It is a syllabus intended for Graduate School in a core subject named as Foundation of Math and Science Education.

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NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
GENERAL TINIO CAMPUS
Transforming Communities through Science and Technology
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, AND SCIENCE EDUCATION
(Master of Arts in Teaching General Science)
NEUST VISION
NEUST is a locally responsive and internationally relevant and recognized University of Science and Technology.
PANANAW
Ang NEUST ay Pamantasan ng Agham at Teknolohiyang matugunin sa pambansang pangangailangan, napapanahon, at kinikilala sa daigdig.
NEUST MISSION
To develop new knowledge and technologies and transform human resources into productive citizenry to bring about development impact to local and
international communities.
LAYON
Makalinang ng mga bagong kaalaman at teknolohiya, at baguhing-anyo ang yamang katauhan upang maging mabungang mamamayan na magdadala ng kaunlaran
at pagbabago sa pambansa at pandaigdigang pamayanan.
GOALS OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
INSTRUCTION
1. To provide world-class quality education in all its program offerings;
2. To promote competent and ethical leadership and professionalism among graduate students; and
3. To strengthen the moral, spiritual and ethical values of graduate students to attain a balanced spiritual life amidst scientific progress and advancement.

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NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
GENERAL TINIO CAMPUS
Transforming Communities through Science and Technology
RESEARCH
To undertake productive and relevant researches that will contribute to quality instruction, effective extension services, globally competitive technologies,
good governance, and curriculum development.
EXTENSION
To contribute significantly to the improvement of the quality of life of the people within the province and the region, in particular, and the country in general.
PRODUCTION
To lead in the production and packaging of globally competitive technologies responsive to the demands and needs of the University, province, region, and
country.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The graduates are able:
Within a few years after graduation, our graduates Mission
1 2
1. become globally competitive possessed with advanced and specialized knowledge and competencies in science education; ✓ ✓
2. display leadership roles and commitment vital to science education; ✓ ✓
3. conduct relevant researches in science education that will contribute to the improvement of the teaching-learning process,
teaching technologies and strategies, curriculum and materials development;
✓ ✓
4. establish linkages and partnership with various sectors of society for better quality of life of the science educators. ✓ ✓

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NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
GENERAL TINIO CAMPUS
Transforming Communities through Science and Technology
COURSE SYLLABUS
I. PRELIMINARIES
A. Curriculum Program : Master of Arts in Teaching General Science
B. Course Code : ST 211
C. Course Title : Foundations of Mathematics/Science Education
D. Credit Unit/Course Credit : 3 units
E. Time Duration : 54 hours
F. Pre-requisite : None
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course deals with the philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations applied to teaching and learning
situations.
III. COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1 Sound knowledge and concepts on the philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations of education.
CO2 Competency in applying educational philosophies to teaching and learning situations.
CO3 Competency in applying sociological foundations of education to teaching and learning situations.
CO4 Competency in applying psychological foundations of education to teaching and learning situations.

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TECHNOLOGY
GENERAL TINIO CAMPUS
Transforming Communities through Science and Technology
IV. STUDENT OUTCOMES AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)
Student Outcomes Program Educational
Objectives
After graduation, the students 1 2 3 4
a. acquired knowledge, and concepts on the philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations of education. ✓
b. acquired competency in the application of philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations of education. ✓ ✓ ✓
c. disseminated the concepts and applications of the foundations of education to students and peers. ✓
e. established linkages and partnership with other agencies in providing training to mathematics/science teachers
foundations of educations.
✓ ✓ ✓
V. COURSE OUTCOMES AND RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT OUTCOMES
Course Outcomes Students Outcomes
A student completing this course should at the minimum be able to show: a b c d e
CO 1 Sound knowledge on the concepts of the philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations of education. ✓
CO 2 Competency in applying educational philosophies to teaching and learning situations. ✓
CO 3 Competency in applying sociological foundations of education to teaching and learning situations. ✓ ✓ ✓
CO 4 Competency in applying psychological foundations of education to teaching and learning situations. ✓ ✓

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GENERAL TINIO CAMPUS
Transforming Communities through Science and Technology
VI. COURSE COVERAGE
Course Orientation – University’s Vision and Mission, Graduate School Goals, Program goals, Program Educational Objectives, Course and Student Outcomes,
Course Requirements and Grading System
Course
Outcome
Learning Unit/Topic Time
Allotment
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Teaching & Learning
Activities
Assessment
Tools
CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
LU 1 – Philosophies of
Education
Perennialism
Idealism
Realism
Progrevism
Essentialism
Existentialism
18 hours
Sound concept of the
philosophies of education
Competency in applying the
philosophies of education in
the context of teaching and
learning situations.
Online Interactive Lecture-
Discussion through Google
Classroom, Schoology, and
Zoom.
Reporting
Lecture
Power point presentation
Multi media / video
Homework and Quizzes
on Google Classroom/
Schoology
CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
LU 2 – Sociology in
Education
Early History of Sociology
in Education.
Classical Sociologist
Contemporary theoretical
Approaches
18 hours
Sound concept of the
sociological foundations of
education.
Competency in applying the
sociological foundations of
education in the contexts of
teaching and learning
situations.
Online Interactive Lecture-
Discussion through Google
Classroom, Schoology, and
Zoom.
Case study
Homework, Quizzes,
and Term Exam on
Google Classroom/
Schoology

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Transforming Communities through Science and Technology
Emperical Methods in
Educational Sociology Competency in applying
emperical methods in
educational sociology.
CO 1
CO 2
CO 3
CO4
LU 3 – Psychology of
Education
Understanding the
Learner’s Growth and
Development
Cognitive Theories of
Development
Socio-cultural Theories of
Learning
Behavioral Psychology of
Learning
18 hours
Sound understanding of the
learner’s growth and
development
Clear concepts on the
cognitive, socio-cultural, and
behavioral theories of learning.
Online Interactive Lecture-
Discussion through Google
Classroom, Schoology, and
Zoom.
Case study
Lecture
Power point presentation
Multi media / video
Homework, Quizzes,
and Term Exam on
Google Classroom/
Schoology
VII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA
Evaluation Criteria
Description Midterm/Final
Online Class Participation (Zoom / MS Teams) 30%
Quizzes/Performance-based test (Google Classroom/Schoology) 40%
Final Examination (Google Classroom /Schoology) 30%
Total 100%

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TECHNOLOGY
GENERAL TINIO CAMPUS
Transforming Communities through Science and Technology
Grading System:
The University Grading System is specified in the matrix below.
Numerical
Value
Percentage /
Descriptive
Equivalent
Numerical
Value
Percentage /
Descriptive
Equivalent
Numerical
Value
Percentage /
Descriptive
Equivalent
Numerical
Value
Percentage /
Descriptive
Equivalent
1.0 99 - 100% 1.4 89 – 91% 1.8 79 – 81% INC Incomplete
1.1 97 - 98% 1.5 87 – 88% 1.9 77 – 78% D
Dropped
without Credit
1.2 94 – 96% 1.6 84 – 86% 2.0 75 – 76%
1.3 92 – 93% 1.7 82 – 83% 5.0 74% & below,
Failed
** Highest Grade – 1.0
* Lowest Grade – 2.0
VIII. REFERENCES
Daniel, G. (2013). A Guidance Approach for the Encouraging Classroom (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning. ISBN 9781133938934.
Demetriou, Andreas (2015). "Intelligence in Cultural, Social and Educational Context". International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences. pp. 313–322.
doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.92147-0. ISBN 978-0-08-097087-5.
Geer, R. & T. Sweeney (2012). "Students' voices about learning with technology". Journal of Social Sciences. 8 (2): 294–303.
Hamidi, F., M. Meshkat, R. Rezaee & M. Jafari (2011). "Information technology in education". Procedia Computer Science. 3: 369–373. ISSN 18770509.
McWilliams, Spencer A. (2015). "Psychology, History of (Twentieth Century)". International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences. pp. 412–417.
doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.03046-4. ISBN 978-0-08-097087-5.
Internet Sites
E-books in Education

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GENERAL TINIO CAMPUS
Transforming Communities through Science and Technology
IX. ADDITIONAL READINGS
Antolin, J. (2017). “Effects of Cooperative Learning Method on Students’ Performance Level in Mathematics”
Dela Cruz, A. (2018). “Self-Perception about Metacognition of Physics Teachers”
Layco, E. (2018). “Students' Self-regulation and the Mediating Effects of Mathematical Resilience and Efficacy to their Deferred Gratification, Engagement,
and Achievement”. Unpublished Dissertation
Malgapo, C. R. (2020). “Pedagogical Approaches and Techniques of Non-Education Graduates Teaching General Mathematics in the Senior High School”
Quintos, R. (2019). “Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles of the Alternative Learning System Learners: Basis for the Development of Instructional
Materials in Problem Solving”. Unpublished Dissertation
Prepared by:
RONALD F. PASCUAL, Ph.D.
Noted:
MIGUEL R. SANTOS, Ph. D.
Approved:
JOCELYN B. CRUZ, Ph.D.
Subject Teacher Chairperson, Program Dean, Graduate School
Date Signed: Date Signed: Date Signed: