MINDORO STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY

Bongabong Campus
Labasan, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro

PROGRAM: Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English/Math/TLE (Fourth Year)

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
 Articulate and discuss latest development in the specific field of practice.
 Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the development of adolescent learners.
 Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of various learning areas in the secondary curriculum.
 Create and utilize materials appropriate to the secondary level to enhance teaching and learning.
 Design and implement assessment tools and procedures to measure secondary learning outcomes.
 Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino.
 Create and innovate alternative teaching strategies and techniques.
 Reflect on the teaching learning skills to constantly improve their knowledge, skills and practices.
 Facilitate learning in diverse learning environment and diverse type of learners.
 Work effectively and independently.

COURSE INFORMATION:
ACADEMIC YEAR First Semester, 2018-2019

COURSE CODE Social Science 202

COURSE TITLE Politics and Governance with Philippine Constitution

COURSE DESCRIPTION An introduction to the basic concepts and tenets of political science focusing on politics, governance and
government. The course tackles the 1987 Philippine Constitution- the fundamental law of the land. It focused
on providing the interpretations on the Constitution specifically. This is a three unit course in the Philippine
Education System mandated by the Commission on Higher education (CHED) for the tertiary level.

COURSE CREDITS 3 units

CONTACT HOURS/ WEEK 3 Hours / Week

PREREQUISITE None
 COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of the course, the students are expected to accomplish the following:

KNOWLEDGE LEVEL:
1. Describe the key concepts and theoretical approaches and frameworks of political analyst in
analyzing past and present developments of the Philippine government;
2. Be familiar with the current events/issues both national and global level that influenced political,
social and economic changes.

SKILL LEVEL:
1. Provide an Analysis Paper on the function of the branches of government and Bill of Rights;
2. Make a short film regarding the exercise of constitutional rights enshrined in the law.

ATTITUDE LEVEL:
1. Be mindful of the existing problems and issues in the community;
2. Ignite the sense of duty and commitment as citizen of the Republic;
3. Demonstrate the spirit of intellectual maturity by subscribing to the principles of the state;
4. Develop the sense of patriotism and nationalism to the Republic.

LEARNING PLAN

LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPICS TIME ALLOTMENT TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

At the end of the semester, the students must have: Preliminaries 5 Hours  Concept Diagnosis;  Presentation of output;
 Gained knowledge about the basic concept of 1. Brief introduction to the study of  Community Exposure;  Quiz;
politics, political organizations, state, politics and political science  Lecture- Discussion;  Recitation;
government and constitution: 2. The concept of the State  Lecture  Narrative Report.
3. Inherent Powers of the State
4. Government
5. Constitution
 Raised awareness on the National Territory; ARTICLE I 6 hours  Construction of Personal  Case Review;
 Developed critical thinking in defending our 1. Preamble; Vision/Mission;  Graded Recitation;
country’s claim over territorial dispute/s; 2. National Territory  Listen- Think-Pair- Share;  Written Examination
 Outlined the tedious process in amending the  Archipelagic Principle  Oral presentation;
Constitution;  Territorial Sea  Sharing Circle.
 Kept patriotism, nationalism and love to the  Contagious Zone
citizenry and the state.  Exclusive Economic Zone
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 3. Independence and Friendship:
Shared Histories in the China-
Philippine Sea Crisis.

 Recognized the significance of state policies in ARTICLE II- State Principles (Section 4 hours  Discussion of current events;  Case Study;
government internal and external affairs; 1-28)  Collaborative Learning;  Learning Journal;
 Outlined the policies and principles that are  Personal Response.  Graded Recitation.
observed and backed up by laws.

 Examined and internalized the rights provided ARTICLE III -Bill of Rights ( Section 1- 6 hours  Discussion of current events;  Presentation;
under the Constitution; 22)  Experience Conceptualization;  Case Study;
 Applied student’s constitutional rights in their 1. Search and Seizures;  Situational Analysis;  Reflection Paper;
everyday life. 2. Warranties Arrest;  Film Viewing;  Quiz.
3. Right to Privacy;  Group Activity;
4. Freedom of Speech of expression,  Court Observation.
or of the press;
 Cyber Crime Law
5. Right of People to information;
 Freedom of information
Bill
6. Religious freedom;
7. Right to form Association;
8. Obligations of Contract;
9. Miranda Doctrine;
10. Bail
 Forms
 Who may invoke the Right
 Factors Affecting Bail
11. Presumption of Innocence
12. Writ of Habeas Corpus
 Napoles Case
13. Rights Against Self- Incrimination;
14. Involuntary Servitude;
15. Double jeopardy;
16. Ex Post facto Law vs Bill of
Attainder

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 Recognized the Importance of Citizenship; ARTICLE IV -Citizenship 6 hours  Lecture-Discussion;  Reaction Paper;
 Analyzed actual cases on citizenship issues; 1. Doctrine of Citizenship;  Film Viewing;  Case Digest;
 Became aware of current issues involving 2. Ways of Acquiring Citizenship;  Library Research;  Inviting experts;
citizenship. 3. Naturalization  Peer Interview.  Revalida.
 Filing
 Disqualification 
4. Dual Citizenship;
5. Fernando Poe Jr. Case;
6. Senator Grace Poe Case.
MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Define suffrage ARTICLE VI – Suffrage 6 hours  .Exercise voting process Quiz through voting
Exercise suffrage process and requirement process
 Appreciate the structure of Legislative and ARTICLE VI -Legislative Department 9 hours  Community Exposure;  Case Study;
Executive Department; 1. Legislative Power;  Situational Analysis;  Debate;
 Recalled nature, functions and doctrines 2. Scope and Classification of Powers;  Library Research;  Reaction Paper.
underlying Legislative and Executive  Inquiries in aid of legislation  Film Viewing.
Departments of the Government;  Limitations of the
 Evaluated the Powers of the President; investigative power of
Developed comprehension Skills in analyzing congress
Government’s Current issues.  Appropriation Power
3. Composition of both Houses
 Qualifications
 Compensation
 Vacancy
 Rights and Privileges
I. Parliamentary Immunities
4. Party List Representatives;
5. The Organization of Electoral
Tribunal

ARTICLE VII -Executive Department

1. Executive Powers;
2. Presidential Immunities;
3. Term of Office;
4. re- election;
5. Prohibitions;
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 6. Rules of Succession.

 Evaluated Philippine Legal System; ARTICLE VIII -Judicial Department 9 hours  Court Observation;  Graded Recitation;
 Assessed the effectiveness of Judicial 1. Judicial Power  Talk- Aloud;  Individual Presentation
Department in the Philippines;  Doctrine of Judicial  Situational Analysis. of Output.
 Determined the issues handled and confronted Supremacy
by Constitutional Commissions.  Power of Judicial Review
2. Jurisdiction of Courts
 Original Jurisdiction
 Appellate Jurisdiction
 Exclusive Jurisdiction
 Concurrent Jurisdiction
 Limited Jurisdiction

ARTICLE IX -Constitutional
Commissions
1. Commo0n Provisions
 Independence of the
Commissions
 Qualifications
 Term of Office
 Salaries
2. The Civil Service Commission
 Goals
 Prime Duties of Civil Service
Officers and Employees;
 Rights;
 Nepotism.
3. The COMELEC
 Salient Features
4. The Commission on Audit
 Composition
 Duties of the Commission.

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 Discussed the rationale for the grant of local ARTICLE XI -Local Government 9 Hours  Brainstorming;  Narrative Report;
autonomy; 1. Characteristics of LGU;  Lecture;  Quiz;
 Distinguished the different Local Government 2.Decentralization vs De-  Internet Surfing;  Inviting Experts;
units; concentration;  Small Group Discussion;  Revalidate.
 Proposed ways on how to mitigate red tape in 3. Enhancement Powers  Writing Process.
the government.  Power to levy Taxes;
 Tax Exemption Privileges;
 Debt relief;
 Organizational Changes;
 Developing Partnership.
4. Revenue and Taxing Powers of
LGU’s
5. Qualification and Term of Office
6. Creation and Modification of Local
Government

ARTICLE XI -Accountability of Public

Officers
1. Norms of Conduct of Public
Officials and Employees;
2. Basis for Disciplinary Action;
3. Anti-graft and Corrupt Practices;
4. Grounds for Impeachment;
5. Procedure in Impeachment;
6. Right to Ill-Gotten Wealth.
FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: GRADING SYSTEM

Quizzes …….……………………………. 40%
 Attendance Recitation ………………………………. 20%
 Quizzes Project/module ……………………… 10%
 Recitation Midterm/Final Exam ……………… 30%
 Mid-Term and Final Examinations TOTAL …………………………. 100%
 Compilation Of Outputs

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REFERENCE MATERIALS:
BOOKS:
Albano, Albano Jr., Albano (2004). Political Law Reviewer. Rex Book Store; Inc. Manila
Coquila, J. (2012). Human Rights. Rex Book Store, Inc. Manila
Cruz, Isani A. (2000). Constitutional Law. Central LawBook Publishing Co., Inc. Manila
Lazo, Ricardo S. (2009). Philippine Governance and the 1987 Constitution. Rex Book Store, Inc. Manila
Costales, Saluba, Carlos (2010). Politics and Governance History, Government and Constitution. Rex Bookstore Inc. Manila

OTHER REFERENCES:
Research:
Reynaldo Ileto, Independence and Friendship: Shared Histories in the China-Philippine Sea Crisis

Prepared and Submitted by:

DIONISIO E. BRINOSA, Ed. D.

Instructor

Reviewed and Recommended by:

ENRIQUE T. MAGALAY JR.

Program Chair – Teacher Educ.

Approved by:
APRIL M. FAELDON, Ph. D.
Dean, Teacher Education

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