Republic of the Philippines

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

SAMAR COLLEGES
Catbalogan City, Samar
Tel.Nos. (055) 251-3021, 543-881, Fax (055) 251-3021

OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) SYLLABUS

I. Course Code : Professional Education 12

II. Course Descriptive Title : Developmental Reading 1
III. Credit Units : Three (3) Units
IV. Professor/Instructor : ERICA A. LUCERES, LPT
V. Course Pre-requisite : None
VI. Academic Term and Year : 2nd Semester, A.Y. 2018 – 2019
VII. Vision and Mission of Samar College

SAMAR COLLEGE VISION

We are the leading center of learning in the island of Samar. We take pride
being the school of first choice by students where they can fully attain academic
and personal achievements through affordable education, excellent instruction,
and state-of-the-art facilities in a values-driven educational system.

SAMAR COLLEGE MISSION

Samar College is a community-based, privately owned learning institution that
provides quality basic, tertiary, and graduate education to students of Samar Island
and its neighboring communities. We commit to help our students improve their
quality of life by delivering affordable, values-driven, industry-relevant, curricular
programs that produce globally competitive, innovative, service-oriented and
God-fearing citizens who contribute to the progress of society.

VIII. College Objectives:

1. To adhere to the highest standards of work and personal ethics;
2. To provide avenues for advancement and give due recognition and reward
for individual and collective contributions.
3. To work for the greater good of all who belong to the community we operate
in by going beyond call of duty.
4. To help find meaning in life through education.

IX. Institutional Graduate Outcomes:

Institutional Graduate Outcome Attributes Link to MC-CV

Common to all programs in all types of school

1. Articulate and discuss the latest Communicator Globally competitive

development in the specific field Excellence
of practice. Innovative

2. Communicate effectively in Communicator Excellence

writing, speaking, and presenting Globally competitive
using culturally appropriate

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3. Work effectively in teams, in Competitive Globally competitive

collaboration with other disciplines Technical and Excellence
and multi-cultural teams. Organizational Service-oriented
leadership
4. Practice the profession in Competitive
accordance with existing laws, Service-oriented Service-oriented
social, moral, and/or ethical
responsibility.
5. Act as responsible citizen and Values-Driven God-fearing
show pride of being Filipino by
preserving and promoting Filipino
historical and cultural heritage.
6. Demonstrate competence to Competitive
conduct research. Service-oriented Service-oriented

7. Demonstrate competence and Technological and Service-oriented

commitment to develop Organizational Committed
appropriate technological services Leadership/service-
in response to national, regional,
oriented
and local government.
Common to Samar College Graduates

8. Apply effectively the four macro Communicator Globally competitive

skills in a language situation Excellence

9. Meet the standards of industries Competitive Innovative

both local and international
requiring manpower skills and
competencies.
10. Critique and analyze possible Critical and rational Innovative
problems and alternative solutions. thinkers
11. Sustain self-assessment for personal Lifelong Learner Globally competitive
and professional growth and
development.
12. Commit to a high standard of work Service-Oriented Committed
ethics in service community.
13. Create linkages with private and Technical and Service-oriented
public organizations to address Organizational Excellence
societal problems and needs. Leadership
14. Develop morally upright individuals Values-Driven God-fearing
who are committed to work for the
greater good.

X. Course Description
This is a three (3) unit course which is mainly design to sharpen the student’s
reading proficiency thus developing an early literacy environment for them.
In its scheme, the word-text gives background lessons on the origin, meaning,
nature and psychology of reading as a complex yet wondrous process, while
identifying intrinsic and extrinsic factors that affect reading performance. For its
more practical portion, application lesson attempt to hone critical, creative and

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 metacognitive reading skills, while reacquiring students with the basic elements of
informational and aesthetic reading.

XI. Course Outcomes:

At the end of the semester, the student(s) are expected to:

1. Use basic punctuation when reading orally, notice own errors and begin
correcting own mistakes;
2. Build vocabulary by reading, use sentences to determine meaning and point of
view;
3. Summarize stories and discuss author’s use of word choice, simile and
metaphors;
4. Apply strategies to comprehend words and ideas;
5. Evaluate informational materials, including electronic sources, for effectiveness;
6. Evaluate the use of literary devices to enhance comprehension;
7. Increase understanding and recall of what is read including facts and
importance of the main idea;
8. Gain deeper understanding and appreciation for the value of literature;
9. Appreciate the wondrous origin of reading; and
10. Continue to use resources to increase vocabulary and gain deeper
understanding by using context clue.

XII. Core Values to be Developed:

The core values to be developed are as follows: Integrity, Respect, Concern for
others, Passion for Excellence, Dedication to service, God-fearing and Principle-
centered.

XIII. Course Content

Topic/Units of Work Time Frame/Allotment

PRELIMINARIES
1. General Orientation 2 hrs
1.1 College Vision, Mission and Objectives
1.2 Course Description and Outcomes
1.3 Classroom Rules/Policies
1.4 Introduction
2. The Nature of Reading 6 hrs
2.1 The Meaning of Developmental Reading
3. A Preview on Reading
3.1 A Preview on Reading
3.2 The History of Reading
4. The Reading Purpose 6 hrs
4.1 Reading as a Process
4.1.1 Reading a Physiological Process
4.1.2 Reading as a Cognitive Process

4.1.3 Reading as a communication Process

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 4.1.4 Reading as a Psycho-Social Process
4.1.5 Reading as a Process of Development
4.2 Reading as Skill/Skills 6 hrs
4.3 Obstacle to Reading
4.4 Reading Comprehension
4.5 A Basic Technique in Reading Comprehension

Preliminary Examination 1 Hour

MIDTERMS

5. Theories on Teaching Reading 10 hrs

5.1 The Top-Down Approach
5.2 Bottom-Up Reading Model
5.3 Interactive Reading Model
5.4 Literary Appreciation Skills
6. Reading Disabilities
6.1 Dyslexia
6.1.1 Types of Dyslexia
6.1.2 Types of Dyslexia Eligible for Special Education Services
6.2 Hyperlexia
6.2.1 Types of Hyperlexia
6.2.2 Behavior
6.3 Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
6.4 Hyperopia
6.5 Myopia

Midterm Examination 1 Hour

PRE-FINALS

7. Reading for Specific Purpose 10 hrs

7.1 Reading for Information
7.2 Reading for Information and Enjoyment
7.3 Reading for Critical Understanding
7.4 Reading for Study

Pre-finals Examination 1 Hour

FINALS

8. Applied Reading Skills 10 hrs

8.1 Vocabulary Skills
8.2 Comprehension Skills
8.3 Study Skills

Final Examination 1 Hour

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 XIV. Detailed Learning Plan
See Attached File for Curricular/Learning Plans

XV. Suggested References and Instructional Material:

a. Textbook
 Villlaueva, Aida, Delos Santos, Rogelio, Developmental Reading 1.
Lorimar Publishing. Inc., 2008
 Cruz-Santos, Myrna, Crisostomo, Mildred, Developmental Reading 1
(From theory and Principles to Application and Practice).
Jimczville Publications, 2013

b. Other References
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Reading,_Berkshire
 https://www.iwu.edu/advising/students/reading_comprehension.pdf
 https://www.slideshare.net/dyandelacruz24/theories-on-teaching-reading

XVI. Course Requirements:

The following are the requirements for the course and are subject to
modifications depending on the situation and necessities of the course and the
students:

1. Major Examinations
2. Quizzes
3. Summative Examination Per Grading Period
4. Projects/Assignments/Compilation/Reaction paper
5. Reports/Class participation and Recitation

XVII. METHODOLOGIES
Brainstorming Portfolio
Reportorial Learning Cycle Model
Demonstration P-O-E (Predict, Observe, Explain)
Participative Model Gallery walk
Inductive Model Mind Mapping/Concept Mapping
Inquiry Method Think Pair and Share
Project Method Discovery Learning
Socratic Method Individual Empirical Exposure

XVIII. Grading System / Evaluation Parameters / Measures:

The following are the different areas in which students in this course will be rated
to their performance:

Major Examination 40%

Projects/Assignment/outputs 25%
Quizzes/Summative Test 20%

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 Class Recitation 10%
Attendance 5%
Total 100%
Equivalent Rating= (Score/Number of Items) x 40+60
Final Rating = ¼ (Prelim grade) + (Midterm grade) +
¼ (Pre-final grade) + ¼ (Final grade)

XIX. House Rules and Classroom Policies:

1. Academic honesty is expected at all times. Any students found to have

engaged in academic misconduct such as cheating, plagiarism, or collusion is
subject to disciplinary sanction as outlined in the student Handbook;
2. Students with special needs are given priority / the seating arrangement will
depend on his/her comfort;
3. Attendance is checked every session. Any students who come after the 15-
minute allowance period will be marked absent.
4. Proper decorum should be observed as dignified teacher.
5. Intellectual discussion is highly encouraged.
6. Attend class with complete uniform and school I.D.
7. Class requirements should be submitted on time. Late papers/documents will be
deducted with corresponding points agrees upon by the class.

XX. Consultation Hours

Ms. Erica A. Luceres

Time/Day Room

7:30-9:00/6:00-7:30 PM / MW FH 9
6:00-7:30 PM/ TTh FH 13
7:30-10:30 AM/ 1:30-4:30 PM/Friday FH 9

Prepared by:

ERICA A. LUCERES, LPT

CoEd Instructor

Noted:

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 NIMFA T. TORREMORO, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Education

Recommending Approval:

MELDRITO B. VALLES, Ph.D.

Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Dean, College of Arts and Science

Approved:

PEDRITO G. PADILLA, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President for Academic Programs

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