THE OFFICIAL GUIDE
2015 EDITION
Dearest Students,
I
am very, very excited to meet you when names in the class list become faces.
The Muse, the guardian of arts and sciences, through the Dean, has decreed that
we meet each other for this semester.
You will now join a long list of students of mine that have made their mark (or are in the process of doing so) in their respective fields and areas of passion.
You will now join a long list of students of mine that have made their mark (or are in the process of doing so) in their respective fields and areas of passion.
I
take little, if not, no credit for their achievements. Instead, I mention this
because year in and year out, I am always left amazed at the gifts and talents
that my former students have. I look forward to being awed and amazed by what
you will have.
I know we are going to have a blast! I just know it.
Just remember, I am not here to make life hell for you. I look forward to watching you grow in the same way that I will grow with you! Have fun!
I know we are going to have a blast! I just know it.
Just remember, I am not here to make life hell for you. I look forward to watching you grow in the same way that I will grow with you! Have fun!
Yours,
Joseph
It is not about how to achieve your dreams. It’s about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care
of itself. The dreams will come to you.
~
RANDY PAUSCH
SETTING AND LEVELING OF EXPECTANCIES
- Full Name
- Preferred First Name to use in class
- Your major/minor
- Best Way to Contact You
- Childhood Dream
- Teenage Dream
- Ideal Job
- I will achieve a grade of ___________________ in this course
- What topics of special interest do you want to be discussed?
- What do you want to do and experience in the next 5 months (54 Hours)?
- What are the burning issues and concerns that can hamper your
participation in class?
- What would excellence and success look like after the semester?
- What will I contribute for the excellence and success of this semester?
- Signature
ABOUT ME
SUNSHINE
Daraga, Albay
SAINT AGNES’ ACADEMY
Legazpi City
SAN BEDA COLLEGE
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Mendiola, Manila
MA ENGLISH EDUCATION
BICOL UNIVERSITY
Graduate School
Legazpi City
MA ENGLISH EDUCATION
BICOL UNIVERSITY
Graduate School
Legazpi City
MBA BUSINESS EDUCATION
DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF LEGAZPI
Graduate School of Business and Management
Graduate School of Business and Management
Legazpi City
BICOL UNIVERSITY
College of Education
College of Education
Legazpi City
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Social
Media
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LinkedIn
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Facebook
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Josh
Acuña
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Twitter
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@ilovemyshelf
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Blog
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josephism.blogspot.com
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thebookboxproject.wordpress.com
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Me
as a Teacher
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Academic
Freedom
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Firm
yet caring
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Moved
students into leadership position
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Push
you to do more
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Help
students feel comfortable
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Charisma
– makes subject come alive
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Use
cooperative education techniques
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My
Goals
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To
give you the academic and social skills you need to progress to a new career.
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To
provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.
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To
help you make new friends and discover new interests
...as a Teacher we hope to touch more than one life. In some way, we hope to touch every student, maybe not everyone profoundly, but we hope that we'll have touched each studentby lettinghim or her know that we care...this is to have succeeded"
...as a Teacher we hope to touch more than one life. In some way, we hope to touch every student, maybe not everyone profoundly, but we hope that we'll have touched each studentby lettinghim or her know that we care...this is to have succeeded"
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Our
Classroom Community
Subject
Topics, Officer of the Day, Class Rules, Home Work, Case Studies, Class
Participation, Exams, Long Quizzes,
Attendance, Grading, Report, Seat Plan
CHAPTER II
CLASS
RULES
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Our
classroom is a community.
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The
student handbook will serve as a guide for all school policies.
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Our
class rules are:
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Be
respectful and responsible.
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Be
organized and follow directions.
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Be
on time.
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Be
prepared.
No private conversations please during course discussions
Give freely of your experience. Its of value to all of us.
No private conversations please during course discussions
Give freely of your experience. Its of value to all of us.
CHAPTER III
HOMEWORK/ASSIGNMENTS
1. I
will assign homework every meeting. This include reading and understanding.
2. Your
homework is due the on a scheduled date. If you need extra time to work on your
homework, do it on your FREE TIME.
3. Be
prepared to discuss the assigned problems and cases in class. A student is also
required to discuss a number of issues with other students who will also judge
your class participation.
4. When
a student does not do the homework, it generally becomes obvious to me from the
student's class participation, particularly since I often call on students randomly.
5. This
is not a subject where you can succeed by cramming the night before an
examination/lecture. Regular work and considerable practice are important.
CHAPTER IV
ATTENDANCE
1. Students who arrive late when a quiz/exam is still
in progress will be allowed to start the quiz, but will not be given any extra
time to complete the quiz.
2. If you must miss a class session, it is your responsibility to obtain materials, notes, and announcements from your classmates. Missing more than __ class sessions is strongly discouraged and is likely to result in a lowering/failing of your course grade. Students who experience health-related or family emergencies may discuss alternate arrangements with the instructor.
3. Student to be dropped afte absence s based on prescribed regulation of the university or college.
2. If you must miss a class session, it is your responsibility to obtain materials, notes, and announcements from your classmates. Missing more than __ class sessions is strongly discouraged and is likely to result in a lowering/failing of your course grade. Students who experience health-related or family emergencies may discuss alternate arrangements with the instructor.
3. Student to be dropped afte absence s based on prescribed regulation of the university or college.
CHAPTER V
CASE
STUDIES
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Case study assignments are designed not merely to
evaluate your understanding but also to help you learn the material.
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Case study assignment will be done by pair or group.
In that case, the two of you should submit a single report. Generally, each
partner receives the same grade. However, I reserve the right to verify your
individual involvement and understanding, and give a different grade to each
individual.
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In addition, your class participation grade will be
partly based on your evaluation by your partner(s) or members. Thus, it is
important that you fully participate in any partnership.
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You may change your partner from assignment to
assignment. If, because of your schedule, you find it impossible to work with a
partner, I will accept your individual assignment.
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All assignments must be professionally done --
properly organized, neat, word-processed, spell checked, etc. Case studies are
due on prescribed dates.
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No late submission is accepted once I return the
marked assignments.
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Be prepared to discuss all cases in class including
the cases you do not hand in.
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Don’t repeat the facts of the case, use the facts to
complete your analysis providing support for your argument. Take a definite
stance and support it.
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There is not a right answer but there is usually a
better answer than others. More important is to provide your answer and provide
support for it.
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USE BULLET points for each question. With each
point, provide the supporting case facts with it. Also, be concise, the grades
for cases will not be provided based on how much the analysis weighs or how
many words are in it.
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions in class
CHAPTER VI
CLASS
STANDING/PARTICIPATION
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Each student should actively participate which
includes:
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Asking thoughtful questions
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Being willing to consider new ideas
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Helping the class understand complex ideas
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Having a cooperative attitude
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KEEN sense of humor
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Helping others comprehend the material
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Disruptive actions such as comments that distract
the class rather than contribute to the conversation, or web surfing or
e-mailing during class, take away from the class discussion and will negatively
affect your class participation grade
CHAPTER VII
PROJECT
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Each
student is required to submit a Portfolio in a Long Clear Book to serve as
periodic updates of their progress. The portfolio contains the following:
1.
Learning
Logs (worksheets, exams, quizzes, assignments)
2.
Other
contents will be announced in class
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It
will be submitted a week before Final Exam
CHAPTER VIII
REPORT
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RUBRIC
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I
gained new knowledge from the report
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The
reporter know what they are talking about. They showed confidence and observed
proper decorum.
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The
visual materials were useful and effective
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Time
was well-managed
CHAPTER IX
EXAMS
(MIDTERM/FINAL) AND LONG QUIZZES
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Examinations
and quizzes involve multiple choice, short essay, completion, matching type
questions.
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In
order to minimize the need to memorize certain technical definitions, you
are allowed to bring 1 Long Coupon Bond or “cheat-sheets or cheat cards”
to the exams or quizzes.
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Exams
and quizzes are CORRECT MINUS ¼ OF YOUR WRONG ANSWERS.
CHAPTER X
WRITING EXPECTATIONS
A. Components of Papers
1. Title Page
a. Title of the Paper
b Student's Name
c. Name of Professor
d. Date
2. Text
a. Introduction
b.Discussion
c. Summary/Conclusion
3.References
B. Typing Format
REFLECTION PAPER
-to reinforce what has been learned through lectures
-personal reactions and thoughts
-should not be done in collaboration with other students unless directed to do so bythe professor.
REACTION PAPER
-to consider what you think or feel about some material presented
CHAPTER XI
1. Raw Score x Range/Highest Possible Score + Lowest Possible Score
Ex:
61 × 20/90 + 80
2. Raw Score/Total # of Items x Range + Lowest Possible Grade
DWCL
(.67) CS + .33
WRITING EXPECTATIONS
A. Components of Papers
1. Title Page
a. Title of the Paper
b Student's Name
c. Name of Professor
d. Date
2. Text
a. Introduction
b.Discussion
c. Summary/Conclusion
3.References
B. Typing Format
REFLECTION PAPER
-to reinforce what has been learned through lectures
-personal reactions and thoughts
-should not be done in collaboration with other students unless directed to do so bythe professor.
REACTION PAPER
-to consider what you think or feel about some material presented
CHAPTER XI
1. Raw Score x Range/Highest Possible Score + Lowest Possible Score
Ex:
61 × 20/90 + 80
2. Raw Score/Total # of Items x Range + Lowest Possible Grade
DWCL
(.67) CS + .33
WHAT
YOUR GRADE MEANS
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The
following list explains the meaning of grades assigned in my courses is meant
to help you evaluate your performance.
I think
that I shall never see A grade as lovely as a three.
A three
I’ve earned from blood and sweat.
When
failing is a serious threat.
A three
I’ve asked from God all day.
Knowing
praying is the only.
“A”
Outstanding Work (Pak) = 100
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An “A” means that the student has
not only mastered the basic contours of the question but is able to exercise an
imaginative approach to the subject. The student creatively synthesizes
materials and displays a depth of critical analysis and insight into the
complexities of the matters under discussion. Where appropriate the student has
constructed a clear and cogent argument that does not neglect significant
contrasting points of view.
The student did an
exceptional job of putting in the extra time in answering the questions thoughtfully,
concisely, and in a well-written fashion (grammar, logic, typos). Your analyses
clearly draw on class material, show good analyses of key strategic issues and
offer strong ideas about how to take action. An “A” is the highest evaluation.
“A-”
Excellent Work (Bonggabelles) = 96-99
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An “A-” displays the same strong
mastery of the subject and effectiveness of presentation but has not worked out
a critical analysis and constructive argument to the same depth as the “A”.
“B+”
Very Good Work (Push pa, Push pa) = 92-95
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The work is well written/spoken and
organized. Material is sensibly arranged and the author has clearly
comprehended the basic materials as well as the contrasting approaches to its
meaning and significance.
“B”
Good Work (Keri) = 88-91
The work shows mastery of the basic
elements of the subject. It is clearly written and organized, with adequate
footnotes where appropriate.
“B-”
Competent Work (Havey) = 84-87
The work shows a
basic comprehension of the subject, but shows some flaws in presentation,
difficulties in grasping alternative positions and in understanding their
significance to the questions at hand.
The student read the
case and answered the questions well. The comments reflect basic understanding
of key material, and your effort to apply them to the practical setting.
“C+”
Flawed Work (Chaka) = 80-83
The student exhibits some
significant misperceptions or omissions in its grasp of the materials/questions.
The writing may also exhibit problems in grammar, spelling and composition. The
bibliography and footnoting are minimal.
“C”
Minimal Work (Wit/Wiz) = 76-79
Significant misunderstandings,
omissions, and unclarities impair the reader’s capacity to understand and agree
with the work. The work also suffers from marked problems in presentation and
support. Nevertheless, it displays a minimal entry-level understanding of the
questions at hand. The student put modest thought into answering the questions
or thinking how to use the strategic ideas.
“C-”
Barely Adequate Work (Waley) = 75 and below
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While this work is still passing, it
displays only the most minimal grasp of the materials. It suffers from much
unclarity, illogicality, or inadequate support.
“0”
= Incomplete, absent or not handed in
You know I don't even remember all of the grades I just gave to everyone. I do remember the moment of brilliance a supposed C+ student showed in his final exam. Or the kid who did not get an A but whose class standing shot up from C to B/B+ in a matter of months.
I remember the students who pass out and have shown disinterest.
I remember the students who diligently approached and asked me for points for improvement - and not just walked out of the room in frustration.
I remember character rather than C+s, attitudes rather than As, diligence rather than D's.
Ako si ______________ (sabihin ang pangalan) nakatira sa _________________(address) ay nangangakong magpaparticipate sa anumang activities ng ___________________ at tatapusin na makakatulong sa akin para paunlarin pa ang aking talento.
I, ______________, have read the syllabus and grading policy. I agree to attend all classes except in cases of emergency and actively contributein class discussions. Furthermore, I understand that much of my grade is based on the quality of my participation which requires that I be in class.
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