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GEN. and TEACHER’S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

TABANGO 2ND Floor Academic Building

PIT-Tabango Campus
Tabango, Leyte, Philippines Otabon Poblacion Tabango, Leyte
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General and Teacher Education Department

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UPDATED COURSE
GEC 2 - READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY
1st Semester, Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Vision : A Premier Polytechnic State University.

Mission : To strengthen its dominance in producing highly skilled, competent and world-class human resources, responsible to fulfill
stakeholder needs, goals of the national development and ASEAN integration, for the attainment of a good quality of life with the
guidance and providence of God.

University Goals : Make PIT an educational institution where students get trained to excel in their field of specialization through quality instruction,
development-oriented research, need-oriented extension and production programs for accelerated socio-economic development and
improved quality of life in Northwestern Leyte communities, the region and the country.

Program Outcomes:
1. Articulate the rootedness of education in philosophical, socio-cultural, historical, psychological, and political contexts.
2. Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/discipline
3. Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes appropriate to specific learners and their environments
4. Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for diverse learners.
5. Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality, relevant, and sustainable educational practices.
6. Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing, and reporting learning processes and outcomes.
 7. Practice professional and ethical teaching standards sensitive to the local, national, and global realities.
8. Purse lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field-based opportunities
9. Demonstrate deep understanding of scientific concepts and principles.
10.Apply scientific inquiry in teaching and learning.
11.Utilize effective science teaching and assessment and assessment method.
A. Course Details
COURSE NAME READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

The course analyses Philippine history from multiple perspectives through the lens of selected primary sources coming
from various disciplines and of different genres. Students are given opportunities to analyse the authors background and
main arguments, compare different points of view, identify bias and examine the evidence presented in the document.
COURSE The discussions will tackle traditional topics in history and other interdisciplinary themes that will deepen and broaden
DESCRIPTION their understanding of Philippine political, economic, cultural, social, scientific, and religious history. The end goal is to
develop the historical and critical consciousness of the students so that they will become versatile, articulate,
broadminded, morally upright, and responsible citizens.

NUMBER OF UNITS 3
PRE-REQUISITE NONE

B. Course Outcome and Relationship to Program Outcome

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes
As students of History, the students should be able to; PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 Evaluate different available primary sources for their credibility,
L P P L P P L O P O
authenticity, and provenance by analyzing its context, content, and perspective.
CO2 Determine the contribution of different kinds of primary sources in
L L P P L O L P P O
understanding Philippine History.
CO3 Develop critical and analytical skills with exposure to primary sources. L P P P L P P P P P
CO4 Demonstrate the ability to use primary sources to argue in favor or against
L P P P P P P P P O
a particular issue.
CO5 Effectively communicates, using various techniques and genres, their
historical analysis of a particular event or issue that could help others understand L L P P P L O P O O
the chosen topic.
CO6 Propose recommendations/solutions to present-day problems based on their
L P P P L P P P P P
understanding of root causes and their anticipation of future scenarios.
CO7 Display the ability to work in a team and contribute to a group project. P P P P P P P P P O
CO8 Manifest interest in local history and concern in promoting and preserving
P L P P P L O P O O
our country’s national patrimony and cultural heritage.
Legend:

L – Learned
O - Observed
P – Practiced
C. Lecture Learning Plan

Course Teaching Assessment

Learning Outcomes Topics Time References
Outcomes Strategies Tools
 Demonstrate
awareness in the
VMGO of the
college discipline
and standards in
COURSE
the conduct of the
ORIENTATION
class
 Discuss and
 Vision and
familiarize the
Mission of the
content,
College
requirements,
CO 1, CO 2  Course Lecture 2 hrs.
project and
 Standards for Discussion
activities of the Student Handbook,
the Conduct
course, Oral Recitation 6th Edition, Revised
of the Class
 Discuss the 2018
 Rating System
suggested policies
and standards in
class
 Compute grades
based on the
given criteria set
by the school
Evaluate primary sources I.Meaning and Lecture/Discussion 6 hrs. Oral Participation Louis Gottschalk,
for their credibility, relevance of Comparative Analysis Reporting Understanding
authenticity, and history. of Primary and Students need to History, (pp. 46 –
provenance Distinction of Secondary Sources produce examples 61, 117 - 170)
primary and Brainstorming of primary sources
secondary sources, and the Howell and
and different kinds corresponding Prevenier, From
 of primary sources secondary sources Reliable Sources,
derived from them (pp. 17 – 68)

Teodoro Agoncillo,
History of the
Filipino People (pp.
184 - 187)

Analyze the content, II. Content and Lecture/Discussion 12 hrs. Oral Participation Antonio Pigafetta.
context, perspective of Context Analysis on Library and Web where students First Voyage Around
different kinds of primary selected primary Research are ask simple the World, (pp. 23-
sources sources Textual Analysis questions on the 48) [Chronicle]
Small group first part of the
Determine the Identification of the discussion discussion and will Emillio Jacinto, “
contribution of different historical Film analysis be probe by more Kartila ng
kinds of primary sources importance of the difficult questions Katipunan”
CO 2, CO 3, in understanding text during the (Richardson, 2013,
CO 4 Philippine History discussion proper pp. 131 - 137)
Examination of the
Develop critical and author’s main Graded Reporting Emilio Aguinaldo,
analytical skills with argument and point Gunita ng
exposure to primary of view Quizzes Himagsika. (pp. 78
sources Critical Analysis – 82; 95 – 100, 177
about a specific – 188) [Memoirs]
primary source
and students are National Historical
to discuss the Institute (1997).
importance of the Documents of the
text, the author’s 1898 Declaration of
background, the Philippine
context of the Independence, The
document, and it’s Malolos Constitution
contribution to and the First
understanding Philippine Republic.
Philippine History Manila: National
Historical Institute
(pp. 19 - 23)
[Proclamation]

Alfred McCoy,
Political Caricatures
of the American era
 (Editorial Cartoons)

Corazon Aquino,
President Corazon
Aquino’s speech
before the U.S.
Congress. Sept. 18,
1986 [Speech]

Raiders of the Sulu

Sea [film]

Works of Luna and

Amorsolo
[Paintings]
Demonstrate the ability III. “One past but Lecture/Discussion Debate a Trinidad Pardo de
to formulate arguments many histories”: Document Analysis particular issue in Tavera, Filipino
in favor or against a Controversies and Group Discussion Philippine History Version of Cavite
particular issues using conflicting views in Buzz Session Mutiny of 1872,
primary sources Philippine History Debate Reaction/ (Zaide 1990, vol. 7,
CO 4, CO 5, Round table Reflection paper pp. 274 - 280)
CO 6 a. Site of the discussion on specific
First Mass controversial issue Jose Montero y
b. Cavite Mutiny in Philippine Vidal, Spanish
c. Retraction of History version of Cavite
Rizal Mutiny of 1872,
d. Cry of 12 hrs. Zaide 1990, vol. 7,
Balintawak or pp. 274 - 280)
Pugadlawin
Jesus Maria
Cavanna, Rizal’s
Unfading Glory (pp.
1 - 52)

Pio Valenzuela, Cry

of Pugadlawin,
(Zaide 1990, vol. 8,
pp. 301 - 302)
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Effectively communicate, IV. Social, Political, Lecture/Discussion 12 hrs. Group Research Students are
using various techniques Economic, and Library and Web Output that should required to search
 and genres, historical cultural issues in Research trace the evolution primary sources to
analysis of a particular Philippine history: Document Analysis of the specific in libraries,
event or issue that could Group Dynamics assigned topic. archives, or
help others understand Mandated Topics: Documentary Film Students should websites which they
the chosen topic Showing come up with will base their
Agrarian Reform synthesis that narrative and
Propose Policies examines the role analysis of the topic
recommendations or The Philippine of the issues in assigned
CO 7 solutions to present day Constitution: promoting or
problems based on their - 1899 Malolos hindering national
understanding of root Consti. development and
causes, and their - 1935 building. On the
anticipation of future Constitution last part, students
scenarios - 1973 need to come up
Constitution with
Display the ability to - 1987 recommendations
work in a Constitution rooted in a
multidisciplinary team Taxation historical
and contribute to a group understanding
endeavor Others:
Government peace
Treaties with
Filipino Muslims
Filipino Cultural
Heritage

Manifest interest in local V. Critical Lecture/Discussion Historical Data Critique Paper

history and show evaluation and Research in local Papers about a local
CO 8 concern in promoting promotion of local histories Local Historical historical shrine
and preserving the and oral history, Conduct Oral Landmarks
9 hrs.
country’s historical and cultural Interview Fiestas and similar Video of Oral
cultural heritage performances, local celebrations Interview
indigenous
practices.
FINAL EXAMINATION

Performance Evaluation
Term Examination------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40%
Quizzes-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30%
Attendance and Participation----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20%
Project--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10%

Examination and Grading System (Section 7, PIT Tabango, Student Handbook)

Examination

Examinations are integral components of instruction for the purpose of formative and/or summative evaluation of
student performance. Dates of these examinations shall be posted on the bulletin board.

Grading System

The academic performance of the students shall be evaluated and graded at the end of each term in accordance with
the prescribed grading system, as follows:

For Undergraduate Level

1.0 - 95-100 2.1 – 84

1.1 - 94 2.2 – 83
1.2 - 93 2.3 – 82
1.3 - 92 2.4 – 81
1.4 - 91 2.5 – 80
1.5 - 90 2.6 – 79
1.6 - 89 2.7 – 78
1.7 - 88 2.8 – 77
1.8 - 87 2.9 – 76
1.9 - 86 3.0 – 75
2.0 - 85 4.0 – Conditional
5.0 – Failure

The grade of “Inc.” is given if a student, whose class standing for the semester, fails to take the final examination or
fails to complete other requirements for a valid reason.

School Uniform (Section 11, PIT Tabango, Student Handbook)

1. All students are required to wear the official uniform from Monday to Thursday, except Friday, which is designated
as wash day.
 The following may be exempted from wearing the official school uniform:

1. Pregnant students
2. Employed/working outside the institute
3. Students who are graduate or review students
4. Certificate in Teacher Education (CTE) students

All the above students must secure an approval for exemption from OSDS upon recommendation of the Dean.

2. All students should wear their prescribed school uniform during class days except during which time the students
are to dress appropriately. P. E. uniforms should be worn only during PE classes and not anywhere else in the
campus.

3. Students are prohibited from wearing attires that are considered inappropriate for school such as tube
style/backless or halter cut blouses/dresses, blouses/dresses with spaghetti straps/plunging necklines, miniskirts,
etc., for females. For male students, short pants, “purontong” pants, earrings and long hair are not allowed.

Classroom Rules and Regulations

1. Get to class on time.

2. Come to class prepared.
3. Attend every class.
4. Turn off your cell phone when necessary.
5. Use laptops only for legitimate class activities (assigned tasks).
6. Ask questions if you are confused
7. Do not leave class early without okaying it with the instructor in advance.
8. Try not to distract or annoy your classmates.
9. Turn in your work on time.
10. Respect your instructor and classmates.

Materials:
Printed Reading Materials
Laptop
Projector

References:
Louis Gottschalk, Understanding History, (pp. 46 – 61, 117 - 170)
 Howell and Prevenier, From Reliable Sources, (pp. 17 – 68)
Teodoro Agoncillo, History of the Filipino People (pp. 184 - 187)
Antonio Pigafetta. First Voyage Around the World, (pp. 23-48) [Chronicle]
Emillio Jacinto, “ Kartila ng Katipunan” (Richardson, 2013, pp. 131 - 137)
Emilio Aguinaldo, Gunita ng Himagsika. (pp. 78 – 82; 95 – 100, 177 – 188) [Memoirs]
National Historical Institute (1997). Documents of the 1898 Declaration of Philippine
Independence, The Malolos Constitution and the First Philippine Republic. Manila: National Historical Institute (pp. 19 - 23)
[Proclamation]
Alfred McCoy, Political Caricatures of the American era (Editorial Cartoons)
Corazon Aquino, President Corazon Aquino’s speech before the U.S. Congress. Sept. 18, 1986 [Speech]
Raiders of the Sulu Sea [film]
Works of Luna and Amorsolo [Paintings]

Prepared by: Reviewed:

AL JOHN LEVIDICA BARTE ANA JASMIN L. DAANTOS, Ed. D.

Instructor Head, General and Teacher Education

Approved:

DEANE N. MENDOZA, MAEd.

Head, Instruction