Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science
The Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science (BSEd – Science) is a four-year degree program that prepares future educators to effectively teach science subjects at the secondary level. It emphasizes a deep understanding of scientific concepts, the application of scientific inquiry in teaching, and the utilization of effective science teaching and assessment methods. (CMO No. 75, s. 2017)
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TOTAL UNITS OF THE CURRICULUM
General Education Courses
Mandated Courses
Professional Education Courses (ED)
Major Courses (SCI-M)
Other Electives
TOTAL
UNITS
48
14
48
77
1
188
Program Educational Objectives
PEO 1. Highly-Skilled Classroom Facilitator. Secondary Teacher who manifests the desire to continuously pursue personal and professional development, specializing in the content and pedagogy for secondary education in the context of Inclusive Education, Education for Sustainable Development and Fourth Industrial Revolution. (CMO 75, s. 2017 Program goals, PO 6.3.f, CTU Vision)
PEO 2. Ethically-Imbued Educational Leader. Secondary Teacher-leader who demonstrates in-depth understanding of learner diversity in the realm of 21st Century Education, possessing the core values of Commitment, Transparency, Unity, Professionalism, Integrity, Excellence and Spirituality. (CMO 75, s. 2017, PO6.3.a, CTU Core values)
PEO 3. Service-Oriented Professional. An English language secondary teacher who demonstrates service orientation and use of tools and technology (SMART) to accelerate learning and teaching through generation of new knowledge in the teaching arena. (CMO 75, s. 2017, PO 6.3.d, PO 6.4.a, 6.4.c – CMO 46, s.2012)
PEO 4. Efficient Professional Learning Community (PLC) Advocate. Secondary-Teacher-communicator who manifests skills in communication for partnership and linkages in the local, national and international arena, demonstrating positive attributes of a model teacher, both as an individual and as a professional. (CMO 75, s. 2017, PO 6.3.e, CTU VMG)
PEO 5. Innovative Science Teacher and Researcher. An academic who constantly updates one’s skills and competencies to adapt to evolving professional environments within the areas of technology, science education, and research and development. (CMO 75, s 2017, PO 6.3.4.a, PO 6.3.4.c)
Program Outcomes
The graduates of the programs shall be able to:
PO 1. Demonstrate deep understanding of scientific concepts and principles.
PO 2. Apply scientific inquiry in teaching and learning.
PO 3. Utilize effective science teaching and assessment methods.
PO 4. Manifest meaningful and comprehensive Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) of the sciences.
PO 5. Design a technology-driven pedagogy that caters Enhanced K-12 Curriculum.
PO 6. Use the research-based body of knowledge in the real-life situation.