MALLIG PLAINS COLLEGES, INC.

Casili, Mallig, Isabela

GRADUATE SCHOOL
SYLLABUS

Course Title : MAED 302 CURRENT ISSUES AND PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION

Course Description

This course will engage in the critical examination of a wide array of current educational issues from a variety of perspectives, like: socio-cultural,
philosophical, historical, economic, moral, legal, pedagogical, professional, and personal. Emphasis will be on developing, analyzing, and clarifying personal beliefs,
values, assumptions related to educational practice and decision-making within the context of what can often be contentious and educational issues difficult to
resolve.

Course Credit : 3 Units

Contact Hours : 3 Hours per Week

Pre-requisite : None

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, MAED students shall be able to:

1. examine a wide array of current educational issues from a variety of perspectives (socio-cultural, philosophical, historical, economic, moral, legal,
pedagogical, professional, and personal);
2. develop, analyze, and clarify personal beliefs, values, assumptions related to educational practice;
3. enhance decision-making skills within the context of what can often be contentious and educational issues difficult to resolve;
4. practice core values and professionalism at any endeavors in response to the school’s Mission, Vision, and Philosophy.

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Course Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the semester, every graduate student is expected to:

1. discuss Basic Education Development Plan 2030 as long-term plan for basic education to strategically address the immediate impact of the pandemic on
learning and confront the challenge of education quality;
2. explain the 45 key initiatives of the MATATAG Agenda;
3. discuss the the roles and responsibilities of DepEd operating units in conducting monitoring and evaluation (M&E), set the systems and processes of the
organization, and firm-up indicators to reflect the agency performance and goals through the Basic Education Monitoring and Evaluation Framework ;
4. recognize professional development opportunities of teachers through the Implementation of the NEAP Transformation (DO 11, s. 2019)
5. discuss Merit Selection Plan or hiring of employees on the basis of their qualifications, fitness and ability to perform the duties and assume the
responsibilities of the position being filled;
6. discuss Induction Program for Beginning Teachers or the agency’s initiative on the professional development program that incorporates mentoring and is
designed to offer support, guidance, and orientation for beginning teachers during the transition into their first teaching jobs;
7. examine K-10 curriculum;
8. appraise the Proposed Policy Revisions to Teacher Workload;
9. analyze the Mainstreaming of Gender and Development in the Curriculum and Harmonized Gender and Development Programs;
10. discuss issues and concerns on the Multi-Year RPMS-PPST Tools and Guidelines;
11. submit meta-analysis of researches on the current issues on policies, curriculum, governance both in higher and basic education.

Course Outline

Week Topic
1 1. School’s Vision, Mission, Philosophy, Objective and Core Values
2 2. Basic Education Development Plan 2030 (DO 24, s. 2022)
3 3. MATATAG Agenda
4 4. Adoption of the Basic Education Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (BEMEF) DO 29, s. 2022
5 5. Implementation of the NEAP Transformation (DO 11, s. 2019)
6 6. Merit Selection Plan (DO 007, s. 2023)
7 7. Induction Program for Beginning Teachers
8 8. K-10 Curriculum
9 9. Proposed Policy Revisions to Teacher Workload
10 10. Mainstreaming Gender and Development in the Curriculum and Harmonized Gender and Development Programs

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 11 11. Multi-Year RPMS-PPST Tools and Guidelines
12 12. Research Studies on the Current Issues in the Philippine Education
13 13. Presentation of Meta-analysis (Basic Education)
14 14. Presentation of Meta-analysis (Higher Education)

PHILOSOPHY VISION MISSION GOALS OBJECTIVES

Every individual A Human Resource To provide students 1. To produce employable 1. Access – To provide access to quality education
has the right to Development Center with relevant graduates with honor, through affordable means and scholarship
quality education for professional knowledge, skills and dignity, and integrity. grants.
that empowers him competence, steeped qualities to address 2. To enhance capabilities to 2. Instruction – To upgrade curricula, academic
to perform with piety, love and local, national and employers through qualification and instructional competencies of
efficiently his self-discipline for global concerns professional development faculty and staff to ensure employability of
duties and sustainable socio- through creativity and program. graduates.
obligation to economic growth to love for honest work; 3. To render quality services 3. Research – To develop research capabilities of
society. enhance human and appropriate for the satisfaction of students, faculty and staff; and in still
dignity and national lifestyle guided by faith stakeholders. commitment to progressive improvement and the
peace. in God, love for 4. To undertake research to pursuit of excellence through life-long learning;
country and fellowmen. address national and 4. Extension – To assist communities through
global concerns. continuing search for socially relevant and
beneficial development projects.

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Course Learning Plan

Performance
Week Learning Outcomes Topic Activities/strategies
Indicators
o Internalize school’s PVMCVO o Mallig Plains Colleges, Inc. PVMCVO, and Course o Audio-visual presentation o One-page pledge
Discuss Course Syllabus Syllabus o Lecture discussion of commitment
o Discuss importance, functions, o Importance, functions, purposes and benefits of o Brainstorming session
1&2 purposes and benefits of entrepreneurship o Group discussion
entrepreneurship
o Institute Entrepreneurial Research o Entrepreneurship Research from different
from different perspectives perspectives

o Discuss Basic Education o Basic Education Development Plan o Lecture discussions, o Written Output
Development Plan 2030 as long- - Major Challenges in Basic Education Sector o Audio-visual presentation
term plan for basic education to Analysis o Brainstorming
strategically address the - Priority Development Areas o Group discussion
immediate impact of the pandemic - The Filipino Learner
3 on learning and confront the - Results Framework
challenge of education quality. - Implementation Arrangements
- Phases of Implementation
- Priorities for 2022-2023
- Performance Targets
o Explain the 45 key initiatives of the o MATATAG Agenda o Lecture discussion, o Fill-out alignment
MATATAG Agenda; - Make the curriculum relevant to produce job- o Brainstorming session matrix
ready, active, and responsible citizens o Audio-visual presentation o Prelim Exam
- Take steps to accelerate delivery of basic o Group discussion
4 education facilities and services
- Take good care of learners by promoting
learner well-being, inclusive education and
positive learning environment
- Give support for teachers to teach better
5 o Recognize professional o Implementation of the NEAP Transformation (DO o Audio-visual presentation *One page reflection

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 development opportunities of 11, s. 2019) o Lecture discussion on career path
teachers through the - Context and Rationale o Brainstorming session
Implementation of the NEAP - Proposed Structure of NEAP o Group discussion
Transformation (DO 11, s. 2019). - Scale of Transformed Neap in Terms of
Dedicated Staff, Position Titles, and Role
Descriptions
- Proposed Initial Core Programs of the
Transformed Neap and Strategies for Delivery
- Change Management and Transition Plan
o Discuss Merit Selection Plan or o DepEd Order No. 7, s. 2023 o Audio-visual presentation o Reflection paper
hiring of employees based on their  Guidelines on Recruitment, Selection, and o Lecture discussion
qualifications, fitness and ability to Appointment in the Department of Education o Brainstorming session
6 perform the duties and assume the  Rationale o Group discussion
responsibilities of the position  Scope
being filled.  Definition of Terms and Acronyms
 Policy Statement
o Discuss Induction Program for o Induction Program for Beginning Teachers o Audio-visual presentation o Filled-out M&E Tool
Beginning Teachers or the - Draft Implementing Guidelines of Induction o Lecture discussion for Mentors and
agency’s initiative on the Program for Beginning Teachers o Brainstorming session School Heads
professional development program o I. Rationale o Group discussion
that incorporates mentoring and is o II. Scope
designed to offer support, o III. Definition of Terms
guidance, and orientation for o IV. Policy Statement
beginning teachers during the o V. Conceptual Framework of IPBT
7 transition into their first teaching o VI. Procedure
jobs. o VII. Roles and Responsibilities
 Organizing the In-School Mentoring
 Organizing the LACs
 Program Implementation
o VIII. Expenses
o IX. Monitoring and Evaluation

8 o Examine K-10 curriculum. o K-10 Curriculum o Lecture discussion o Reflection Paper

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 o Online Research o Midterm Exam
o Group discussion
o Midterm exam
o Appraise the Proposed Policy o Proposed Policy Revisions to Teacher Workload o Audio-visual presentation o Policy
9 Revisions to Teacher Workload o Group discussion Recommendation

o Analyze the Mainstreaming of o Mainstreaming Gender and Development in the o Audio-visual presentation o Group Written
Gender and Development in the Curriculum and Harmonized Gender and o Lecture discussion Output
10 Curriculum and Harmonized Development Programs o Brainstorming session
Gender and Development
Programs.

o Discuss issues and concerns on o Multi-Year RPMS-PPST Tools and Guidelines o Audio-visual presentation o Appraisal of sample
the Multi-Year RPMS-PPST Tools o Lecture discussion IPCRFs
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and Guidelines;

o Submit meta-analysis of o Research Studies on the Current Issues in the o Presentation of meta- o Meta-analysis of
researches on the current issues Philippine Education analysis researches on the
12-14 on policies, curriculum, - Meta-analysis (Higher and Basic Education) current issues on
governance both in higher and policies, curriculum,
basic education. governance, etc.

Course References:

DepEd Order No. 24, s. 2022. Adoption of the Basic Education Development Plan 2030
DepEd Order 29, s. 2022. Adoption of the Basic Education Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (BEMEF)
DepEd Order 11, s. 2019. Implementation of the NEAP Transformation
DepEd Order 007, s. 2023. Merit Selection Plan
DepEd Memorandum 008, s. [Link]-Year RPMS-PPST Tools and Guidelines

Online References

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Grading System

METAANALYSIS OUTPUT
45%
(as a subject embodied in the syllabus and as a final requirement)
ORAL REPORT
 Presentation
 Clarity of explanation 25%
 Ability to answer a question
 Mastery of the topic
FINAL EXAMINATION 20%
ATTENDANCE 10%
TOTAL 100%

Classroom Policies:

1. ATTENDANCE. This is crucial as every scheduled class will have discussions which are vital for you to understand topics. And if you will be absent because
of sickness or other emergencies, make sure to notify your instructor and ask your classmates for possible assignments or quizzes that you may have
missed. Be sure as well to make up for any, if there are. Should the instructor be absent, you will be given an activity to work on class.
2. GADGETS. The use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited during class. Kindly turn off your phones or put them into silent mode.
3. HONESTY. Assignments, quizzes cases as well as examinations must be your own, original work. Do not ever attempt to copy or represent someone’s work
as your own. Always remember that plagiarism is a serious offense

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 4. CONDUCT. Classroom discussions enable us to share our opinions and or ideas, and learn from others. It is a must that we observe proper conduct (e.g. not
making fun of other students) especially during recitation. Criticisms are encouraged as long as they are objective or are not offensive.
5. PUNCTUALITY. Punctuality means being present before the class starts. Furthermore, it also means being able to submit given assignments, cases and
other assigned activities on or before the deadline. Late submissions will incur deductions.
6. PERONAL NECESSITIES. Please make sure to use the restroom before the class starts.
7. CONSULTATION. Should you be needing clarificatory questions with any of the planned topics or activities, please feel free to message via created class
group chat or call your instructor.

Prepared by:

JOY S. FERRER-LOPEZ PhD

Professor

Noted by:

AURORA V. ADAYA, PhD METHODIA B. LAGADI, PhD

Dean, Graduate School Vice President for Academic Affairs

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