VED2 Phi. Ethical Foundation of Values Education
VED2 Phi. Ethical Foundation of Values Education
VED2 Phi. Ethical Foundation of Values Education
COURSE SYLLABUS
College: Program:
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Values Education
Prepared by: Reviewed/Noted by: Approved by:
Course Code: VED 2 Course Title: Philosophical & Ethical Foundations of Values Education
Credit Unit(s): 3 Units Lecture: 54 Hours Laboratory:
References:
Aquinas, T. (1996). On law, eternal law, and natural law. In Gilby, T. (Ed.) Summa theologiae (vol. 28, pp. 5-97). Cambridge: Blackfriars in coordination with
New York:
Bauzon, P. (1994). Essentials of values education. Manila: National Book Store.
Brown, H., Kennedy, L, & Snyder, J. (1995). Images of the human: The philosophy of the human person in a religious context. Illinois: Loyola Press
Heidegger, M. (1996). Being and time: A translation of dein and zeit. Trans. Joan Stambaugh. New York: State University of New York Press
Muega, M. (2008). Values and moral education: Aims, content and pedagogy. Unitas 81 (1), 181 -200. University of Santo Tomas.
Oakley, J. (1996). Varieties of virtue ethics. Ratio 9
Rachel, J. (2004). What is morality. In Elements of moral philosophy (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Ross, D. (2013). Foundations of ethics. US: Read Books Smart,J.J.C & Williams,B. (1973). Utilitarianism: For and against. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press
SPECIFIC GOALS:
A. Curriculum Development
B. Community Extension Services
C. Research
D. Community Linkages
E. Students Services
F. Physical Facilities
G. Fiscal Management
H. Human Resources Management (for faculty and staff)
I. Job Placement
CORE VALUES:
1. Accountability
2. Commitment
3. Compassion
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
1. To produce graduates who will become effective synthesizer of organized knowledge to allow critical and analytical thinking;
2. To provide avenues for education students to upgrade their classroom learning by encouraging attendance in symposia, seminars, fora, lecture series to better equip
them as future educators;
3. Demonstrate understanding and mastery of the fundamental knowledge and skills required for effective professional practice in the field of specialization.
PROGRAM
From CMO No.
OUTCOMES
75, s. 2017:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the Values Education Framework of K to 12
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of teaching Values Education
3. Demonstrate understanding how psychological, moral, spiritual, socio-cultural shape human values
4. Show passion and commitment in becoming advocates of universal values of openness, peace, tolerance social justice and respect for human rights
5. Show reflective skills in applying strong moral and ethical principles in their decisions and actions as a values education teacher
Time Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Content Suggested Teaching Learning Suggested Assessment
Allotment Activities
Week 1 Acquaint every student on the course GGCAST VMGO Reading of the course Recitation
(Day 1) outline syllabus Presentation of output of
Group dynamics the group
Explain the GGCAST VMG & College
Objectives
Week 6-7 At the end of the lesson/s, the student should Group assignment: Readings, Defining Features Matrix:
be able to: 4. Eastern Perspective brainstorming and role play students categorize
Identify examples of current 1. Students summarize concepts according to
practices/ statements of personal a. Confucius Readings on the Eastern presence or absence of
philosophies and beliefs that were philosophies brainstorm important defining features
influenced by Eastern philosophy b. Lao-Tze on its manifestation on of each of the Eastern
Understand the ethical and current beliefs and Philosopher views
philosophical teachings of Confucius, c. Hinduism practices. Students Reflection Paper
including concepts like filial piety, the synthesize their output
d. Buddhism into a role play to show its
Recitation
importance of moral character, and
the role of ethics in society, and manifestation of the Written Quiz
assess their impact on Chinese e. Taoism Eastern philosophy.
culture and contemporary ethical 2. After each role play, other
thought. f. Islam groups would be asked to
Examine the fundamental principles identify how Eastern
of Taoism as articulated by Lao-Tze, views have influenced the
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including the concept of the Tao, wu portrayed situation
wei (non-action), and the pursuit of
harmony with nature, and analyze
how these ideas have influenced
Chinese philosophy, spirituality, and
holistic living.
Explore the ethical and moral
teachings within Hinduism, including
concepts like dharma (duty), karma
(action and its consequences), and
the pursuit of moksha (spiritual
liberation), and assess their
significance in shaping Hindu ethics
and values.
Investigate the ethical and
philosophical foundations of
Buddhism, focusing on the Four
Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and
concepts of mindfulness and
compassion, and analyze how
Buddhist principles guide ethical
behavior and spiritual growth.
Study the core tenets of Taoism,
emphasizing simplicity, balance, and
harmony with the Tao, and evaluate
the practical applications of Taoist
philosophy in daily life, health, and
well-being.
Explore the ethical teachings of
Islam, including the Five Pillars of
Islam, the Quranic guidance on
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morality, and the importance of
social justice and compassion, and
understand how Islamic ethics inform
the lives of Muslims and contribute to
intercultural dialogue.
Week 8 At the end of the lesson/s, the student should C. Ethics and Human Act Given an enumeration of One Minute Paper stating
be able to: “acts” students classify personal description of
1. Human Acts whether they are “human act” “human act”
Construct a synthesized description of or “act of man”. Reflection Paper
“human act” based on the discussions 2. Characteristics of Human Acts
on the characteristics and elements of This activity can use picture
Recitation
human acts 3. Essential Elements of Human prompts (of acts) through a Written Quiz
Understand the concept of human Acts PowerPoint presentation or
acts as deliberate actions performed a. Knowledge illustration boards.
by individuals with intention and
consciousness, and recognize the b. Freedom of the Will Guide Questions to create a
significance of human agency in concept map with the
ethical decision-making and c. Voluntariness students: which of the pictures
responsibility. reflect a human act? From the
Identify and analyze the key 4. Types of Human Acts given examples and
characteristics of human acts, such as categorization, how do you
freedom, knowledge, voluntariness, a. Elicited Acts describe a human act? From
and morality, and evaluate how these the inputs you have given,
characteristics influence the ethical b. Commanded Acts state your own definition of a
quality of actions and decisions. human act.
Explore the essential elements that
constitute human acts, including the
object, intention, circumstances, and
consequences, and analyze how these
elements interact to shape the moral
dimension of human behavior and
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choices.
At the end of the lesson/s, the student should Using a concept map, teacher Word cloud to
be able to: D. Nature of Morality discusses definition of the represent a working
terms related to morality definition of
State a working definition of morality 1. Etymological Definition of and its applications. morality.
based on the concepts related to it Morality Students formulate a
Explain the argument that “human definition of “morality.” Short quiz for students to
act is the bases of ethical 2. Definition of Key Terms:
Definition line to present their explanation
responsibility” Ethics, Ethical, Moral,
represent a working of the argument that
Investigate the etymology of the term Unethical, Immoral;
definition of “Human act is the basis of
"morality," tracing its linguistic roots Characteristics of Good, Bad,
morality. ethical responsibility.”
Week 9 and historical development, and Right, Wrong, Happiness, or
Pleasure; Amoral and Nonmoral
(definition line Reflection Paper
understand how its origins contribute consists of limited
to its contemporary meaning and Recitation
number of words
usage in ethical discourse. 3. A Working Definition of
e.g. 40-50 words) Written Quiz
Define and differentiate key terms Morality
Think-pair-share:
related to ethics and morality, such as
E. Morality of Human Acts Ask students to
ethics, ethical, moral, unethical,
write down their
immoral, and related terms that
1. Sources of Morality thoughts about the
describe moral qualities (good, bad,
topic prior to class
right, wrong, happiness, pleasure), as
2. Good Acts and Evil Acts meeting remind
well as concepts like amoral and
them to take note of
nonmoral, to facilitate clear
philosophers’
communication and ethical
important quotes to
reasoning.
stress on an
Develop a comprehensive working important concept;
definition of morality, incorporating Pair up and share
the key elements and concepts their ideas with a
discussed in the course, and apply partner and/or to
this definition to analyze and evaluate
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ethical dilemmas and issues in the whole class
various contexts. Fish bowl: Students
Investigate the diverse sources of lift quotations by
morality, including cultural, philosophers used
religious, philosophical, and during the sharing.
individual influences, and analyze Quotations should
how these sources shape an reflect on the
individual's ethical values, beliefs, argument that
and decision-making processes. human act is the
Examine the concepts of good acts basis of ethical
and evil acts, exploring different responsibility (ex.
ethical frameworks and moral “Be sure you are
theories that determine what right, then go
constitutes morally right and wrong ahead” by David
actions, and evaluate the implications Crocket; “It is not
of these definitions for personal and an easy task to do
societal ethical judgments. good” by Aristotle;
“Do not talk about
what a good man is,
but be one” by
Marcus Aurelius)
and write them on a
piece of paper with
their name. All
papers will be
collected and
placed in a box.
Week 10 At the end of the lesson/s, the student should Small group discussion: Minute Papers to
be able to: Students study the “Universal demonstrate how
F. Teleological; Deontological Declaration of Human Rights students apply their
Apply the framework of teleological Ethics and Situation Ethics (UDHR)” and lift at least 4 understanding of
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ethics in evaluating/ resolving moral universal values reflected on it teleological ethics as a
dilemmas a. Teleological Ethics then discuss why universal framework in
Illustrate how the application of values are important for evaluating/resolving
deontological ethical framework is 1) Consequentialist Theories human survival moral dilemmas. (ex.
important in confronting life issues (egoism, altruism, utilitarianism) Other activities: Students Do you prefer buying
and problems resolve life-issues based on one T-shirt worth
Explore consequentialist ethical 2) Pragmatism Kantian Ethics. P500 (quality) or 10
theories, including egoism (self- Interactive Discussion on the T-shirts worth P500
interest), altruism (other- 3) Practical Ethics theories and application (quantity)? Explain
orientedness), and utilitarianism (the teleological ethics in resolving your preference.)
greatest good for the greatest G. Deontological Ethics: Kantian moral dilemmas. Comic strips to illustrate
number), and understand how these Ethics and the Principle of In small groups, students situations where the
theories assess the morality of actions Universality asses and resolve real-life importance of confronting
based on their outcomes, and analyze issues/moral dilemmas life issues and problems
their strengths and weaknesses in applying teleological ethics. using Kantian Ethics and
addressing ethical dilemmas. They discuss their stand as a Principle of Universality is
Study the pragmatic approach to group and share it to class. applied
ethics, which emphasizes practicality, Reflection Paper
adaptability, and problem-solving in Recitation
ethical decision-making, and evaluate Written Quiz
how pragmatism can be applied to
navigate complex ethical challenges
in real-world contexts.
Examine practical ethics as a subfield
of ethics that addresses ethical issues
and dilemmas encountered in
everyday life, and develop skills to
apply ethical reasoning and
principles to make sound moral
decisions and resolve ethical conflicts
in practical scenarios.
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Week 11 At the end of the lesson/s, the student should Situational analysis (ex. A Oral presentation of
be able to: fifteen-year-old girl was arguments in applying
driven to prostitution due to situation ethics in
Prove the importance of the poverty. For you, does analyzing moral
interrelatedness of the different H. Situation Ethics situation of poverty justify experiences
ethical frameworks in coming up with prostitution? An affluent Position paper to
a holistic decision in confronting a. Meaning of Situation Ethics mother addicted to gambling demonstrate students
everyday issues is justifying her addition as understanding on the
Apply situation ethics as a framework b. Fletcher’s Six Fundamental leisure or pass time. Can we importance of the
in analyzing moral experiences Principles admit her plight?”) interrelatedness of the
Understand the concept of situation A review of the different different ethical frameworks
ethics, which asserts that ethical c. Four Working Principles of ethical theories using a by using them in coming up
decisions should be based on the Situation Ethics (Pragmatism; concept map. Brainstorming with a holistic decision in
specific circumstances of each Relativism, Positivism, on the important application confronting everyday
situation rather than rigid moral Personalism) of the use of each ethical issues)
rules, and evaluate how this framework by citing real-life Written Quiz
approach differs from other ethical I. Review of the ethical theories situations can be included.
theories and systems. (teleological, deontological, virtue Given a moral issue (ex. Do
Explore Joseph Fletcher's six ethics, divine command theory, "drug suspects" deserve
fundamental principles of situation natural law) summary execution?);
ethics, which include the primacy of Students create their
love, the relativism of norms, and the arguments to defend their
centrality of the person, and analyze stand based on the different
how these principles guide ethical ethical frameworks.
decision-making in situation ethics.
Examine the four working principles
of situation ethics, which encompass
pragmatism (practicality), relativism
(contextual ethics), positivism
(personal responsibility), and
personalism (the value of
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individuals), and understand how
these principles inform moral
judgments and ethical choices within
the framework of situation ethics.
Week 12 At the end of the lesson/s, the student should Use short moral stories to Reflection paper
be able to: J. Ethical Responsibility for the illustrate the concepts on articulating one’s
Self Heidegger’s concept of philosophy as future
Reflect how one should arrive at Dasein and ethical values educator
one’s authentic self to be a good a. Martin Heidegger: A Call to responsibility for the self. reflective of one’s
Values/personhood Educator based Authentic Self Think pair share to monitor understanding of
on Heidegger’s concept of Dasein understanding of each concept ethical principles
Explore Martin Heidegger's b. Be at Peace with your Past before proceeding to the next. Recitation
philosophy of authenticity and Written Quiz
selfhood, and understand the concept c. Reflection on Commitment
of "Dasein" (being-in-the-world) and
its implications for personal d. Loving Your Self/Self
authenticity and ethical choices. enhancement (Og Mandinno)
Reflect on the idea of finding peace
with one's past experiences and
mistakes, and examine how this
concept can contribute to personal
growth, self-acceptance, and ethical
development.
Engage in a reflective exploration of
the concept of commitment,
considering how it influences
personal values, choices, and ethical
responsibilities, and assess the
importance of commitment in various
aspects of life.
COURSE OUTPUT/REQUIREMENT
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21 Century Name of the Activity/Task Description Rubrics for Assessment
Skills
Students are grouped and will be assigned to research on the profile of Rubrics for Research Project
Creative and different institutions and companies (classified into different
Critical Thinker Research-based real evidences disciplines like education, engineering, media etc.) and identify Analysis & Critical Thinking
that illustrate the relevance of researched-based evidences of social responsibility. Present these (40pts.)
ethics in society and its evidences creatively labelled with appropriate quotations based from Research and Sources (25
implications to social one’s study of ethical principles (ex. “The duty of media is to observe pts.)
responsibility truth and social responsibility”; “Every social ethic is doomed to Presentation & Clarity (25 pts.)
failure if it is blind to personal responsibility.”) through an organized Language & Mechanics (20 pts.)
exhibit
The Blog explores the philosophical foundations of values
education delving into the fundamental concepts, theories and Rubrics for Blog
Collaborator and ethical frameworks that underpin the teaching of values. It Content Relevance (20%),
Effective Blog discusses how different philosophical perspectives shape the quality analysis (20%),
Communicator understanding of values, ethics and moral reasoning within an Ethical Considerations (20%),
educational context, offering insights into fostering character Engagement and Interactions
development and ethical decision-making in students. (20 %)
Visual Presentation (20%).
GRADING SYSTEM
The students will be evaluated by the following The following scales are used for conversions from numerical grade to unit grade:
components:
100-1.0 96-1.4 92-1.8 88-2.2 84-2.6 80-3.0 76-3.4
Total – 100%
CLASSROOMPOLICIES
1. As a general policy, no special or make-up tests for missed exams other than the final examination will be given. However, a faculty member may give special exams for
a. approved absences (where the student concerned officially represented the Institution at some function or activity).
b. absences due to serious illness which require hospitalization, death in the family and other reasons which the faculty member deems meritorious
2. If the student has no valid reason for missing an exam (for example, the student was not prepared to take the exam) then the student receives 0% for the missed exam.
3. Course outputs are required and not optional to pass the course. Failure to comply the output or requirement, the student will get an incomplete grade of7.0.
4. Mobile phones and other forms of communication devices should be on silent mode or turned off during class. Except for occasion such that the faculty utilized mobile
phones as a support for learning process.
5. Students are expected to be attentive and exhibit the behavior of a mature and responsible individual during class. They are also expected to come to class on time and
prepared.
6. Sleeping, bringing in food and drinks, and wearing a cap and sunglasses in class are not allowed.
7. Students who wish to go to the comfort room must politely ask permission and, if given such, they should be back in class within 5 minutes. Only one student at a time
may be allowed to leave the classroom for this purpose.
8. Students who are absent from the class for more than 5 meetings will get a final grade of 9.0 in the course.
9. Only students who are officially enrolled in the course are allowed to attend the class meetings.