University of Makati

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Social Sciences
Outcomes-Based Teaching and Learning Plan in Readings in Philippine History
Course Title
Readings in Philippine History
Course Code
GERPH
Credit Units
3
Course Pre-/Co-requisites
Course Description
This course aims to introduce the students to a new way of understanding Philippine History
by perusing primary sources. Through this, it is hoped that they will develop their own
insights and appreciation of the past to be better Filipinos of today and the future.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILO)
After completing this course, STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Examine the historical development of the Philippines as a nation;
2. Propose solutions to address present day problems in the light of past events;
3. Use extensively primary sources to the growth of local history;
4. Conduct historical research using traditional and digital means;
5. Participate actively in socio-civic activities in the region to express love of country.
Preliminary Period
Unit 1:
Essential Learning
Week
Content Standards
Declarative Knowledge
Functional Knowledge
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities (TLAs)
Assessment Tasks (ATs)
1
Demonstrate knowledge of the various preliminary concepts in history

Definition/ Sources of History

Geography and
Issues territorial disputes, political, etc.
Required Reading/s
Discussing the concept and sources of history
Analyzing the importance of history
Create a reflection essay showing the importance of history as a student and individual of
the 21st century.
Lecture
Buzz work
Essay2
Demonstrate understanding of Austronesian community and its dynamics
DYNAMICS OF BARANGANIC SYSTEM
Government structure
Economic system
Socio-cultural (religion, literature,
education)
Required Reading
1. Juan de Plasencia: Customs of the Tagalog / Boxer Codex Excerpt
Describing the features of Austronesian communities
Examining the relationship of the political elite and the community
Compare and contrast a particular barangay with the Austronesian community; prepare and
deliver a campaign speech highlighting the values of good leaders
Interview of barangay officials
Report on the accomplishments of the students barangay
Comparative analysis of the Austonesian community and the present community
Political campaign simulation
Quiz

3
4-6
7-9
10
11-12
13-14
Demonstrate understanding of how the Filipinos were shaped and influenced by various
foreign nations we encountered and how the Filipinos affected them as well
MIDTERMS WEEK
Required Reading
2.Sangley and other Asian nations :
Ibn Batuta acccount
HISPANIZATION OF THE BARANGAY
Required Reading/s
3. Letter of Fray Domingo Salazar to the King of Spain
4. Marcelo H.Del Pilar: Monastic Supremacy in the Phils
5.Jose Rizals. Indolence of the Filipinos
6. Andres Bonifacio: Ang dapat mabatid ng mga Tagalog
7.Emilio Jacinto: Kartilya ng Katipunan
The American Bald Eagle in the
horizon
Required Reading/s
8.William McKinleys Benevolent Assimilation Proclamation
9.Balangiga Massacre

The Second Republic and the struggling Commonwealth

Required Reading/s
10.Lourdes Montinolas Breaking the Silence
11.Documentary: Battle in Manila
Identifying influences by the Chinese and other Asian neighbor
Describing how the barangay was transformed into town or pueblo
Analyzing factors that gave way to the period of reform and the Revolution
Inferring underlying factors that led the Americanization of the indio
Categorizing the reactions of the indio on the new on the American impositions
Discussing institutional changes initiated by Japan
Examining the Filipinos response to these changes
Organizing/Profiling these response
Construct a matrix showing the influences of our Asian neighbors that are still evident
today.
Through a photo collage, determine at least 5 Spanish influences that are evident in the
students community
Determine the qualities of a good Filipino citizen as prescribed by the Kartilya ng Katipunan
in the campaign ads of political candidates on television
Make a document analysis of the Benevolent Proclamation; create possible scenario of the
Filipinos reaction now in the context of the territorial issue with the Chinese
Identify people in the students barangay who experienced the war and conduct an
interview; document it through a video recording
Small Group Assignment
Analysis of institutional transformation using articles 1,2 and 3

Analysis of readings and t.v. ads

Lecture/ Document Analysis
Lecture/ film project (interview)
Graphic Organizer
Classroom exhibit
Checklist/ concept map
Document Analysis
Spontaneous collaboration
Documented interview (CD)
15-17
18
Demonstrate competence in analyzing the effects of the many struggles of the nation to the
present
FINALS WEEK
Towards nation-building
Required Reading/s
12.Raul Manglapus speech: Land of the Bondage Land of the Free/Agrarian Issues
13.Bell Trade Act of 1946 / political struggle
14.FQS & Jabiddah Massacre (MILF/MNLF/CPP- NPA underpinnings)
15. current issues/to follow
Distinguishing recurring problems faced by the Filipinos today
Discussing the implications of these problems in the society

Formulating a plan of action to address these problems/issues

Create a list of issues identified from the past and analyze if these still
exist in the present and propose ways to address them; Write a blog and develop
awareness/campaign using the social media of choice (FB, etc)
Brainstorming
Matrix construction
Online media interaction
Project Social media page
Basic Readings
1. Juan de Plasencia: Customs of the Tagalog / Boxer Codex Excerpt. The Philippines at the
Spanish Contact.RP Garcia Publishing Company.1975.
2. Sangley and other Asian nations : Ibn Batuta account
3. Letter of Fray Domingo Salazar to the King of Spain
4. Marcelo H.Del Pilar: Monastic Supremacy in the Phils
5. Jose Rizals. Indolence of the Filipinos
6. Andres Bonifacio: Ang dapat mabatid ng mga Tagalog
7. Emilio Jacinto: Kartilya ng Katipunan
8. William McKinleys Benevolent Assimilation Proclamation
9. Balangiga Massacre
10. Lourdes Montinolas Breaking the Silence
11. Documentary: Battle in Manila
12. Raul Manglapus speech: Land of the Bondage Land of the Free/Agrarian Issues
13. Bell Trade Act of 1946 / political struggle
14. FQS & Jabiddah Massacre (MILF/MNLF/CPP- NPA underpinnings)
Extended Readings
Course Assessment
To be discussed by the Committee on Grading System
Course Policies
Committee Members
Cluster Leader:
Members:
Consultation Schedule
Faculty Member : Prof. Ueseni Gunsi-Gabriel, MPA
Email-address :uesenigabriel@gmail.com
Consultation Hours:
Time and Venue :

Komowelt Blg. 184

Itinatag ang SWP alinsunod sa Batas Komonwelt Blg. 184 na nilagdaan ng Pangulo ng Komonwelt, si
Manuel L. Quezon noong Nobyembre 13, 1936. Ang layunin ng surian ay pilitin ang katutubong wika
na gagamiting batayan ng pagpapalaganap at pagpapatibay ng wikang pambansa ng Pilipinas.
Ang komisyon sa Wikang Filipino ang nagpalipat lipat pero sa kasalukayan, ang komisyon sa Wikang
Fipilino ay nasa ilalim ng Tanggapan ng Pangulo ng Pilipinas at nakabahay sa ikalawang palapag ng
Gusaling Watson, 1610 J.P. Laurel St., San Miguel, Maynila.