Bachelor of Secondary Education

(major in Science)

Academic Program
Institutional Philosophy of the University

Northwestern University believes that every person is created in the image of God , hence has the capacity for
excellence through Knowledge, Virtue and the Democratic Principles of freedom, truth, justice and equality.

University Vision and Mission Relational Matrix

  University Vision
 Northwestern University
envisions itself to be a premier
institution of learning in Asia
committed to Excellence and
University Mission Ethical Formation for Global
Relevance.

Northwestern University is
The mission statement clearly
dedicated to develop individuals
articulates how the university
to become Highly Competent,
will achieve and attain its
Socially Responsible and
vision.
Ethically Upright leaders.

Institutional Outcomes
Graduates of Northwestern University should:
1. Become competent in their chosen field in light of the present demands of industry either in the local
or global setting;
2. Be able to pass the licensure examination of their profession;
3. Have the ability to conduct research and discover new knowledge in his field;
4. Use the acquire knowledge and skills to contribute to social development and nation-building;
5. Exhibit ethical behaviour in all their undertakings.
 Bachelor of Secondary Education

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) is an applied discipline which equips the person with the
knowledge and skills in teaching a specialization in the basic education specifically in the secondary level.
Relevant competencies are attained within the context of national and global teachers standards, educational
philosophies and learning theories and principles. The BSEd program equips and meets the needs of future
professional teachers to sustain his role in society to become a transformative agent of change.

Degree Name
The degree program described herein shall be called Bachelor of Secondary Education
(BSEd) Major in

 English
 Filipino
 Mathematics
 Sciences

Nature of the Field Study

The BSEd is an undergraduate teacher education program designed to equip learners with adequate
and relevant competencies to teach in their chosen area of specialization/major in the secondary
level.

Specific Professions/Careers/Occupations of Graduates

After successful completion of all academic requirements for the degree/program, graduates
of BSEd should be able to practice the teaching profession in the Secondary Level.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Graduates of the BSEd Program must be able to:
1. exhibit competence necessary in the application of knowledge, skills, attitudes and
values as a facilitator of learning
2. manifest meaningful and comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge in his/her
field of specialization.
3. conduct educational research in curriculum development, instructional planning,
materials and resources development, instructional delivery, educational assessment
and other educational advances and innovations.
4. acquire the pedagogical knowledge in planning, monitoring, assessing and
reporting learning processes and outcomes
5. set as a role model in the practice of teaching as the noblest profession by
applying moral and ethical standards and values.
6. engage in activities and endeavors for professional and personal development
 Alignment of Institutional Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives
Institutional Outcomes
Program 1. Become 2 Be able to 3.Have the 4.Use the 5.Exhibit ethical
Educational competent in pass the ability to acquired standards in all
Objectives their chosen licensure conduct knowledge and undertakings
field in light examination of research and skills to
of the present their discover new contribute to
demands of profession. knowledge in social
industry his/her field development
either in the and nation-
local or building
global setting
1.exhibit     
competence
necessary in
the
application
of
knowledge,
skills,
attitudes and
values as a
facilitator of
learning
2.manifest    
meaningful
and
comprehensive
pedagogical
content
knowledge in
his/her
field of
specialization
3. conduct  
educational
research in
curriculum
development,
instructional
planning,
materials and
resources
development,
instructional
delivery,
educational
assessment
and other
educational
advances and
innovations.
4. acquire the   
pedagogical
knowledge in
planning,
monitoring,
assessing and
reporting
learning
processes and
outcomes

5. set as role 
model in the
practice of
teaching as the
noblest
profession by
applying
moral and
ethical
standards and
values.
6. engage in   
activities and
endeavours for
professional
and personal
development
PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Science minimum standards are presented in the following
minimum set of learning outcomes

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science

a. Demonstrate competence in applying scientific concepts and principles to

actual life situations and conditions.
b. conduct scientific inquiry and investigation to improve socio-
economic and environmental issues and problems
c. use appropriate approaches, methods, strategies and learning resources /tools
in teaching science.
d. manifest high ethical standards and responsibility as facilitator of learning

Alignment of Program Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes

The attainment of the program educational objectives is facilitated by curricular strategies and program
actions, which are mapped to the program outcomes as shown in the table below.

Program Educational Objectives

Program 1.To 2.To manifest 3.To 4. To 5. To be a 6.To engage
Outcomes exhibit meaningful acquire the conduct role in activities
(Teacher competen and pedagogica educational model in and
Education) ce comprehensive l research in the endeavours
necessary pedagogical knowledge curriculum practice for
in the content in planning, development, of professional
applicatio knowledge in monitoring, instructional teaching and personal
n of his/her field of assessing planning, as the development
knowledg specialization. and materials and noblest
e, skills, reporting resources profession
attitudes learning development, by
and processes instructional applying
values as and delivery, moral
a outcomes educational and
facilitator assessment ethical
of and other standards
learning educational and
advances and values.
innovations.
a. Recognize the     
philosophical,
socio-cultural,
historical,
psychological and
political
foundation of
education

b. Demonstrate     
mastery of subject
matter/discipline
c. Facilitate      
learning using a
wide range of
teaching
methodologies and
delivery modes
appropriate to
specific learners
and their
environments.
d. Conduct  
educational
researches related
to innovation,
issues and
problems in
curricula,
instruction,
methodologies,
and learning

e. Apply skills in   
Curriculum
development,
lesson planning,
Materials
development,
instructional
delivery and
educational
assessment.

f. Demonstrate a   
variety of thinking
skills in planning,
monitoring,
assessing and
reporting learning
processes and
outcomes

g. Practice   
professional and
ethical teaching
standards sensitive
to the local,
national and global
realities.

h. Pursue lifelong      
learning for
personal and
professional
growth through
varied experiential
and field-based
opportunities.
 Alignment of Program Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes

The attainment of the program educational objectives is facilitated by curricular strategies and program
actions, which are mapped to the program outcomes as shown in the table below.

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science

Program Educational Objectives

Program 1.To 2.To manifest 3. To 4.To 5.To be a 6.To
Outcomes exhibit meaningful conduct acquire the role engage in
specific to competenc and educational pedagogica model in activities
BSEd major e necessary comprehensive research in l the and
in Science in the pedagogical curriculum knowledge practice endeavours
application content development in planning, of for
of knowledge in , monitoring, teaching professional
knowledge, his/her field of instructional assessing as the and personal
skills, specialization. planning, and noblest development
attitudes materials and reporting profession
and values resources learning by
as a development processes applying
facilitator and moral
of learning outcomes and
ethical
standards
and
values.

1.Demonstrat    
e competence
in applying
scientific
concepts and
principles to
actual life
situations and
conditions.

2. conduct 
scientific
inquiry and
investigation
to improve
socio-
Economic and
environmental
issues and
problems.
c. use   
appropriate
approaches,
methods,
strategies and
learning
resources
/tools in
teaching
science.

4.manifest  
high ethical
standards and
responsibility
as facilitator
of learning
 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
College of Teacher Education
Laoag City
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (BSE)
MAJOR: SCIENCE
Effective S.Y. 2018-2019 As per Ched Memo No.75 Series 2017

FIRST YEAR Second Semester

First Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTIVE TITLE UNIT COURSE DESCRIPTIVE TITLE UNIT
TITLE TITLE
ENG 101 Purposive Communication 3 FIL102 Filipino sa Iba’t-ibang Disiplina 3
MATH 101 Mathematics in the Modern World 3 SS 102 Art Appreciation 3
SS 101 Reading in Philippine History 3 EDU 101 The Child and Adolescent Learners and Learning 3
Principles
SS 103 Understanding the Self 3 EDU 110 Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across the 3
Curriculum
FIL 101 Kontekstwalisadong Komunikasyon sa Filipino 3 SED-S 102 Analytical Chemistry (Lecture) 3
SED-S 101 Inorganic Chemistry (Lecture) 3 SED-S Analytical Chemistry (Laboratory) 2
102L
SED-S 101L Inorganic Chemistry (Laboratory) 2 SED-S 105 Fluid Mechanics 3
PE 101 Health and Wellness 2 NSTP 2 Literacy Training Service 3
NSTP 1 Literacy Training Service 3 PE 102 Physical Education with a Special Purpose 2
IEUTH 101 College Life and Personhood 1 IEUTH 102 Moral Recovery and Restoration of National 1
Discipline
IMATH 001 Math Review (3) ICS 001L Multimedia(Lab) 1
IENG 001 English Review (3)
TOTAL 26(6) TOTAL 27
SECOND YEAR
First Semester Second Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTIVE TITLE UNIT COURSE DESCRIPTIVE TITLE UNIT
TITLE TITLE
SS 104 Ethics 3 SS 105 Contemporary World 3
FIL 103 Dalumat sa Filipino 3 EDU 102 The Teaching Profession 3
EDU 105 Facilitating Learner-Centered Teaching 3 LIT 101 Philippine Literature 3
EDU 108 Technology for Teaching and Learning 1 3 EDU 104 Foundation of Special and Inclusive Education 3
SED-S 103 Organic Chemistry (Lecture) 3 SED-S 104 Biochemistry 3
SED-S 103L Organic Chemistry (Laboratory) 2 SED-S 107 Electricity and Magnetism (Lecture) 3
SED-S 110 Genetics Lecture 3 SED-S 107L Electricity and Magnetism (Laboratory) 1
SED-S 110L Genetics Laboratory 1 PE 104 Team Sports 2
SED-S 106 Thermodynamics (Lecture) 3 NSTP 102 National Service Training Program 3
SED-S 106 L Thermodynamics (Laboratory) 1 SS 106 Life and Woks of Rizal 3
PE 103 Swimming 2 TOTAL 27
TOTAL 27

THIRD YEAR
First Semester Second Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTIVE TITLE UNIT COURSE DESCRIPTIVE TITLE UNIT
TITLE TITLE
LIT 102 World Literature EDU 103 The Teacher and the Community, School, 3
culture and Organizational Leadership
SED-S 111 Cell and Molecular Biology (Lecture ) 3 SED-S 117 Research in Teaching 3
SED-S 111 L Cell and Molecular Biology (Laboratory) 1 SED- S 112 Microbiology and Parasitology (Lecture) 3
SED-S 108 Waves and Optics (Lecture) 3 SED- S 112 L Microbiology and Parasitology (Laboratory) 1
SED-S 108 L Waves and Optics (Laboratory) 1 SED- S 109 Modern Physics 3
SED-S 115 Earth Science 3 SED- S 113 Anatomy and Physiology 3
SED-S 116 Environmental Science 3 SED- S 113L Anatomy and Physiology (Laboratory) 1
SED -S 119 Meteorology 3 SED -S 118 Astronomy 3
EDU 106 Assessment of Learning 1 3 SED-S 120 Technology for Teaching and Learning 2- 3
SED-121 The Teaching of Science (Teaching the EDU 107 Assessment of Learning 2 3
Specialized Field) 3
NS 101 Science , Technology and Society 3 EDU 109 The Teacher and the School Curriculum 3
TOTAL 26 TOTAL 29

FOURTH YEAR
First Semester Second Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTIVE TITLE UNIT COURSE DESCRIPTIVE TITLE UNIT
TITLE TITLE
EDU 111 FS Observations of Teaching-Learning in Actual EDU 113 Teaching Internship 6
1 School Environment 3
EDU 112 FS Participation and Teaching Internship CA 2 Competency Appraisal 2(Major Subjects) (3)
2 3
CA 1 Competency Appraisal 2 (GE and Prof Ed) (3)
TOTAL 6(3) TOTAL 6(3)
 Prepared by:

GERARDO GARCIA,EdD
Curriculum Committee Chair

Reviewed by:

DR. MARICON M. GUILERMO VENUS M. GAFFUD, EDD

Curriculum Committee Chair, GE Dean

Noted: Recommended:

MR. ROMMEL GUERRERO DR. ELSIE C. PILAR

OIC, University Registrar Vice President for Academic Affairs

Approved:

ATTY. FERDINAND S. NICOLAS

President
 SUMMARY OF COURSES

Hour/Week
Classification/Field/Course Lab/field/Design Credit Units
Lecture
/drafting
I. General Education Courses
A. a. Core Courses 24 0 24
B. b. Elective Courses 15 0 15
C. c. Mandated Courses 3 0 3
D. Total (General Education) 42 0 42
E. II. Physical Education 8 0 8
F. III.NSTP 6 0 6
IV. Professional Education Courses
A. a. Core Courses 42 0 42
B. B. Major Courses 60 13 73
C. V. Institutional Courses 2(12) 1 3(12)
D. TOTAL 174 14 186

SUMMARY OF SUBJECTS

Course Code Classification/Field/Course LEC LAB UNIT(S) Prerequisite(s)/

Co-requisite(s)
I. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (42units)
A.Core Courses
SS 101 Reading in Philippine 3 0 3 None
History
SS 102 Art Appreciation 3 0 3 None
SS 103 Understanding the Self 3 0 3 None
SS 104 Ethics 3 0 3 None
SS 105 Contemporary World 3 0 3 None
ENG 101 Purposive Communication 3 0 3 None
MATH 101 Mathematics in the Modern 3 0 None
World 3
NS 101 Science , Technology and 3 0 3 None
Society
Sub-total 24 24
B. Elective Courses
FIL 101 Kontekstwalisadong 3 0 3 None
Komunikasyon sa Filipino
FIL 102 Filipino sa Ibat ibang 3 0 3 FIL 101
Disiplina
FIL 103 Dalumat sa Filipino 3 0 3 Fil 1 and 2
LIT 102 Philippine Literature 3 0 3 None
LIT 103 World Literature 3 0 3 None
Sub-total 15 0 15
C. Mandated Course
SS 106 Life and Works of Rizal 3 0 3 None
Sub-total 3 0 3
II.PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES
PE 101 Health and Wellnesss 3 0 3 None
PE 102 Physical Education with a 3 0 3 None
Special Purpose
PE 103 Swimming 3 0 0 None
PE 104 Team Sports 3 0 0 None
Sub-total 12 0 12
III. NSTP
NSTP 1 Literacy Training Service 3 0 0 None
NSTP 2 Literacy Training Service 3 0 0 NSTP 1
Sub-total 6 0 6

Course Code Classification/Field/Course LEC LAB UNIT(S) Prerequisite(s)/

Core-quisite(s)
IV. Professional Education Courses (42 units)
A. Core Courses
EDU 101 The Child and Adolescent 3 0 3 none
Learners an and Learning
Principles 3
EDU 110 Building and Enhancing New 3 0 none
Literacies Across the
Curriculum 3
EDU 105 Facilitating Learner-Centered 3 0 none
Teaching 3
EDU 108 Technology for Teaching and 3 0 The Child and
Learning 1 3 Adolescent
Learners an and
Learning
Principles
EDU 102 The Teaching Profession 3 0 3 The Child and
Adolescent
Learners an and
Learning
Principles
EDU 104 Foundation of Special and 3 0 none
Inclusive Education 3
EDU 106 Assessment of Learning 1 3 0 3 The Child and
Adolescent
Learners an and
Learning
Principles
EDU 103 The Teacher and the 3 0 3 The Child and
Community, School, Culture Adolescent
and Organizational Learners an and
Leadership Learning
Principles
EDU 107 Assessment of Learning 2 3 0 3 Assessment of
Learning 1
EDU 109 The Teacher and the School 3 0 3 The Child and
Curriculum Adolescent
Learners an and
Learning
Principles
EDU 111 FS 1 Observations of Teaching- 0 3 3 All Professional
Learning in actual School Education and
 Environment majors/specializ
ation subjects
EDU 112 FS 2 Participation and Teaching 0 3 3 All Professional
Internship Education and
majors/specializ
ation subjects
EDU 113 Teaching Internship 0 6 6 All academic
requirements
Sub-total 42

CourseCode Classification/Field/Course LEC LAB UNIT(S) Prerequisite(s)/

Core-
prequisite(s)
V. Major Courses ( 73 Units)
SED-S 101 Inorganic Chemistry 3 2 None
5
SED-S 102 Analytical Chemistry 3 2 Chem 1:
(Lecture & Laboratory) 5 Inorganic
Chemistry
SED-S 105 Fluid Mechanics 3 0 3 Mechanics
SED-S 103 Organic Chemistry (Lecture 3 2 5 Chem 1:
& Laboratory) Inorganic
Chemistry
SED-S 110 Genetics (Lecture & 3 1 None
Laboratory) 4
SED-S 106 Thermodynamics (Lecture & 3 1 None
Laboratory) 4
SED-S 104 Biochemistry 3 0 3 Chem 3:
Organic
Chemistry
(Lecture &
Laboratory)
SED-S 107 Electricity and Magnetism 3 1 Mechanics
(Lecture & Laboratory) 4
SED-S 111 Cell and Molecular Biology 3 1 4 Genetics and
(Lecture & Laboratory) Biochemistry
SED-S 108 Waves and Optics (Lecture & 3 1 4 Mechanics,Elec
Laboratory) tricity and
Magnetism
SED-S 115 Earth Science 3 0 3 None
SED-S 116 Environmental Science 3 0 3 None
SED S 119 Meteorology 3 0 3 Earth Science
SED-121 The Teaching of Science/ 3 0 Major Subjects
Teaching the Specialized 3
Field
SED-S 117 Research in Teaching 3 0 3
SED -S 112 Microbiology and 3 1 4 None
Parasitology (Lecture and &
Laboratory)
SED -S 109 Modern Physics 3 0 3 Mechanics,Elec
tricity and
Magnetism
SED- S 113 Anatomy and Physiology 3 1 4 None
SED- S 118 Astronomy 3 0 3 None
SED- S 120 Technology for Teaching and 3 0 3 Technology for
Learning 2 Teaching and
Learning 1
TOTAL 60 13 73

CourseCode Classification/Field/Course LEC LAB UNIT(S) Prerequisite(s)/

Core-
requisite(s)
V.INSTITUTIONAL SUBJECTS (15)
IENG 001 English Review (3) 0 3 None
IMATH 001 Math Review (3) 0 3 None
IEUTH 101 College Life and Personhood 1 0 1 None
IEUTH 102 Moral Recovery and 1 0 1 None
Restoration of National
Discipline
ICS 001L Multimedia (Lab) 0 1 1 None

CA 1 Competency Appraisal 1 (3) 0 4th year

3 standing
CA 2 Competency Appraisal 2 (3) 0
3 4th year
standing
Subtotal 2(12) 3 3(12)

COURSE RATIONALIZATION MATRIX

Course
Course Description Unit Rationalization
Code
This course will enhance the students’ knowledge,
Competency Appraisal 1
skills and competencies in the general and professional
CA 1 (General and Professional 3
education subjects in preparation for teaching
Subjects)
internship and board examination for teachers.
This course will enhance the students’ knowledge,
Competency Appraisal 2 skills and competencies in the major and specialized
CA 2 3
(Major Subjects) subjects in preparation for teaching internship and
board examination for teachers.

CURRICULUM MAPPING
 CourseCode Classification/Field/Course PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4
V. Major Courses ( 70 Units)
SED-S 101 Chem 1: Inorganic Chemistry L L P O
SED-S 102 Chem 2: Analytical Chemistry (Lecture & Laboratory) L L P O
SED-S 105 Physics 1: Fluid Mechanics L L P O
SED-S 103 Chem 3: Organic Chemistry (Lecture & Laboratory) L L P O
SED-S 110 Bio 1: Genetics (Lecture & Laboratory) L L P O
SED-S 106 Phys 2: Thermodynamics (Lecture & Laboratory) L L P O
SED-S 104 Chem 4: Biochemistry L L P O
SED-S 107 Phys 3: Electricity and Magnetism (Lecture & L L P O
Laboratory)
SED-S 111 Bio 2: Cell and Molecular Biology (Lecture & L L P O
Laboratory)
SED-S 108 Waves and Optics (Lecture & Laboratory)
SED-S 115 Earth Science L L L O
SED-S 116 Environmental Science L L L O
SED S 119 Meteorology L L L O
SED-121 The Teaching of Science/ Teaching the Specialized L L L L
Field
SED-S 117 Research in Teaching L L L L
SED S 112 Bio 3: Microbiology and Parasitology (Lecture and & L L P O
Laboratory)
SED S 109 Phys: Modern Physics L L P O
SED S 113 Bio : Anatomy and Physiology L L O O
SED S 118 Astronomy L L O O
SED S 120 Technology for Teaching and Learning 2 L L L P

Legend: L - Facilitating Learning of the competencies (Input is provided and competency is evaluated)
P - Allows student to practice competencies ( no input but competency is evaluated)
O- Opportunity for development (no input or evaluation, but there is opportunity to practice the
competencies