VAED 111 COURSE OUTLINE

WEST NEGROS UNIVERSITY
City of Bacolod

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION


Course No. : VAED 111 Revision Date : June 2, 2008
Descriptive Title : HUMAN AND FILIPINO VALUES Effectivity : S. Y. 2008 - 2009
Credit Units : ( 3 ) units

Course Description : This course is designed to assist students to discover, develop and enhance their personal values. It tackles the basic human values as well as the distinct Filipino values and its relevance and significance in the light of the teaching from the Bible and other values–related literatures. It includes studies that would help the students become aware of their relationship with God and the community he lives.

General Objectives :
1. This course is intended to assist students to discover and understand that every individual has his own set of values that are developed through the influence of his family, religious affiliation and surroundings.

2. The students will understand that the popular values of the society may vary over a period of time and that the absolute standards for values are those set by Christ himself.

OBJECTIVES / VALUES EDUCATION

PRELIM

With the guidance and facilitation of teachers, students should be able to:

* Get acquainted to the school premises and facilities.

* Appreciate the thrust of the school to help conserve the environment.


1. Briefly discuss the history of WNU.

2. State the vision, mission, and objectives of WNU and recognize the values learned from such.

3. Sing the Alma Mater song correctly from memory.

4. Identify the Administrative Personnel of the school.

5. Give the definition of society, culture and values.

6. Describe the Filipino Society.

7. Cite the different components and aspects of society.

8. Identify the elements of culture

9. Appreciate the beauty and uniqueness Filipino culture, traits and values.

10. Explain the concept of value.


UNDERSTANDING VALUES AND THE VALUING PROCESS

General Objectives:

1. The lessons are intended to help every WESNECAN student discover their personal and interpersonal values.

2. The students will realize that their values influence their choices and decisions and hence have to clarify them.

11. Identify the value indicators.

12. Identify the indicators of their personal values.

12. Present a clear view of the seven criteria of the valuing process.

13. Show how each criterion can be applied in determining a value.

14. Identify the elements of values and their influence in the person’s decision making process.

15. Understand the nature of values in order to show the essence of their personal values.

16. Identify the properties, classification hierarchy and conflicts of values.

17. Identify the different values of some Asian philosophers.


MIDTERM

FILIPINO VALUES

General Objectives :
1. The lessons are intended to help every WESNECAN student discover their personal and interpersonal values that are basically Filipino.
2. The students will realize that there are values that are ambivalent and hence have to clarify them.


1. Identify the ways Filipinos show the spirit of cooperation and helpfulness esp. in times these values are needed.

2. Develop the attitude of helpfulness and good relationships in his community.
3. Understand the concept of pagkakaisa and pakipagkapwa-tao.

4. Affirm that this value will enable the students to stand strong and support the programs of the community for the common good of the citizens.

5. Strengthen their national consciousness.

6. Recall the events Filipino encountered and surpassed, and the source of strength to go on with life.

7. Appreciate and apply this value especially in tough times.


8. Exercise standing for the truth with courage, honesty and sincerity.

9. Appreciate the Filipino way of valuing dignity over material things.
10. Apply the Filipino character traits that are commendable as a citizen.

11. Understand the beauty of hospitality and the ways Filipino overdo/abuse it.
12. Cite ways to show patriotism and nationalism.
13. Identify the attitudes that hinder the Filipino quest for national development.
14. Perform willingly their duties above their personal good and interest being members of the Filipino society.

15. Differentiate the three forms of Filipino reciprocity.
16. Learn to express their gratitude and appreciation of whatever favor they receive.
17. Understand that this value while good could also be abused.

SEMI-FINAL


1. Explain the concept of “pakikisama” as a value among Filipinos.

2. Answer set of questions related to this concept.
3. Discuss the concept of “panata” in the Filipino context.

4. Cite concrete examples on how this value is being practiced by Filipinos.

5. Understand the Biblical view of “vow” or “covenant”

6. Define the practice of “swerte” among Filipinos.

7. Demonstrate situations where belief in “swerte” influences the decision-making endeavors of Filipinos.

8. Learn Biblical truths about “swerte”


9. Define the term “Bahala Na” in the context of the Filipino culture.

10. Cite concrete examples of the positive and negative effects of the practice of this concept among Filipinos.

11. Differentiate between “Bahala na” as fortitude and as “que sera sera”.


12. Demonstrate how crab mentality is being practiced among Filipinos.

13. Cite situations where this practice becomes harmful to both self and others.



14. Discuss the concept of “hiya”.

15. Present a clear view of the Filipino concept of”hiya”.

16. Differentiate between “hiya” as shame and as propriety.

17. Illustrate situations where the practice of the concept can be positive or negative.

18. Explain the meaning concept of “gulong ng palad”.

19. Cite situations where this concept is being valued by Filipinos.

20. Know the Biblical principle of blessing.

FINAL



1. Define Lagay, Lusot and Lakad.

2. Comprehend how these phenomena operate in our culture.

3. Know the Biblical principles regarding lagay, lakad and lusot.


4. Define the term respect.

5. Appreciate the Filipino gesture of respect.

6. Learn the different ways of showing respect to authorities.


6. Define the terms used.

7. Appreciate the old Filipino tradition of courtship.

8. Compare the Filipino love affairs and practices in the different eras.

9. Define the term ningas cogon.

10. Explain how ningas cogon affects every Filipino corporate endeavor.

11. Justify how ningas cogon is beneficial or detrimental as a value.

12. Define the term fiesta.

12. Explain how important fiesta and other festivals are to the Filipino culture.

14. Rationalize the positive and negative consequences of having fiesta and other festivals.

15. Compare Filipino festivals with those in the Bible.