1. St. Mary’s College of Meycauayan, Inc.
College Department
SY 2024-2025
First Semester
Education Program
Course Syllabus
Program: Secondary Education Major in English Year Level: Second
Course Code: ELT 3 Course Description: Language and Learning Materials Development
Departmental Graduate Outcomes:
The graduates of SMCM will be able to:
1. See new opportunities and produces new ideas to flexibly adapt to the changing situations (Creativity)
2. Communicate ideas, opinions, perspectives, aspirations, and knowledge as a great contribution to human development using appropriate, honest and precise
language (Communication)
3. Consider the contributions and giftedness of others through interpersonal skills, knowledge and sharing strategy, teamwork among others for a higher success
in achieving a common goal (Collaboration)
4. Make use available technology and produce outputs that leads to change while acquiring computer skills (Computational Thinking)
5. Show determination to do responsibilities in dealing with life realities to make lives better for others and themselves (Career and Life)
6. Analyze problems and provides meaningful solutions for greater understanding (Critical Thinking)
7. Manifest Ignacian Marian values and attitudes alone or with others in what they say and what they do in the home, school, community or the world at large
(Character Formation)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
The graduates have the ability to:
PO2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino;
PO3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
PO7. Demonstrate mastery of the subject-matter/discipline;
PO10. Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality, relevant, and sustainable educational practices;
PO14. Possess broad knowledge of language and literature for effective learning;
PO15. Use English as a glocal language in a multilingual context as it applies to the teaching of language and literature;
PO16. Acquire extensive reading background in language, literature, and allied fields;
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2. PO17. Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communications;
PO20. Inspire students and colleagues to lead relevant and transformative changes to improve learning and teaching language and literature; and
PO21. Display skills and abilities to be a reflective and research-oriented language and literature teacher.
LIT 1 – Children and Adolescent Literature
Course Description:
This course engages the pre-service English teachers in the selection, development, production, and evaluation of variety of language teaching and learning
resources based on the identified K to 12 learning competencies. Through these activities, they are able to demonstrate content knowledge on the principles and
procedures of language materials development. Students show competence in employing innovative strategies on the design and development of contextualized
and localized instructional materials that provide opportunities for meaningful, purposeful language use thereby facilitate language learning and teaching.
Course Outcomes: The following outcomes are expected to have been produced within and at the end of the term:
CO1. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding on the different use of learning materials in teaching English literature and language;
CO2. Evaluate the underlying key features of language learning materials;
CO3. Design various language learning materials considering its key features; and
CO4. Conduct a showcase of talents program wherein the development of language learning materials will be highly presented.
Topics:
Preliminary Term
Introduction to Materials Development
o Explain the principles and current trends in the utilization of Language Learning Materials (CO1)
o Analyze how the development of learning materials affects the learning of students in English (CO2)
Language Learning Materials Development Evaluation
o Expound on the principles and qualities of a teacher-made language learning materials (CO1)
o Write a comparative analysis of the qualities of the different language learning materials (CO2)
Adapting Different Language Learning Materials
o Identify processes of materials adaptation from different points of view (CO1)
o Evaluate range of technology-based materials and tools available to classroom language teachers (CO2)
Developing Specific Types of Language Learning Materials
o Demonstrate knowledge on the specific competencies or macro skills (CO1)
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3. o Analyze the contextualized and localized materials for the identified Kto12 English competencies (CO2)
o Produce language learning materials specific for the teaching of grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and
cultural awareness vis-à-vis the K to 12 learning competencies (CO3)
Term Requirement: Preliminary Written Examination
References:
Gonzales, J.B., et al. (2022). Children and Adolescent Literature. Metro Manila, Philippines: Lorimar Publishing Inc.
Duncan, D. (2009). Teaching children’s literature. USA: Routledge.
Parayno, S. M. (1991). Children’s literature. Quezon City: Katha Publishing Co., Inc.
Anderson, N. A. (2006). Elementary children’s literature. USA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Syllabus
Preliminary Term
Week
Number
Learning Outcomes Teaching and Learning Activities Assessment 4-Pronged Integration
1 Explain the principles and
current trends in the
utilization of Language
Learning Materials (CO1)
Analyze how the
development of learning
materials affects the
learning of students in
English (CO2)
Introduction to Language Learning
Materials Development
Preliminaries:
A. Motivation: Describe your Teacher
Lesson Development:
Lecture-Discussion:
- Language Learning Materials
- Trends and Issues in Materials
Development
- Who should develop Materials?
- Principles of SLA
- Principles and Procedures of
Materials Development
Individual Task:
Test Yourself!
Individual Task
Short objective type of test for
the discussed topics in Week 1
Then and Now
Collaborative Pair Task
Pair evaluation on the effectivity
of traditional and modernized
learning materials
Content – 10 points
Organization of Thoughts – 10
points
Presentation of Work – 15
ICV/RV:
Excellence (Competence)
SOCIAL
AWARENESS/JEEPGY/JPIC:
Current Educational Trends
(Program for Quality Education)/
Youth Empowerment
ACROSS DISCIPLINE:
Understanding the Self: Learning
to Become a Better Learner
BIBLE PASSAGE:
Proverbs 24:27 Establish your
work outside and get your fields
ready; afterward, build your
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4. - Short objective type of test for the
discussed topics in Week 1
Collaborative Pairs:
- Students conduct a group
discussion based on the questions
to ponder
Assignment:
- Students will be assigned topics
that they need to report next
meeting.
points
house.
2 Expound on the principles
and qualities of a teacher-
made language learning
materials (CO1)
Write a comparative
analysis of the qualities of
the different language
learning materials (CO2)
Language Learning Materials
Development
Preliminaries:
A. Interactive LET Review Session
B. Motivation: Picture Analysis
Lesson Development:
Lecture Discussion:
- Definition and principles of material
development
- Qualities each unit of material
should reflect
- Types of material evaluation
Individual Task:
- Short-Response Test based on the
topic discussed
Collaborative Pair:
- Students provide a list of the
universal criteria when evaluating
language learning materials
Assignment:
Test Yourself!
Individual Task
Short objective type of test for
the discussed topics in Week 2
Comparative Analysis
Collaborative Pair Task
Pair writing and presentation of
a comparative analysis of the
assigned literary piece
Understanding of Literary
Pieces- 5
Identification of Similarities and
Differences- 5
Analysis and Insight- 5
Organization and Structure- 5
Presentation and Expression- 5
ICV/RV:
Excellence (Self-Reliance)
SOCIAL
AWARENESS/JEEPGY/JPIC:
Current Educational Trends
(Program for Quality Education)/
Youth Empowerment
ACROSS DISCIPLINE:
Readings in Philippine History:
Historical Sources
BIBLE PASSAGE:
2 Corinthians 13:5 "Examine
yourselves to see whether you
are in the faith. Test yourselves.
Can’t you see for yourselves that
Jesus Christ is in you – unless
you actually fail the test?"
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5. - Students will be asked to work on
their MRR (Metacognitive Reading
Report) intended for the second
week
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Identify processes of
materials adaptation from
different points of view
(CO1)
Evaluate range of
technology-based materials
and tools available to
classroom language
teachers (CO2)
Adapting Language Learning Materials
Preliminaries:
A. Interactive LET Review Session
B. Motivation: Picture Analysis of various
learning materials
Lesson Development:
Lecture Discussion:
- Teacher-centered and learner-
centered approach to adaptation
- Key features in material adaptation
- Materials and Digital Technology
Individual Task:
- Short objective type of test for the
discussed topics in Week 3
- Short-response test
Assignment:
- Students will be required to come
up with another MRR
(Metacognitive Reading Report)
Test Yourself!
Individual Task
Short objective type of test for
the discussed topics in Week 3
Vodcasting / Vlogging
Individual Task
Students are asked to create a
vodcast / vlog on teacher-
centered and learner - centered
approaches to materials
adaptation. They may interview
language teachers on how they
select materials in their
classroom.
Content – 30 points
Development of Ideas – 15
points
Artistic Presentation – 20 points
Authenticity – 10 points
ICV/RV:
Excellence (Resourcefulness)
SOCIAL
AWARENESS/JEEPGY/JPIC:
Current Educational Trends
(Program for Quality Education)/
Youth Empowerment
ACROSS DISCIPLINE:
Technical Writing: Evaluating
Visual Rhetoric
BIBLE PASSAGE:
Jeremiah 30:2 (New International
Version) "This is what the Lord,
the God of Israel, says: 'Write in a
book all the words I have spoken
to you.'"
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6. 4-5
Demonstrate knowledge on
the elements of children and
adolescent literature (CO1)
Analyze the elements of the
selected children and
adolescent literature (CO2)
Developing Specific Types of Language
Learning Materials
Preliminaries:
A. Review about the past discussion on
book formats for children and adolescent
literature
B. Motivation: Recalling Important
Elements in a Story
Day 1-2
Lesson Development:
Lecture-Discussion:
- Elements of Fiction
- Elements of Poetry: Sounds
- Literary Elements: Imagery
Individual Task:
- Short objective type of test for the
discussed topics in Week 4
Assignment:
- Students will be assigned to
produce a literary piece that
encapsulates elements of children
and adolescent literature.
Test Yourself
Individual Task
Short objective type of test for
the discussed topics in Week 4
ICV/RV:
Excellence (Discipline)
SOCIAL
AWARENESS/JEEPGY/JPIC:
Current Educational Trends
(Program for Quality Education)/
Youth Empowerment
ACROSS DISCIPLINE:
Literary Criticism: Literary
Analysis and Discussion
BIBLE PASSAGE:
Psalm 127:3 Behold, children are
a heritage from the Lord, the fruit
of the womb, a reward.
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Preliminary Examination
(Written Examination)
Grading System:
Written Output
Quizzes, Seat works
30%
Performance Task
Recitation, Case Analysis
40%
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7. Examination 30%
Total 100%
Prepared by:
Christian G. Relente
Education Faculty
Checked and Reviewed by:
Mrs. Guadella J. Ignacio
Education Program Adviser
Noted by:
Mrs. Guadella J. Ignacio
College Dean
Approved by:
Dr. Ana Michelle Ricalde
VP for Academics
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