Course Syllabus

Republic of the Philippines

Bohol Island State University

Course Code FSSE102A

Course Name RESEARCH IN SOCIAL STUDIES 1

VISION:
A premier Science and Technology university for the formation of a world class and virtuous human
resource for sustainable development of the Bohol and the country.

MISSION: BISU is committed to provide quality higher education in the arts and sciences, as well as in the
professional and technological fields; undertake research and development, and extension services
for sustainable development of Bohol and the country.

GOALS: 1. Pursue faculty and education excellence and strengthen the current viable curricular programs
and develop curricular programs that are responsive to the demands of the times both in the
industry and environment.
2. Promote quality research outputs that respond to the needs of the local and national
communities.
3. Develop communities through responsive extension programs.
4. Adopt efficient and profitable income generating projects/enterprise for sustainability.
5. Provide adequate, state-of-the-art and accessible infrastructure support facilities for quality
education.
6. Promote efficient and effective good governance supportive of high quality education.
CORE VALUES:

1. Search for Excellence

2. Responsiveness to Challenges Student Access (Being a state-owned university, BISU is
committed to providing public service, by becoming a university that is open and accessible to
all students who merit entrance. This value is the most important consideration by BISU in its
drive to continuously develop, improve and upgrade its facilities and seek for more funds.)
3. Public Engagement
4. Good Governance

BSEd PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

1. produce academically proficient graduates in their area of specialization;

2. develop students’ research capabilities through relevant researches;

3. establish a research-based extension program to promote economic, social and cultural

development;

4. provide the necessary facilities and effective services;

5. upgrade competencies and integrate values within and across the learning and tool
subjects in a progressive and student-friendly learning environment.

Course Component Major Course

Course Code FSSE102A

Course Name RESEARCH IN SOCIAL STUDIES 1

Course Description This course aims to prepare prospective Social Studies teachers to undertake an
undergraduate research project. It gives teachers the opportunity to conduct researchers
that address problems, issues and concerns in Social Studies teaching and learning. It
also showcases their research skills through the application of the different disciplinary

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content and processes they have learned previously.

It covers the formulation of Chapter 1 (The Problem and Its Scope) and some
pertinent pages of the research output. Furthermore, they will undergo a research title
proposal hearing and had constructed research instrument ready for validation.

Pre-requisite Advanced Statistics

Course Credits
3 units

Contact hours/week 3 hours

Course & Year

BSEd- Social Studies III

Class Schedule
Second Semester, A.Y. 20___ -20___

Program Outcomes Common to all Baccalaureate Programs and Performance Indicators

Program Outcomes Performance Indicators

a. Articulate the latest developments in their specific  Participate in continuing education and professional development in the specific
field of practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor) field of practice.
b. Effectively communicate in English and Filipino,  Demonstrate effective oral and written communication using both English and
both orally and in writing Filipino languages.
 Exhibit adequate technical writing and oral communication abilities.
c. Work effectively and collaboratively with a  Work effectively as a member of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
substantial degree of independence in multi-  Display good judgment of people, actions and ideas and communicate them
disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6 efficiently.
descriptor)  Demonstrate effective leadership, coordination and decision-making skills.
 Demonstrate productive project management skills.
d. Act in recognition of professional, social, and  Articulate the contribution of one’s profession to society and nation building.
ethical responsibility  Articulate the responsibilities of a Filipino citizen in relation to the rest of the
world.
 Demonstrate respect for intellectual property rights.
 Explain professional knowledge and ethical responsibilities.
e. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and  Articulate one’s possible contributions to society and nation building.
cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)
Program Outcomes Common to Graduates of a Horizontal Type of Institution as defined in

CMO 46, s. 2012

f. Graduates of professional institutions demonstrate  able to demonstrate commitment to service.

service orientation in their respective professions  know the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the practice
g. Graduates of colleges are qualified for various  able to develop awareness of relevant laws, rules and regulations
types of employment and participate in  able to diligently observe and apply the laws of the country
development activities and public discourses,  can efficiently and effectively deliver services in response to the needs of clients
particularly in response to the needs f the within the context of the practice of profession and/or task/job description
communities they serve.  able to demonstrate commitment to service.
h. Graduates of universities contribute to the  Ability to dissect a problem into its key features; problem-solving skills, relating
generation of new knowledge by participating in to qualitative and quantitative information
various research and development projects.  Ability to use information technology in information-retrieval, evaluation, and
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dissemination

Program Outcomes Common to the Discipline (Teacher Education)

i. Articulate the rootedness of education in  Generate opportunities for reflection on historical, social, cultural and
Philosophical, sociocultural, historical, political processes as they affect the day to day lives of the students.
Psychological, and Political contexts
j. Demonstrate mastery of subject  Actively engages students to sustain interest in the subject matter.
matter/discipline  Implements learner-friendly classroom management procedures and
practices.

k. Facilitate learning using a wide range of  Use varied teaching methodologies appropriate for diverse learners.
teaching methodologies and deliveries  Evaluate current teaching approaches and innovate based on learners’
modes appropriate to specific learners and needs.
their environments
l. Develop innovative curricula, instructional  Implement and evaluate the curriculum.
plans, teaching approaches, and resources  Effectively write and carry out the lesson plan with mastery.
for diverse learners  Deliver interesting lessons with congruent objectives, subject matter,
teaching-learning activities, materials and assessment procedures.

m. Apply skills in the development and  Source and organize data and information concerning teaching and
utilization of ICT to promote quality, learning.
relevant, and sustainable educational  Analyze and interpret data and information using appropriate tools and
practices. procedures.
 Compose and disseminate properly well-written reports (progress
reports, assessment, official communications, among others).

n. Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in  Behave in accordance to the Code of Ethics of Professional Teachers.
planning, monitoring, assessing, and  Use the community as learning resource.
reporting learning processes and
outcomes.
o. Practice professional and ethical teaching  Plans ad carries out personal and professional advancement.
standards sensitive to the local, national,
and global realities
p. Pursue lifelong learning for personal and
professional growth through varied
experiential and field-based opportunities
BSEd major in Social Studies Program Outcomes and Performance Indicators

q. Utilize appropriate various sociocultural  Relate current events with available historical data to help students
and historical materials in explaining develop critical perspectives towards social issues
current issues  Draw the connections between and among people, events, and
places to analyze local and global social issues

r. Organize communities towards self-  Design community-based activities to help learners achieve an
reliance and self-sufficiency integrated view of social development
 Organize student clubs/activities for community outreach projects
 Conduct public assembles to increase social awareness
s. Demonstrate leadership skills that will help  Train students to be involved in community-related activities
in teaching or training students who will  Establish linkages with government and non-government
empower their communities organizations to promote public welfare.
t. Integrate local and global perspectives in  Access information from local and foreign media about social
teaching the principle of the common good issues to enhance teaching
 Distinguish truthful from false presentation of information from
social media
u. Employ principles of sustainable  Initiate advocacy campaigns towards the attainment of sustainable
development in teaching and learning development goals
 Organize initiatives for stewardship of natural resources
 Participate in activities that promote environmental consciousness
 Integrate the environmental principles in learning and teaching
v. Show scholarship in research and further  Participate in research to improve the teaching and learning of
learning
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social studies
 Join seminars, trainings, workshops, and related activities to
improve the teaching and learning of social studies
w. Display the qualities of an innovative  Design innovative strategies that heighten students’ engagement
teacher who has mastery of the subject in the social studies classroom
matter  Produce assessment materials to measure students’ performance

Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes Common to all Common to

Grads of
Common to the Discipline Specific to BSEd Social
Baccalaureate Horizontal (Teacher Education) Studies
Programs Type of
Institution

At the end of the course, students in a b c d e f g h I j k L m n o p q r s t u v w

FSSE102A must have:

1. Describe research and its

characteristics, goals, purpose I I I I P I P I I I P I I P I I I I P I I I P
and importance

2. Classify research undertakings

I I I I P I P I I I P I I P I I I I P I I P P
and other types of research

3. Point-out the relationship

between ethics and morality
I I I I P I D I P I P I I P I P I I P I I P D
and the researcher’s ethical
responsibility in doing research

4. Conceptualize research
I I P I D I P I D I P P I D I D I I P P I D D
problem and hypothesis

5. Formulate rationale and

I I P I D I D I D I P P I D I D I I P P I D D
literature background

6. Paraphrase, cite and

P I D I D I D I D P P D I D I D I I D P P D D
referencing of sources

7. Develop conceptual and

P P D I D I D I D P P D P D I D P I D P P D D
theoretical framework

8. Formulate research
P P D I D I D I D P P D P D I D P I D P P D D
methodology

9. Define the operational terms

I I P I D I D I D I P P I D I D I I P P I D D
used in the research study

10. Write preliminary pages and

appendices and undergo a P P D P D I D I D P P D P D P D P I D P P D D
proposal hearing

legend

I -  Introduced concepts/principle
 Facilitates learning of the competencies (input is provided and competency is evaluated)
P -  Practiced with supervision
 Allows student to practice competencies (no input but competency is evaluated)
D -  Demonstrated across different clinical setting with minimal supervision
 Opportunity for development (no input or evaluation, but there is opportunity to practice the
competencies)

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COURSE OUTLINE

CONTENT/TOPICS
Time-frame Remarks
Orientation (Course Syllabus, VMGO, Classroom Policies) Levelling Off 2 days

1. Basic Concepts in Research Week 1

1.1 Definition of Research

1.2 Characteristics of Research
1.3 Goals of Research
1.4 Purpose of Research
1.5 Importance of Research

2. Classifications of Research Week 2

2.1. The Pure/Theoretical and Applied/Practical Research
2.2. The Qualitative and Quantitative Research
2.3. Types of Qualitative and Quantitative Research
2.4. The Experimental and Non-Experimental Research
2.5. Other Classifications of Research
2.6. The Mixed Research and Its Purpose
2.7. The e-Research and Its Purpose

3. Ethical Guidelines and Considerations in Research Week 3

3.1. Basic Rules for Ethical Research
3.2. Ethical Consideration

4. The Research Problem Week 4-5

4.1. The Scientific Approach and the Contents of Research Output
4.2. Areas of Research Interest
4.3. The Research Topic and The Research Title
4.4. The Research Problem and Specific Problems
4.5. Definition and Characteristics of Research Hypothesis
4.6. Types of Hypothesis and Its Purposes
4.7. The Significance of the Study
4.8. Writing “The Problem”

5. The Review of Related Literature and Studies Week 6-8

5.1. Definition and Importance of Related Literature & Studies
5.2. Sources of Literature and Studies and Its Validity and Reliability
5.3. Steps in a Systematic Review of Related Literature and Studies
5.4. Outlining of Related Literature and Studies
5.5. The Rationale of the Study
5.6. The Literature Background
5.7. The Related Theories and Legal Bases
5.8. Ethics and Literature Review Writing

6. Paraphrasing, Citations and Referencing of Sources Week 9

6.1. Paraphrasing and Its Techniques

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6.2. Definition, Purposes and Importance of Citations and Referencing
6.3. Citations and Referencing Styles
6.4. Rules in Citing and Referencing Research Sources
6.5. Writing of Reference Lists

7. Conceptual and Theoretical Framework Week 10

7.1. The Conceptual Framework
7.2. The Theoretical Framework
7.3. Formulating the Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
7.4. Writing “The Introduction”

8. The Research Methodology Week 11-15

8.1. The Research Design
8.1.1. Research Design vs Research Type
8.1.2. Writing the Research Design
8.2. The Research Environment and Participants
8.2.1. Sampling and the Sampling Techniques
8.2.2. Factors in Identifying Environment and Participants
8.2.3. Writing the Research Environment and Participants
8.3. The Research Instruments
8.3.1. Definition and Purpose of Research Instruments
8.3.2. Types of Research Instruments and Tools
8.3.3. Formulating a Research Instruments
8.3.4. Validity and Reliability of Research Instruments
8.3.5. Item Analysis
8.3.6. Writing the Research Instruments
8.4. The Research Procedure
8.5. The Research Statistical Treatment
8.5.1. Statistical Treatment vis-à-vis Research
8.5.2. Different Statistical Tests and Procedures
8.6. Writing “Research Methodology”

9. The Definition of Terms Week 16

9.1. Definition and Purpose of Definition of Terms
9.2. Writing of Definition of Terms

10. The Preliminary Pages and Appendices Week 17

10.1. The Title Cover and the Title Page
10.2. The Approval Sheet
10.3. Acknowledgment
10.4. Table of Contents
10.5. The List of Figures and Tables
10.6. Formulation of Preliminary Pages
10.7. Appendices

11. The Pre-Oral Defense or Proposal Hearing

Methodologies/Strategies/Techniques
Lecture, Discussion, Group Discussion, Group Presentation, Oral
Recitation, Oral Questioning, Group Study, Brainstorming, Think-Pair-
Share, Demonstration, Interactive Learning, Collaborative Learning,
Group Reporting, Library Work, Project-based strategies

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Integration of Values: Inquisitiveness, Open-mindedness, Dedication, Consciousness, Self-
Work/Esteem, Sincerity, Optimism, Resourcefulness, Independence,
Interdependence, Adaptability, Courtesy, Flexibility, Empathy, Honesty

Course Requirements: Major Examinations (Prelims, Midterms, Semi-Finals and Finals)

Quizzes and Class Outputs, and Research Pre-Oral Defense

Grading System 60% passing mark/transmutation of raw scores or cumulative related scores
Major exams 20%
Outcomes-based Project 40%
(product/performance)
Class performance, 40%
(quizzes,activity,oral recitation& assignment)

Total 100%
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Bago, A. L. (2011). Thesis writing with confidence, Quezon City, Philippines: C & E Publishing, Inc.

Belen, J.A. R. 2010. Thesis Writing Primer. Philippines. Rex Bookstore.

Calderon, J.F., Gonzales, E.C. 2012. Methods of research and thesis writing. Philippines: National Bookstore, Inc.

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Cristobal A.P. Jr. 2013. Research made easier. C & E Publishing, Inc.

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Kember, D. 2000. Action Learning and Action Research. USA: Stylus Publishing, Inc.

Librero, F. 2006. How to write a thesis proposal some practical guidelines. (3rd Ed.) College, Laguna, Philippines: Institute of
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Manlapaz, E. Z. and Francisco Ma. E. N. 2006. The college research paper. Quezon City: National Bookstore, Inc.

Mills, J. E. 2000. Action Research. A Guide for the Teacher Researcher. US: Prentice Hall.

Pontillo, R. R., et al. 2003. Research and Technical Writing. Philippines: Trinitas Pub., Inc.

Tejero, E. G. 2011. A Simplified Approach to Thesis and Dissertation Writing. Phillipines: National Bookstore.

Turabian, K. L. 2012. A manual for writers of term papers, Theses and dissertations. (4th Edition) Chicago and London: The University
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Vizcarra, F. O. 2003 . Introduction to Educational Research. Quezon City: Great Books Trading

Zulueta, Francisco M. 2010. Methods of research thesis writing and applied statistics. National Bookstore, Inc.

Appendices. Retrieved last February 14, 2018 from http://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/appendices

Designed: Checked: Approved:

ROSE ANNE Q. PALMA JOYLENE T. MACABENTA, EdD MARIA ELENA S. MANDIN, PhD

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Instructor Chairperson Dean, College of Teacher Education

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