BUCAS GRANDE FOUNDATION COLLEGE

Socorro, Surigao del Norte

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

COURSE SYLLABUS ON BASIC GEOGRAPHY

BGFC
A premier academic institution responsible for quality instruction and training for sustainable socio-economic, environmental and cultural advancement of Bucas Grande and
Mission &
the global Philippines vis-à-vis academic and operational excellence.
Vision
Institutional
Program Dynamic, passionate and competent Gardenian teachers
Course
The graduates have the ability to:
Common to all programs in all types of schools
a. Discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (PQF level 6 descriptor)
b. Communicate effectively using both English and Filipino, orally and in writing
c. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6 descriptor)
d. Exemplify professional, social, and ethical responsibility
e. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 77220)
Common to Teacher Education Programs
Mandated f. Articulate the relationship of education to larger historical, social, cultural, and political processes.
Program g. Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies in various types of environment.
Intended h. Develop alternative teaching approaches for diverse learners.
Learning i. Apply skills in curriculum development, lesson planning, materials development, instructional delivery and education assessment.
Outcomes j. Demonstrate basic and higher level of thinking skills in planning, assessing, and reporting.
k. Practice professional and ethical teaching standards to response to the demands of the community.
l. Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth.
Specific Program Outcome – Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED)
m. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the development of elementary learners.
n. Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of various learning areas in the elementary learners.
o. Create and utilize materials appropriate to the elementary curriculum.
p. Design and implement assessment tools and procedures to measure elementary learning outcomes.

Course Code:
SP11 – BASIC GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 101
Course Unit 3 units
Course
None
Prerequisite
Course This course is to introduce students to the basics and important theories, concepts, and principles of Geography.
Description
Towards the end of the course, the student should:
Course
ILO1: Discuss and explain the origin and nature of geography.
Learning
ILO2: Identify the fundamental concept of physical geography, biogeography and natural resources, human geography, economic geography and political geography.
Outcomes
ILO3: Summarize the different aspects of Basic Geography as a whole.
Time Intended Learning Assessment Tasks
Contents Teaching & Learning Activities Learning Resources
Allotment Outcomes (ILO) (AT)
The Nature of Geography
 The History of Geography ●Lecture on the following Concepts:
 Map Making in History 1. The Nature of Geography
 Mapmaking and New 2. Physical Geography ●Textbooks: ●Formative Tests
Technologies
ILO1: Define geographical “Geography Basics” Volume 1 by Ray
 Themes and Standards in ●Group activity:
history Summer ●Assignment
Geography Education 1. Map Making
ILO2: Determine map making 2. GPIS Searching “Human Geography” 5th Edition by P. ●Activity 1:
12 hours Physical Geography
and new technologies Daniels, M. Bradshaw, D. Shaw, J. Drawing/Sketch of
 The Earth in Space ●Individual Activity: Sidaway, and T. Hall Earth’s Physical
 Earth’s Interior 1. Drawing/Sketch of Earth’s
ILO3: Cite theories regarding Geography
 Earth’s Surface Physical Geography
physical geography “Physical Geography the Basics” by
 Earth’s Climates
Joseph Holden ●Summative Test
 Tectonic Weathering &
Erosion ●Video Presentation (Film
 Geography of Ecosystem Showing): “Climates”

Biogeography
 Biomes
 Forests
●Textbooks:
ILO1: Define the different  Grasslands ●Lecture on the following Concepts:
“Geography Basics” Volume 1 by Ray ●Formative Tests
biogeography  Deserts 1. Biogeography
Summer
 Tundra 2. Natural Resources
●Assignment
ILO2: Identify the different  High Altitude Biomes
“Human Geography” 5th Edition by P.
15 hours characteristics in natural  National Park System ●Group Report on Biogeography
Daniels, M. Bradshaw, D. Shaw, J. ●Activity 2: Group
resources
Sidaway, and T. Hall Report
Natural Resources
ILO3: Cite the uses of  Soil ●Video Presentation (Film
“Physical Geography the Basics” by ●Summative Test
renewable resources  Water and Ice Showing): “Natural Resources”
Joseph Holden
 Renewable Resources
 Non-renewable Resources

15 hours ILO1: Identify the conceptual Human Geography ●Lecture on the following Concepts: ●Textbooks: ●Formative Tests
principles of human geography  Human Society and the Earth 1. Human Geography “Geography Basics” Volume 1 by Ray
 Climate and Human Societies Summer ●Assignment
 ILO2: Determine concept of
“Human Geography” 5th Edition by P.
human society and the Earth
 Exploration and ●Oral on Human Society Concept Daniels, M. Bradshaw, D. Shaw, J.
Transportation Sidaway, and T. Hall
ILO3: Illustrate how ●Summative Test
●Video Presentation (Film
exploration and transportation
Showing): “Human Geography” “Physical Geography the Basics” by
changed human societies
Joseph Holden
ILO1: Define economic and Economic Geography ●Lecture on the following Concepts:
political geography  Agriculture 1. Economic Geography ●Textbooks:
 Energy and Engineering 2. Political Geography “Geography Basics” Volume 1 by Ray ●Formative Tests
ILO2: Determine important  Industry & Trade Summer ●Assignment
aspects in agriculture, energy ●Oral on Political Geography ●●Research Paper:
& engineering, industry and Political Geography “Human Geography” 5th Edition by P. “International
12 hours
trade  Forms of Government Daniels, M. Bradshaw, D. Shaw, J. Boundaries Issue
 Political Geography ●Group report/presentation regarding Sidaway, and T. Hall Between the
ILO3: Identify forms of  Geopolitics String Theory Philippines & China
government, political  International Boundaries “Physical Geography the Basics” by ●Summative Test
geography and international ●Video Presentation (Film Joseph Holden
boundaries Showing): “Economic Geography”
Course
Requirement

Formative Assessment = 20 %
Meaningful Constructs = 30 %
Summative Assessment = 50 %
Grading
___________
System
100 %

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

LETECIA N. PLAZO GLORIA A. ESPERANZA, PH.D.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

COURSE SYLLABUS ON BASIC GEOGRAPHY

BGFC
A premier academic institution responsible for quality instruction and training for sustainable socio-economic, environmental and cultural advancement of Bucas Grande and
Mission &
the global Philippines vis-à-vis academic and operational excellence.
Vision
Course Code: BASIC GEOGRAPHY
SP11 – GEOG 101
Course Unit 3 units
Course
This course is to introduce students to the basics and important theories, concepts, and principles of Geography.
Description
Towards the end of the course, the student should:
Course
ILO1: Discuss and explain the origin and nature of geography.
Learning
ILO2: Identify the fundamental concept of physical geography, biogeography and natural resources, human geography, economic geography and political geography.
Outcomes
ILO3: Summarize the different aspects of Basic Geography as a whole.
Time Intended Learning Outcomes Assessment
Contents Teaching & Learning Activities Learning Resources
Allotment (ILO) Tasks (AT)
The Nature of Geography
 The History of Geography ●Lecture on the following Concepts:
 Map Making in History 3. The Nature of Geography ●Formative
 Mapmaking and New 4. Physical Geography Tests
●Textbooks:
Technologies
ILO1: Define geographical “Geography Basics” Volume 1 by Ray
 Themes and Standards in ●Group activity: ●Assignment
history Summer
Geography Education 3. Map Making
4. GPIS Searching ●Activity 1:
ILO2: Determine map making “Human Geography” 5th Edition by P.
12 hours Physical Geography Drawing/Sketch
and new technologies Daniels, M. Bradshaw, D. Shaw, J. Sidaway,
 The Earth in Space ●Individual Activity: of Earth’s
and T. Hall
 Earth’s Interior 2. Drawing/Sketch of Earth’s Physical
ILO3: Cite theories regarding
 Earth’s Surface Physical Geography Geography
physical geography “Physical Geography the Basics” by Joseph
 Earth’s Climates
Holden
 Tectonic Weathering & ●Summative
Erosion ●Video Presentation (Film Test
 Geography of Ecosystem Showing): “Climates”

15 hours ILO1: Define the different Biogeography ●Lecture on the following Concepts: ●Textbooks: ●Formative
biogeography  Biomes 3. Biogeography “Geography Basics” Volume 1 by Ray Tests
 Forests 4. Natural Resources Summer
ILO2: Identify the different  Grasslands ●Assignment
  Deserts
 Tundra
 High Altitude Biomes
“Human Geography” 5th Edition by P.
characteristics in natural  National Park System ●Group Report on Biogeography
Daniels, M. Bradshaw, D. Shaw, J. Sidaway, ●Activity 2:
resources
and T. Hall Group Report
Natural Resources
ILO3: Cite the uses of  Soil ●Video Presentation (Film
“Physical Geography the Basics” by Joseph ●Summative
renewable resources  Water and Ice Showing): “Natural Resources”
Holden Test
 Renewable Resources
 Non-renewable Resources

●Textbooks:
ILO1: Identify the conceptual
Human Geography ●Lecture on the following Concepts: “Geography Basics” Volume 1 by Ray
principles of human geography ●Formative
 Human Society and the 2. Human Geography Summer
Tests
Earth
ILO2: Determine concept of
 Climate and Human “Human Geography” 5th Edition by P.
15 hours human society and the Earth ●Oral on Human Society Concept ●Assignment
Societies Daniels, M. Bradshaw, D. Shaw, J. Sidaway,
 Exploration and and T. Hall
ILO3: Illustrate how exploration ●Video Presentation (Film ●Summative
Transportation
and transportation changed Showing): “Human Geography” Test
“Physical Geography the Basics” by Joseph
human societies
Holden
Economic Geography ●Lecture on the following Concepts: ●Formative
ILO1: Define economic and  Agriculture 3. Economic Geography ●Textbooks: Tests
political geography  Energy and Engineering 4. Political Geography “Geography Basics” Volume 1 by Ray ●Assignment
 Industry & Trade Summer ●Research
ILO2: Determine important ●Oral on Political Geography Paper:
aspects in agriculture, energy & Political Geography “Human Geography” 5th Edition by P. “International
12 hours
engineering, industry and trade  Forms of Government Daniels, M. Bradshaw, D. Shaw, J. Sidaway, Boundaries
 Political Geography ●Group report/presentation regarding and T. Hall Issue Between
ILO3: Identify forms of  Geopolitics String Theory the Philippines
government, political geography  International Boundaries “Physical Geography the Basics” by Joseph & China
and international boundaries ●Video Presentation (Film Holden ●Summative
Showing): “Economic Geography” Test

Formative Assessment = 20 %
Meaningful Constructs = 30 %
Grading
Summative Assessment = 50 %
System
___________ FEL JANIKA D. GALANIDA
100 % Instructor