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VERITAS ET MISERICORDIA 111

DISCOVERING SELF

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VM111-000-18-00

OLFU VISION

To improve man as man by developing individuals through a legacy of excellent education and compassionate value formation.

OLFU MISSION OLFU CORE VALUES

Through innovative learning strategies focused on stong and

updated academic foundation with enhanced industry skills and
experience, a graduate of OLFU is expected to be an ACHIEVER.
The noble dictum “improving man as man” embodies the existence of Fatima In the community and in the workplace, an OLFU graduate will be
Medical Science Foundation and Our Lady of Fatima University as educational known as a person who:
institutions dedicated to the wholistic formation of men and women imbued A– Aspires To Do His Best
with the necessary skills, virtues and academic development. To achieve this C– Is Credible And Compassionate
end, the university aims to: H– Is Hardworking And Honorable
· Commit itself to the service of society through quality education; I– Is An Inspiration To Others
· Develop the capabilities of individuals in order to maximize their E– Is Efficiently Entrepreneurial And Employable
potentials; V– Is A Visionary
· Nurture future professionals with the requisite academic foundation and E– Is Ethical And Has Excellent Work Habits
conventional skills so as to mold them into highly-respected leaders and R– Is Responsible
members of society;
· Respond effectively to the changing needs and conditions of the times
through continuing professional education and research;
· Inculcate social awareness through community outreach program;
· Imbue a deep sense of nationalism and pride in our Filipino heritage;
· Uphold virtues of truth, justice integrity, compassion and faith in God.

PROGRAM MISSION
PROGRAM VISION

INSERT YOUR PROGRAM’S MISSION INSERT YOUR PROGRAM’S VISION

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO) PROGRAM OUTCOMES (ATTRIBUTES)

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INSERT YOUR PROGRAM’S OBJECTIVES INSERT YOUR PROGRAM’S OUTCOMES

COURSE SYLLABUS
VERITAS ET MISERICORDIA I – DISCOVERING SELF

COLLEGE (PROGRAM) COURSE DESCRIPTION

In response to the university’s vision and mission, veritas et misericodia is offered to help
individual students develop virtues of truth, compassion, justice, integrity and faith in God in
GENERAL every life situation.
DEPARTMENT
EDUCATION
COURSE EXPECTED OUTCOMES (CEO)

COURSE CODE VM111 At the end of the course, the students can:
1. Explain the vision and mission of the Our Lady of Fatima University
2. Demonstrate the core values of the Our Lady of Fatima University
VERITAS ET 3. Develop truth and compassion to self and others.
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE MISERICORDIA I - 4. Show how one can be truthful and compassionate in every situation of life.
DISCOVERING SELF 5. (you may add an outcome according to specific program. Eg. “Develop truthful patient
notes writing after a physical therapy assessment.”

PREREQUISITE (S) NONE

CREDIT UNIT (S) 1

CONTACT HOURS
LECTURE: 1 HOUR
PER SESSION:

ALIGNMENT OF COURSE EXPECTED OUTCOMES (CEO) WITH UNIT EXPECTED OUTCOMES (UEO)
UO DESCRIPTION CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5

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1 Explain/analyzelife cycle X
2 Discuss the universal life cycle X
3 Analyze goal setting X
4 Examine one’s goals X X X
5 Develop action plan for specific goals X X X X
6 Identify group and group development X

7 Explain group dynamics and its relevance in group development X X X X

8 Differentiate the stages in group development X X X X
9 Examine the self in a groupbyunderstanding group development X X X X
10 Be familiarizedwith the University Vision, Mission and Objectives X X

11 Explain the University Vision, Mission and Objectives X X

12 Trace the humble beginnings of the University X X

13 Identify thevalues exemplified by the University founders X X

Examine what truth is by identifying issues and concerns that hinder
14 X X X
one’s quest for truth
15 Analyze truth as science of discipline X X X
16 Differentiate factual knowledge from false claims X X X
17 Examine the self in a group by understanding group development X X X
18 Define misericordia X X X X
19 Differentiate mercy and compassion X X X X
20 Enumerate the different elements of compassion. X X X
21 Discuss the major types of compassion observedin society. X X X
22 Analyze each type of compassion X X X
23 Applyself-compassion X X X
24 Explain the three components of self-compassion X X X
25 Practice self-compassion and self-kindness X X X
26 Define common humanity X X X
27 Relate compassion to others through common human experiences X X X
28 Practice compassion through common human experiences X X X
29 Share common experiences on how one can broaden compassion X X X
30 Demonstrate broadened compassion X X X X

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31 Differentiate truth and compassion X X X X

32 Apply the practice of truth and compassion X X X X
33 Demonstrate truth with compassion X X X X

COURSE COVERAGE – PRELIMS

TEACHING-LEARNING ASSESSMENT TASKS
UNIT EXPECTED OUTCOMES ACTIVITIES (TLA) (AT)
WEEK COURSE CONTENT RESOURCES
(UEO) ASSESSMEN
TEACHING LEARNING TOOL
T
Life Cycle and Goal 1. Introduction to Life 1. Lecture 1. Life Cycle 1. Written Rubrics Textbook
Cycle and Goal Setting Snap Shot essay Journal
Setting 2. Goal Setting Theory 2. Reflection 2. Written
3. Five Principles of Goal 3. Think-pair- reflection
1. Explain/analyzelife Setting share
cycle 4. Vision board
5. Personal
2. Discuss the universal mission
1
life cycle Statement
3. Analyze goal setting and goal
4. Examine one’s goals setting
5. Develop an action
plan for specific
goals
Group Development 1. Introduction to Group 1. Lecture 1. Setting of 1. Written Rubrics Textbook
Development goals through essay Journal
2. Kurt Lewin’s group 2. Written
1. Identify group and Individual Change dynamics reflection
group development Process 2. Identification
2. Understand group 3. Tuckman’s Stages of of the
group development Strengths and
dynamics and its weakness of
relevance in group the group
2&3 development 3. Values
3. Identify and identification
4. Reflection
differentiate stages
in group
development
4. Examine the self in a
groupbyunderstandin
g group development

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(4) OLFU Vision and 1. OLFU VMO 1. Lecture 1. Small group 1. Small group Rubrics Textbook
2. OLFU Core Values exercise brainstormin Journal
Mission, History, Core g
3. History of OLFU 2. Reflection
Values 2. Written
reflection

(5) Presentation of
output

1. Be familiarizedwith
the University
Vision, Mission and
4&5
Objectives
2. Explain University
Vision, Mission and
Objectives
3. Trace the humble
beginnings of the
University
4. Identify the values
exemplified by the
University founders
6 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

COURSE COVERAGE – MIDTERMS

TEACHING-LEARNING
UNIT EXPECTED OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT TASKS (AT)
WEEK COURSE CONTENT ACTIVITIES (TLA) RESOURCES
(UEO)
TEACHING LEARNING ASSESSMENT TOOL
(7) Veritas 1. Introduction to Veritas 1. Lecture 1. Two truths 1. Written Rubrics Textbook
2. What is truth and a Lie essay Journal
2. Film 2. Written
(8) Truth vs. False Claim showing reflection
Activity 3. Truth vs. 3. Group
False Claim reporting
4. Processing
(9) Group reporting on questions
Truth vs. False Claim 5. Group
Activity presentation

1. Examine what truth

is by identifying
issues and concerns
7-9
that hinder one’s
quest for truth
2. Analyze truth as
science of discipline
3. Differentiate factual
knowledge from
false claims
4. Formulate ways and
suggest actions on
how to translate
honesty and truth in
all undertakings

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(10) What is 1. Introduction to 1. Lecture 1. Video 1. Written Rubrics Textbook

Misericordia and Presentation essay Journal
Miseridordia and Compassion 2. Group 2. Written
Compassion? 2. What is the difference Reflection reflection
between Misericordia
(11) Group Reflection and Compassion
3. 5 Elements of
Compassion
1. Identify misericordia 4. Common Types of
2. Differentiate mercy Compassion observed
10&11 and compassion in society
3. Enumerate the
different elements of
compassion.
4. Discuss the major
types of compassion
observed in society.
5. Analyze each type of
compassion
12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

COURSE COVERAGE – FINALS

TEACHING-LEARNING
UNIT EXPECTED OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT TASKS (AT)
WEEK COURSE CONTENT ACTIVITIES (TLA) RESOURCES
(UEO)
TEACHING LEARNING ASSESSMENT TOOL
Self-Compassion and 1. Introduction to self- 1. Lecture 1. Discovering Written Rubrics Textbook
compassion and self- self- reflection Journal
Self-Kindness kindness compassion
2. What is self- through
1. Apply self- compassion writing
compassion 3. Three components of
self-compassion
2. Explain the three
13 components of self-
compassion
3. Practice self-
compassion and self-
kindness.

Common Humanity 1. Introduction to 1. Lecture 1. Meditation Written Rubrics Textbook

common humanity reflection Journal
2. Definition of Common
1. Define common humanity
humanity 3. Common human issues
2. Relate compassion to of the class regarding
self, others, etc
14 others through
common human
experiences
3. Practice compassion
through common
human experiences

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Broadening Compassion 1. Introduction to 1. Lecture 1. Small group Written Rubrics Textbook

compassion discussion reflection Journal
2. The Need to Broaden
1. Share common Compassion
experiences onhow 3. Practices on how to
15 one can broaden Broaden one’s
Compassion
compassion
2. Demonstrate
broadened
compassion
(16) Truth with 1. Review Truth and 1. Lecture 1. Small group Poster Rubrics Textbook
Compassion discussion presentation Journal
compassion, compassion 2. Applytruth and
through truth. compassion

(17) Group work

presentation
16&17
1. Differentiate truth
and compassion
2. Applytruth and
compassion
3. Demonstrate truth
with compassion

18 FINAL EXAMINATION

TEXTBOOKS

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ALIGNMENT OF TEACHING LEARNING ACTIVITIES (TLA) WITH COURSE EXPECTED OUTCOMES (CEO)
NO TEACHING CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5
1 Lecture X X X X
NO LEARNING CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5

1 Life cycle snap shot X X X X

2 Reflection X X X X
3 Vision Board X X X X
4 Personal mission statement and goal setting X X X X
5 Small group exercise X X X X
6 Two-truiths and a lie X X X X
7 Film showing X X X X
8 Truth vs false claims X X X X
9 Processing question X X X X
10 Group presentation X X X X
11 Group reflection X X X X
12 Exploring self-compassion through writing X X X X
13 Meditation X X X X
14 Small group discussion X X X X

ASSESSMENT TASK (AT) AND TOOLS WITH COURSE EXPECTED OUTCOMES (CEO)
NO ASSESSMENT TASK (AT) CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5

1 Written essay X X X X
2 Written reflection X X X X
3 Small group brainstorming X X X X
4 Poster presentation X X X X
5 Group reporting X X X X
6 Term examinations X X X X
NO TOOL CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5

1 Rubrics X X X X
2 Answer keys X X X X

ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING: HOMEWORK, WRITTEN REPORTS AND PAPERS

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Homework and Assignment

All students are expected to do advance reading every week.
Particulars:

Written Reports and Project Paper Particulars:

GRADING SYSTEM
The final grade of the student is interpreted as shown on the table below:

AVERAGE ABOVE 98.00 95.00 – 97.00 94.00 83.00 – 85.00 80.00-82.00 76.00-79.00 75.00 74.00 and below

FINAL GRADE 1.00 1.25 1.50 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 5.0
FDA (Failure due to Absences) UW (Unauthorized Withdrawal) INC (Incomplete)
AW (authorized withdrawal NFE (No Final Examination
Prelims (20%) Midterms (20%) Finals (20%) Quizzes/Portfolio/Group outputs (35%) Research (5%)

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

OTHER COURSE POLICIES Students who gets a final grade of 74 are given removal examinations

All exercises and requirements for the course are to be complied by the students as part of their
STUDENTS COURSE PORTFOLIO
portfolio and must be made available for inspection by the instructor before the end of the semester

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ENGLISH

Per Section 1551 of CHED’s Manual of Regulation for Private Educational Institution, a student who
has incurred absences more than twenty percent (20%) of the total number of school days shall not be
ATTENDANCE
given credit to the course regardless of class standing. For further provisions of the said policy, please
refer to the OLFU Student Handbook.

COURSE CONSULTATION SCHEDULE

COURSE REVIEW AND ENHANCEMENT
MEMBERS

PREPARED BY: ENDORSED BY: APPROVED BY:

Trisha O. Gotinga Ramonita A. Salazar

Faculty-in-charge Administrative Dean
OLFU QC-Campus OLFU QC-Campus

John Peter Paul S. Hanada

Faculty-in-charge
OLFU QC-Campus

Crisanto Daing
Faculty-in-charge
OLFU QC-Campus

Richard P. Laus
Faculty-in-charge
OLFU QC-Campus

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