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Republic of the Philippines

President Ramon Magsaysay State University


(Formerly Ramon Magsaysay Technological University)
Iba, Zambales, Philippines
Tel/Fax No: (047) 811 1683
GRADUATE SCHOOL- CASTILLEJOS EXTENSION

ONLINE COURSE SYLLABUS


Master of Arts in Education major in Educational Administration
2nd Trimester, A.Y. 2020 – 2021

COURSE INFORMATION
Course Code : MA 201
Course Title : FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

PROFESSOR INFORMATION
IVY HIPOLITO-CASUPANAN, EdD
[email protected]
Virtual Office Hours: Saturday 1:00–3:00 P.M.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides a comprehensive study of the psychological, anthropological, sociological,
historical, and philosophical foundations of education. It seeks executive leaders as new agents
of change who will be equipped with skills and techniques in supervisory instruction making
them active agents of change and innovation.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES


1. In-depth knowledge and understanding of school systems as complex bureaucratic
organizations viewed from the following perspectives:
• Psychological, Socio-Cultural, Historical and Philosophical Development of
Educational Thoughts
• changing context and goals
• present and future direction of Philippine Educational System
2. Adequate Higher Order Thinking Skills to:
• analyze the highlights of the different periods in the development of the Philippine
Educational System
• compare and contrast the aims, principles and methods, programs, and results of
the educational system at various historical periods
• evaluate influences of well-known educators to the present Philippine Educational
System
3. Positive values and progressive attitudes in:
• exploring the development of the Philippine Educational System
• cultivating the spirit of inquiry into the evolution of the school systems in the
Philippines
• acquiring the habit of critical and reflective thinking about one’s role as a
stakeholder of the Philippine Educational System
• acting as agent of change through research-based decision making in terms of
dealing with issues affecting education
Republic of the Philippines
President Ramon Magsaysay State University
(Formerly Ramon Magsaysay Technological University)
Iba, Zambales, Philippines
Tel/Fax No: (047) 811 1683
GRADUATE SCHOOL- CASTILLEJOS EXTENSION

COURSE STRUCTURE
This course is conducted entirely online, which means you do not have to be on campus
until further announcement. You may participate in the course using Zoom Videoconferencing
Application and Google Classroom Application. Click this link to participate in our class via Google
Classroom https://classroom.google.com/c/MzUyMDIyMjY4MDE2?cjc=tpciv4o then input the Class
Code: tpciv4o
COURSE REQUIREMENTSSS :
Access Device/s:
Smartphone, Laptop, Desktop, Smart TV or Tablet for this online course.
Other Requirements:
• Reflective Journal Writing
• Oral and Written Report with Multimedia Presentation
• Midterm and Final Examinations

COURSE COMMUNICATIONSS :
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Announcements will be posted in our Messenger Group Account and via Google
Classroom App on a regular basis. They will appear on your Google Classroom notification
dashboard when you log in and/or will be sent to you directly through your preferred method of
notification from Google Classroom. Please make certain to check them regularly, as they will
contain any important information about upcoming projects or class concerns.

VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS:


Every Saturday: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. (At least an hour for online group discussion via
Zoom Videoconferencing App – schedule and link will be posted to our Messenger Group Account
before the videoconferencing)

NETIQUETTE
When posting on the discussion chat rooms via Messenger, Zoom or Google Classroom,
it is important to understand how to interact with one another online, netiquette. You can read
more about the rules of netiquette at (http://www.albion.com/netiquette/index.html)

COURSE CONTENTS :
1. Introduction to Foundations of Education
1.1. A Teacher’s Philosophy of Education
1.2. Definitions of Education
1.3. Components of the Educative Process
1.4. The Threefold Function of Education
2. Psychological Foundations of Education
2.1. Schools of Psychology
2.2. Psychological Theories Applied in Education
2.3. The Trilogy of the Educative Process
Republic of the Philippines
President Ramon Magsaysay State University
(Formerly Ramon Magsaysay Technological University)
Iba, Zambales, Philippines
Tel/Fax No: (047) 811 1683
GRADUATE SCHOOL- CASTILLEJOS EXTENSION

3. Socio-Cultural Foundations of Education


3.1. Concepts of Culture and the Filipino Character
3.2. The Role of Language in Education
3.3. Agents of Socialization
3.4. Social Class and School Achievement
4. Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
4.1. World Philosophical Roots of Education
4.2. Pioneers of Modern Education
4.3. Educational Theories Rooted from Philosophical Thoughts
5. The Philippine Educational System
5.1. Development of the Philippine Educational System
5.2. Legal Bases of Philippine Education
5.3. Issues and Trends in Philippine Education
5.4. Present and Future Directions of Philippine Education

COURSE PARTICIPATION POLICYS :


Participation is essential to this class. You are required to participate just as if you were in
a face-to-face class. This means that in order to acquire full credit for participation, you will have
to complete the online presentation and discussions, assignments, activities and quizzes on a
timely basis. Consistent failure to participate will result in being dropped or failed on this subject.
COURSE GRADING CRITERIA
Class Standing…………………………………………….50%
1. Class Participation/Attendance (20%)
2. Oral and Written Report (20%)
3. Reflective Journals (10%)
Term Examination…………………………………………30%
Course Portfolio……………………………………………20%
TOTAL 100%
Prepared by:

IVY H. CASUPANAN, EdD


Lecturer

Noted:

JO A. ESPIRITU, PhD
Assistant Director, Graduate School

Approved:

MARIE FE D. DE GUZMAN, EdD


Director, Graduate School

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