This document provides information about Bohol Island State University in the Philippines, including its vision, mission, goals, and core values. It also outlines the course syllabus for a Law Related Studies course, covering topics like the Philippine constitution and bill of rights. The course objectives are mapped to program outcomes, and the content, assessment methods, and references are detailed. In summary, the document outlines the strategic direction and curriculum for a law-focused course at Bohol Island State University.

1. Republic of the Philippines
BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
MAIN CAMPUS
Tagbilaran City
COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
First Semester, A.Y. 2015- 2016
VISION: A premier Science and Technology university for the formation of a world class and
virtuous human resource for sustainable development in Bohol and the country.
MISSION: BISU is committed to provide quality higher education in the arts and sciences, as
well as in the professional and technological fields; undertake research and
development, and extension services for sustainable development of Bohol and the
country.
GOALS: 1. Pursue faculty and education excellence and strengthen the current viable
curricular programs and develop curricular programs that are responsive to the
demands of the times both in the industry and the environment.
2. Promote quality research outputs that respond to the needs of the local and
national communities.
3. Develop communities through responsive extension programs.
4. Adopt efficient and profitable income generating projects/enterprise for self-
sustainability.
5. Provide adequate, state-of-the-art and accessible infrastructure support
facilities for quality equation.
6. Promote efficient and effective good governance supportive of high quality
education.
CORE VALUES:
1. Search for Excellence
(BISU’s commitment to quality education shall be driven and characterized
by excellence in every output and activity it produces/conducts through
interweaving the technical, fundamental and practical knowledge.)
2. Responsiveness to Challenges
(As a newfound institution of higher learning, BISU is faced will all the
challenges demanded particularly the continuing depletion of the national
government’s financial support along with BISU’s desire for upgrading its
facilities and human resources. Being intellectually diverse and
entrepreneurial, creative and innovative, BISU shall beat the odds by
capitalizing on creative collaborations with its individual campuses, the
community, local government units and other sectors available.)
3. Student Access
(Being a state-owned university, BISU is committed to providing public
service, by becoming a university that is open and accessible to all students
who merit entrance. This value is the most important consideration by BISU
in its drive to continuously develop, improve and upgrade its facilities and
seek for more funds.)
4. Public Engagement
(Expresses BISU’s commitment to search for knowledge-based solutions to
societal and economic problems particularly of Bohol and of the region.
Public engagement is the interpretation of BISU’s commitment to research
and extension by being proactive in introducing changes that will deeply
impact on the improvement of the life of the people.)
5. Good Governance
(Alongside the current regime’s objectives of good governance in the
delivery of basic services, BISU shall strive to institutionalize a streamlined,
efficient and effective structure and systems that is supportive of the
university’s goals and objectives, sans bureaucratic practices.)
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
BEEd 1. promote higher literacy, critical thinking, upgraded competencies and skills
on basic education through innovative trainings;

2. 2. develop students’ research capabilities through relevant researches;
3. establish a research-based extension program to promote economic, social
and cultural development;
4. provide the necessary facilities and effective services;
5. produce academically, emotionally, socially, morally equipped and humane
educators in a progressive and student-friendly learning environment.
BSEd 1. produce academically proficient graduates in their area of specialization;
2. develop students’ research capabilities through relevant researches;
3. establish a research-based extension program to promote economic, social
and cultural development;
4. provide the necessary facilities and effective services;
5. upgrade competencies and integrate values within and across the learning and
tool subjects in a progressive and student-friendly learning environment.
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Component Major
Course Code Soc.Stud.11ed
Course Name Law Related Studies
Pre-requisite Soc.Stud.10ed
Course Credits 3units
Contact Hours/week 3hours
Course Description A study of selected laws of the country that have practical
applications in the individuals’ exercise of their functions at home, in
the school, community and workplace, e.g., family law, labor law,
human rights, public accountability, consumer law and common
offenses. All lessons shall be selected, organized and simplified for
instruction in the classroom.
Program Outcomes
Common to Teacher
Education
Performance indicators
1. Articulate the relationship
of education to larger
historical, social, cultural
and political processes.
(NCBTS Domain 1-Social
Regard for Learning)
 Divide the internal and external processes involved in the
transitions of Constitution in the Philippine setting.
 Generate opportunities for reflection on historical, social, cultural
and political processes as they affect the day to day lives of the
students.
2. Facilitate learning using a
wide range of teaching
methodologies in various
types of environment.
(NCBTS Domain 2-
Learning Environment)
 Critically understand the fundamental law of the land
 Actively engages students to sustain interest in the subject
matter.
 Implements learner-friendly classroom management procedures
and practices as they exercise their rights and functions in the
government.
3. Develop alternative
teaching approaches for
diverse learners. (NCBTS
Domain 3-Diversity of
Learners)
 Intelligently explain the selected laws in accordance with the
Philippine Constitution to the individuals’ as they exercise their
functions at home, in the school, community and workplace
 Evaluate current laws accountability to the rights and privileges
of individuals
 Use varied teaching methodologies appropriate for diverse
learners.
4. Apply skills in curriculum
development, lesson
planning, materials
development, instructional
delivery and educational
assessment. (NCBTS
Domain 4-Curriculum)
 Implement and evaluate the curriculum.
 Effectively write and carry out the laws in accordance to the
Philippine Constitution.
 Analyze and interpret laws and information using appropriate
tools to carry out
5. Demonstrate basic and
higher levels of thinking
skills in planning,
assessing and reporting.
(NCBTS Domain 5-
 Laws in the Philippine Constitution shall be analyze and
simplified
 Ability to use interdisciplinary approach in acquiring knowledge in
law related studies

3. Planning, Assessing &
Reporting)
 Analyze the functions of every laws from multiple viewpoints
6. Practice professional and
ethical teaching standards
to respond to the
demands of the
community. (Domain 6-
Community Linkage)
 Behave in accordance to the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
 Use the home, school, work place and community as a learning
resource.
7. Pursue lifelong learning
for personal and
professional growth.
(NCBTS Domain 7-
Personal Growth &
Professional
Development)
 Plans and carries out laws in the Philippine Constitution
 Follow the rights and privileges of individual’s as they exercise
their human rights
COURSE OBJECTIVES IN RELATION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Course Objectives Program Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. Analyze and evaluate fundamental legal principles
and concepts, including their origins, evolution,
and contemporary laws in the 1987 Philippine
Constitution
E D D D E D D
2. Demonstrated their understanding on laws in the
1987 Philippine Constitution in dealing responsibly
with people at home, school workplace &
community.
E E E D D D D
3. Applied effectively the rights and privileges of
every individual in accordance with the 1987
Philippine Constitution.
D D D D D D D
4. Displayed ways of showing respect to the different
family cultures as agents of change in
transformative education in concordant of the
1987 Philippine Constitution
E E E E E E E
5. Exhibited the importance of empowerment,
respect & equality between men & women to
respond the role of every human in Article XIII of
the 1987 Philippine constitution
E E E D D D D
6. Engaged in carry out of every person’s rights and
privileges.
E E E D D D D
7. Demonstrated positive values & professional ethics
to build & sustain peace in the community & the
world.
D D D D D D D
Legend: I-Introductory E-Enabling D-Demonstrated
Methodologies/
Strategies/Techniques
Album Making, Brainstorming, Collaborative Learning, Collage Making,
Cooperative Learning, Discussion, Dramatization, Group Dynamics,
Graphic Organizer, HOTS Questions, Interactive Discussion, Imagery
Activity, Lecture, Modified Debate, News casting, Role Playing,
Simulation, Symposium, Talk Show, Think-Pair- Share
COURSE OUTLINE
CONTENT/TOPICS Timeframe Remarks
Orientation (Course Syllabus, VMGO, Classroom
Policies) and Leveling Off
Prelim
I. Introduction to Law Related Studies
A. Constitution definition
1. Purpose of the Constitution
2. Written and Unwritten Constitution
3. Qualities of a Good Written Constitution
4. Essential Parts of a Good Written Constitution

4. 5. State
6. Theories of the Origin of the State
7. Elements of State
8. Government of the Republic of the Philippines
9. Functions of Government
10. Divisions of Government
11. De jure/ De facto
B. 1987 Philippine Constitution
1. Preamble
2. Nature and Purpose of Preamble
Week 1-6
II. Article II—Declaration of Principles and State Policies
1. Section 10-19
A. Article III--Bill of Rights
1. Section 1-22
B. Article IV--Citizenship
1. Section 1-5
Week 6-12
Midterm
III. Article X—Local Government
1. Section 1-14
 Autonomous Region
1. Section 15-21
A. Article XI--Accountability of the Public Officers
1. Section 1-18
IV. Article XIII—Social Justice and Human Rights
1. Section 1-3
 Agrarian Reform and Resource Reform
2. Section 4-8
 Urban Land Reform and Housing
3. Section 9-10
 Health
4. Section 11-13
 Women
5. Section 14
 Role and Rights of People’s Organizations
6. Section 15-16
 Human Rights
7. Section 17-19
Week 6-12
Semi-Final
V. Article XIV—Education, Science, and Technology,
Arts, Culture and Sports Education
1. Section 1-5
A. Language 227
1. Section 6-9
B. Science and Technology
1. Section 10-13
C. Arts and Culture
1. Section 14-18
D. Sports
1. Section 19
Week 13-18
IV. Article XV—Family
1. Section 1
2. Section 2
3. Section 3
4. Section 4
Week 19-20
Final Term
Integration of Values:
Conscientiousness Empathy Initiative Resourcefulness
Commitment Empowerment Justice Self-control
Cooperation Flexibility Non- stereotyping Self-esteem/worth
Critical analysis Gender Equality Non- violence Self-respect
Courtesy Global concern Obedience Social responsibility
Decision-making Gratitude Open-mindedness Sincerity
Dedication Honesty Openness Tactfulness
Ecological concern Humility Respect Unity

5. Course Requirements:
Midterm: Final:
Prelim and Midterm Examinations Semi and Final Examinations
Individual/Group outcome-based project Outcome-based projects
(oral report, Profile of the government officials) (oral report, Research paper)
Grading System:
A. 60% passing mark/transmutation of raw scores or cumulative related scores
B. Class Participation---------------------- 40%
(quizzes, recitation, assignment)
Major Examinations------------------ 40%
Outcome-based projects------------ 20%
100 %
References :
Main Textbooks:
Corpuz, R.et.al, 2012. Understanding the Philippine Constitution. Intramuros, Manila:
Mindshapers Co., Inc.
De Leon, H. et.al, 2011.Textbook on the Philippine Constitution, 2011 Edition. Metro Manila: Rex
Printing Company, Inc.
Other References:
Lazo, Ricardo.2009. Philippine Governance and the 1987 Constitution, 2009 Edition. Metro
Manila: Rex Printing Company, Inc.
Designed by:
JERLYN MAE S. QUILIOPE
Instructor
Checked by:
ANTONIETAO. OCAÑA, Ph.D
Chairperson
Approved by:
MARIA ELENA S. MANDIN, Ph.D
Dean, College of Teacher Education
and Laboratory Classes