical and critical consciousness of the
students so that they will become versatile, articulate, broad minded, morally upright and responsible citizens.

Vision Mission
St. Ferdinand College is a dynamic Catholic educational institution that develops St. Ferdinand College, as an evangelizing arm of the Church Provides relevant
individuals of competence and character through holistic education and dedicated knowledge, enhances practical skills, and inculcates Christian values that promote
service toward a just and humane society. personal development and social responsibility among people in school and
community.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
1. Evaluate primary sources for their credibility, authenticity, and provenance
2. Analyze the context, content, and perspective of different kinds of primary sources
3. Determine the contribution of different kinds of primary sources in understanding Philippine history
 4. Develop critical and analytical skills with exposure to primary sources
5. Demonstrate the ability to use primary sources to argue in favor or against a particular issue
6. Effectively communicate, using various techniques and genres, their historical analysis of a particular event or issue that could help others understand the chosen topic
7. Propose recommendations/solutions to present-day problems based on their understanding of root causes and their anticipation of future scenarios
8. Display the ability to work in a team and contribute to a group project
9. Manifest interest in local history and concern in promoting and preserving our country’s national patrimony and cultural heritage
Course Requirement
1. The students must install both Zoom and Schoology in their mobile device (smartphone) or computer for online class.
2. Every student must create their own account on zoom and Schoology to access the different online courses.
3. Home works and other activities, online and/or offline, must be completed or submitted on or before the said deadline of submission.
4. If the students do not have internet connection to access courses, the students must get a copy of the printed module or hand-outs from the subject instructor.
5. The students must be able to complete all the other requirements to be able to pass the subject otherwise failed.

Prelim Grade -70% of the class standing + 30 % of the Preliminary Grade CLASS STANDING (70 %)

Midterm Grade - Preliminary Grade + 2(Tentative Midterm Grade) Attendance

3 Assignments
Where: Tentative Midterm Grade = 70% of the class standing + 30 & of the Midterm Grade MAJOR EXAMINATIONS (30 %)
Quizzes
Preliminary
Final Grade - Midterm Grade + 2(Tentative Final Grade) Recitation
3 Midterm
Reference: Where: Tentative Final Grade = 70% of the class standing + 30 % of the Final Grade Project
Finals
BOOK:
1. Philippine Copyright 2018 by Rex Book Store, Inc. and John Lee P. Candelaria & Veronica
C. Alphorha

Materials & Activities/

WEEK Learning Outcome/ Topic/Content Resources Strategy Assessment Assessment
Objective (Source of
Learning Online Offline
 Materials)
1  Explain to class the Philosophy of the School Refer to the Online Discussion via Writing the Reflection paper to be
Vision and Mission Policies and Standards of student’s handbook Zoom/ Schoology Reflection Paper submitted online via
Statement, School Rules the Institution Classroom (Powerpoint Messenger.
and Regulations and Standards and other presentation)
Academic Requirements Academic Requirements
for them to feel at home
with St. Ferdinand
College as their second
home.
2&3  Evaluate primary Meaning and relevance of BOOK Lecture/Discussion Comparative Produce examples of
sources for their history; distinction of analysis of primary primary sources and
credibility, authenticity, primary and secondary and secondary the corresponding
and provenance. sources; external and sources secondary sources
internal criticism; derived from them
repositories of primary
sources, and different kinds
of primary sources.
4, 5  Analyze the context, Content and contextual BOOK Lecture/Discussion Textual analysis Graded Reporting
content, and perspective analysis of selected Online Library Small Group Quizzes
of different kinds of primary sources; Research Discussion Critical Essay about
primary sources. identification of the Reporting particular primary
 Determine the historical importance of the Film Analysis source; students are to
contribution of different text; and examination of discuss the importance
kinds of primary sources the author’s main argument of the text’ the author’s
in understanding and point of view. background, the
Philippine history. context of the
 Develop critical and document, and its
analytical skills with contribution to
exposure to primary understanding
 sources. Philippine history
6 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
7 – 11  Demonstrate the ability “One past but many BOOK Lecture Discussion Document Analysis Debate a particular
to formulate arguments histories”; controversies Debate, round table Group discussion issue in Philippine
in favor or against a and conflicting views in discussion or history
particular issue using Philippine history symposium
primary sources a. Site of the First Mass Reaction/reflection
b. Cavite Mutiny paper on a sponsored
c. Retraction of Rizal activity like lecture,
d. Cry of Balintawak or symposium, round
Pugadlawin table discussion, and
the like
12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
13-14  Effectively Social, political economic BOOK Library and Archival Lecture Discussion Research output that
communicate, using and cultural issues in research Group reporting may be in the form of a
various techniques and Philippine history: Document analysis term paper, exhibit,
genres, historical Mandated topics: Documentary film documentary
analysis of a particular 1. Agrarian Reform showing presentation, diorama,
event or issue that could Policies webpage, and other
help others understand 2. The Philippine genres where students
the chosen topic. Constitution: can express their ideas.
 Propose - 1899 (Malolos) The output should trace
recommendations or - 1935 Constitution the evolution of the
solutions to present day - 1973 Constitution chosen topic through at
problems based on their - 1987 Constitution least three periods.
understanding of root 3. Taxation Group members should
causes, and their collaborate to produce
anticipation of future Other sample topics: a synthesis that
scenarios. 1. Filipino Cultural examinees the role of
 Display the ability to heritage this issue in
 work in a multi- 2. Filipino-American promoting/hindering
disciplinary team and relations nation building, and
contribute to a group 3. Government peace provide appropriate
endeavor. treaties with Muslim recommendations
Filipinos rooted in a historical
4. institutional history of understanding of the
schools, corporations, issue.
industries, religious
groups, and be like.
5. Biography of a
prominent Filipino

15-17  Manifest interest in local Critical evaluation and BOOK Conduct online Lecture discussion Reaction paper or
history and show promotion of local and oral interview critique of the shrines,
concern in promoting history museums, historical historical sites,
and preserving the shrines, cultural museums the students
country’s historical and performances, indigenous visited
cultural heritage. practices, religious rites, Letter of the editor
and rituals, etc. Blogs
Transcript of oral
interview
18 FINAL EXAMINATION

Prepared by: Checked by:

REXSON D. TAGUBA, LPT CESAR B. MALENAB, Ph. D.

Filipino Instructor College Dean