University of Nueva Caceres

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY

J. Hernandez Avenue, Naga City

Tel. No. +63-054-472-6100 local 115

UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES

The University of Nueva Caceres, a private non-sectarian institution, is Bicol’s first

university.
VISION
STATEMENT Guided by its motto, “Non-Scholae Sed Vitae” (Not of School but of Life), and
attuned to the demands of a highly dynamic global environment, the University of
Nueva Caceres commits itself to quality and excellent education for all to
transform the youth into entrepreneurial, productive, morally upright, socially
responsible professionals for a just, humane and progressive society.

The University of Nueva Caceres shall be a leading exponent of academic

excellence, research, extension, and innovative technology for sustainable
MISSION development.
STATEMENT
It creates a nurturing academic environment and provides equal opportunities in
the formation of individuals into empowered leaders, competent professionals
and proactive entrepreneurs who are cognizant of our rich cultural heritage.

UNIVERSITY

OBJECTIVES 1. PURSUE the nurturing and strengthening of social institutions with

empowered leaders, skilled professionals, and proactive entrepreneurs for
the development of the Bicol Region and the Filipino nation;

2. PRODUCE graduates who entrepreneurial, productive, morally upright,

environmentally conscious, globally responsive and socially responsible
citizens;

3. PROPAGATE the culture of excellence through a continual process of

introspection, integration and improvement of programs, facilities and
services;

4. PROVIDE the University personnel with the means to enhance their

personal well-being and professional skills to effectively carry out
 balanced curricular and development programs.
1. We champion excellence. We consistently strive for excellence in
everything we do.

2. We nurture dreams. We passionately guide and inspire our students to

leverage their potentials and aspire for better lives.

3. We do the right things right. We uphold integrity in everything we do. We

hold ourselves to high standards for accountability and character. We do
CORE things right.
VALUES
4. We are dynamic and creative. We anticipate the forces of change. We
explore possibilities with intent and purpose.

5. We respect each other and work as a team. We collaboratively maximize

our talents and capabilities. We hold each other in high regard and
passionately realize our shared purpose, priorities and promises.

Ex - Excellence Driven

C - Culturally- Rooted with Multi-Cultural Understanding

Collaborative

GRADUATES Creative and Critical Thinker

ATTRIBUTES Complete Leader (Complete means Accomplished, Masterful, Great)

E - Effective Communicator

Ethically and Socially Responsible

L - Life-Long Learner

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY

VISION The UNC College of Business and Accountancy envisions its graduates as leaders
STATEMEN and active agents in nation building by entrepreneurship and by honest, dedicated
T service in government and private entities, contributing to the improvement of the
quality of life of the Filipino, and responsive to the demands of the global business
environment.

MISSION The benefits of quality and excellent business and accountancy education shall be
STATEMEN made accessible to the youth through the provision of rich and diverse curricular
 programs and alternative learning system that will transform individuals into
T competent professionals, empowered leaders, and proactive managers and
entrepreneurs possessing the ideals of competence, integrity, and moral and social
responsibility.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Three to five years after completing the program , BSBA graduates are expected to:
PEO 1 Pursue personal and professional development to meet increasing demands and
responsibilities of a successful career in Marketing, Finance and other related
endeavors
a. Pursue graduate/law studies or trainings/short term courses related to
Marketing and Finance
b. Membership to local or national business/marketing/ finance organizations
c. Attend seminars on finance, marketing and other related topics
PEO 2 Practice one’s career as ethically and socially responsible professionals who
contribute to uphold the UNC core values
a. Exercise objectivity and professional due care
b. Demonstrate personal standards in championing excellence
c. Work effectively as part of the team
PEO 3 Contribute to nation-building by assuming leadership responsibilities and
demonstrating competencies required in Marketing, Finance and allied fields.
a. Assume supervisory/managerial position
b. Organize/lead projects that utilize knowledge and skills along areas in
regulatory framework and information technology

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

At the time of graduation, the students of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
program should be able to:
General
POa Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders both in oral and written
forms.
POb Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
(PQF level 6 descriptor)
POc Promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)
POd Act in recognition of personal and professional development
Technical
POe Implement business- related activities by applying the basic functions of
management and basic concepts that underlie in each of the functional areas of
business (marketing, finance, human resource, production/operation)
POf Conduct business research, as a tool to critically, analytically and creatively solve
problems and drive results
POg Employ technology as a business tool in capturing financial and non-financial
information, generating reports and making decisions.
POh Apply knowledge and skills to successfully respond to various types of assessments,
e.g. certifications.
POi Analyze the business environment to innovate business ideas based on emerging
industry.
POj Maintain a commitment to good corporate citizenship, social responsibility and
ethical practice in the conduct of business or profession.

COURSE INFORMATION

Program BS Business Administration

Term, School Year 1st  Semester, SY 2021-2022

Course Code FM311k

Course Title Banking and Financial Institutions

Course Description This course provides comprehensive coverage of the organizations and
operations of the various banking and non-banking financial institutions
in our country and how they impact our financial system as well as our
national and local economies. Upon completion of the course, learners will
be able to engage in various types of business transactions or work
competently with any of these financial institutions.

Course Outcomes At the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Describe the nature, elements and functions of the Philippine

Financial System.

2. Describe the different types of banks and their various products

and services.

3. Discuss the nature, organization and operation of non-bank

financial institutions
 4. Prepare a written report about financial transactions with banks
or  non-bank financial institutions

Faculty In-Charge Wenifredo V. Efondo

Contact Information Email: wenifredo.efondo@unc.edu.ph

 Mobile Phone:  09437098233

Consultation Hours It should be at least once a week observing the class hours or

5:00PM-5:30PM from Monday to Friday.

Granularized Course Outcomes

Course CO Modules ILO Intended Teaching and Assessment Feedback

Outcomes Level Level Learning Learning Mechanism
Outcomes Activities

Explain the I Module 0 I Explain the UNC Faculty to conduct Rubric on Zoom or Google
school Course VM and Core course orientation; Reflection meet, Class GC,
philosophies, Orientation Values, CBA VM students to FB Messenger,
discuss course and BSBA PEO review/reflect on E-mail, SMS
requirements school
and grading philosophies
system and
write the E Discuss the Faculty to conduct n/a
statement of course course orientation
purpose or requirements,
commitment grading system
and classroom
and school
policies

D Write a statement Students to Essay  rubric

of purpose or participate in the
commitment to BB discussion
the course and forum
program

Describe the I SG 1 I Define a financial Lecture thru PPT Quiz Zoom or Google
nature, Overview of system during meet, Class GC,
elements the Financial synchronous FB Messenger,
and System session; Students E-mail, SMS
to read related
functions of
materials and
the comply with
Philippine Learning Activities
Financial E Explain each of Lecture thru PPT Quiz
System. the elements of during
the financial synchronous
system session; Students
to read related
materials and
comply with
Learning Activities

D Explain the Students to Essay rubric

Structure of the present graphical
Philippine illustration of the
Financial System entire Philippine
Financial System

Describe the E SG 2 I Discuss the Lecture thru PPT ; Quiz Zoom or Google
different 2Governme origin, governing Students to read meet, Class GC,
types of nt and law and related materials, FB Messenger,
banks and private development of visit websites of E-mail, SMS
banks each type of banks and comply
their various
bank with Learning
products
Activities
and services.
E Differentiate Lecture thru PPT; Quiz
banks according Students to visit
to their objectives websites, read
organization, related materials,
capitalization watch videos and
and operations comply with
Learning Activities

D Explain with Students to visit Oral and

illustrative websites, watch Written Report
example each of videos and read Rubric
the different related materials
products or
services offered Conduct Online
test Mid Term Exam
by banks

Discuss the E SG 3 I Discuss the Lecture thru Quiz Zoom or Google

nature, origin, governing PPT; Students to meet, Class GC,
Non-Bank law and visit websites, FB Messenger,
organization
Financial development of read related E-mail, SMS
and Institutions each type of materials, watch
operation of
non-bank videos and
non-bank
financial comply with
financial institution Learning
 institutions Activities

E Differentiate Lecture thru PPT; Quiz

non-banks Students to visit
according to their websites, read
objectives related materials,
organization, watch videos and
capitalization comply with
and operations Learning Activities

D Explain with Lecture thru PPT;

illustrative Students to visit
example each of websites, read
the different related materials,
Oral and
products or watch videos and
Written Report
services offered comply with
Rubric
by non- banks Learning Activities

WEBINAR about
Bank and Non- Essay Rubric
Bank Financial
institution

Prepare a D SG 4 I Discuss  the Lecture thru PPT; Quiz Zoom or Google

report about various financial Students to visit meet, Class GC,
financial Transacting needs of people, websites, read FB Messenger,
transactions with business, related materials, E-mail, SMS
with a bank or a financial government and watch videos and
non-bank institutions non-government comply with
financial organizations Learning Activities
institution which are
provided by
financial
institutions

E Explain the Lecture thru PPT; Quiz

various modes of Students to visit
engaging financial websites, read
institutions to a related materials,
specific watch videos and
transaction. comply with
Learning Activities

D Prepare a report Students to submit Written report;

about financial narrative report rubric
transactions with which is fully
a bank or a non- documented about
bank financial an institutional
institution interview, personal
or vicarious
 experience in
availing product or
services of
financial
institutions
Final
Conduct Online
Examination
Test

MODE OF DELIVERY, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND OTHER SUPPORT SYSTEM

This RED Learning Kit is to be delivered on a printed modular modality. This is the modality that
students may choose if they are facing either a zero internet connectivity at home, or an unstable
internet connectivity. If you have chosen this modality, you are in self-study mode. You are
expected to follow the study guide for this course. A minimum of 3 hours per week is required
for you to work for this course or a total of 54 hours in 18 weeks.

You are expected to submit the requirements per week for better navigation of the course. For
writing and presentation requirements, you are expected to avail of grammar and spelling checker.

Consultation with your teacher should be at least once a week observing the class hours using
these channels;

Email: wenifredo.efondo@unc.edu.ph;

Mobile phone: 09437098233

FB messenger account : Wenifredo V. Efondo

Collaboration with group mates and classmates should be at least once a week as scheduled
through our Group Chat or through text messaging. Hence it is important that you provide me with
your FB messenger account and your cellphone number if possible.

On the other hand, if you chose the Flexi Tech modality, it means that your internet connectivity at
home is stable, and therefore you can make use of the Learning Management System or LMS for
your learning activities at home. In this modality, you will have learning sessions that will be done
asynchronously, meaning, you will follow through the lessons, instructions and activities using the
LMS by connecting on-line. You can do this at your own pace and time, preferably at the time that is
prescribed in your schedule of classes to help you on managing your time properly. You will also
have synchronous classes with your teacher and classmates, meaning, you will get to meet with
them virtually by using platforms such as Zoom or Google Hangouts. The schedules are provided in
the class schedule. However, whenever there are adjustments in the schedule of meetings because
of certain exigencies, you will be informed about it through a message in the Group Chat which we
will create, or through text messaging.

Section Day Time Google Meet Details

2037 FM311k-LUa MTH 3:30PM-5:00PM Zoom invitation
2133 FM311k-LUb Wednesday 9:00AM-12:00NN Zoom invitation

In a face-to-face mode of delivery, we meet during class hours at an assigned room. That has
changed in a remote set up. Instead of meeting every week at a pre-assigned time and place, a large
portion of your work will involve independent study tasks. This means you will need to pace
yourself, direct your own learning experience, be disciplined in managing your time, and target to
complete assignments on or before the due date.

Every week, I designed a Study Guide which provides details on how you should engage with the
core topic and whether this will be supported by a live meeting via Zoom. The lesson/topic for each
week is designed following the UNC outcome-based education delivery format. You must view these
study guides at the start of the week to give you clarity of what lies ahead and what is expected of
you during the week.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM

The following shows a summary of the different assessments that we will be conducting in relation
to the course outcomes. These assessments intend to measure whether you have reached the
expectations of the course through the different lessons and learning activities that we will have in
the entire delivery of the course:

A formative assessment is an “assessment for learning”. It intends to determine what your learning
needs are and what interventions are needed to meet your learning needs and improve your
competencies and skills. A summative assessment is an “assessment of learning”. It intends to
measure whether you have already achieved the expected outcomes of the course.

Grading System

This will be our Grading System. Take particular note of the components so that you can strategize
on how you can achieve a good final mark in this subject:

Midterm

80% Participation
 Attendance/weekly log-in/consultation 10

Participation in formative assessments 10

Graded Projects/Activities/ Summative Assessments 60

20% Midterm Exam

Final

80% Participation

Attendance/weekly log-in/consultation 10

Participation in formative assessments 10

Graded Projects/Activities/Summative Assessments 60

20% Final Exam

Final Grade= (Midterm + Final)/2

Midterm and final exam questions will be posted in the BB LMS for flexi-tech students, and
in the class Google drive, FB messenger or via e-mail for flexi-kit students.

GRADING SYSTEM

Range Numerical Grade Interpretation

99% - 100% 1.0 Excellent
96% - 98% 1.25 Very Superior
93% - 95% 1.50 Superior
90% - 92% 1.75 Very Good
87% - 89% 2.0 Good
84% - 86% 2.25 Very Satisfactory
81% - 83% 2.50 Satisfactory
78% - 80% 2.75 Fair
75% - 77% 3.0 Pass
74 and below 5.0 Fail

Rubrics for Essay/Reflection Paper

Criteria Satisfactory Very Satisfactory Excellent
CONTENT I address the question but I address the question I address the question
(Max. 60 pts) do not give an explanation and give few explanation and give
(30pts) in my own words comprehensive
 explanation in my
(45 pts) own words
(60pts)
Language and My work is not well My work has better My work has an
Structure organized, predominantly structure with a logical excellent coherence
(Max. 20 pts) descriptive with little progression. It uses and progression. Its
interpretation or limited interpretation ideas and
reflection. It indicates and reflections. It observations are well
poor vocabulary and observes competent structured. There is
grammar and with vocabulary and an effective and
numerous errors. grammar but with accurate use of
(10 pts) occasional errors. vocabulary and
(15 pts) grammar, very few to
no errors at all.
(20pts)
Originality I present less of an I present somehow an I present an original
(Max. 20 pts) original work. Most of the original work of mine. I work of mine. I use
words and thoughts were use more of my own only my own words
copied from others. words and less of copy and thoughts to
paste to express ideas express ideas.
(10 pts)
(15 pts) (20pts)

Rubrics for Written Report

Criteria Satisfactory Very Satisfactory Excellent

Form The output is 75% in The output is 85% in The output is 100% in
conformity with the conformity with the conformity with the
(Max.20 pts) prescribed forms prescribed forms prescribed forms

(10 pts) (15 pts) (20 pts)

Content Information supports a Information provides Balanced presentation

central purpose or reasonable support for of relevant and
(Max. 50 pts) argument at times. a central purpose or legitimate information
Presentation is basic or argument and displays that clearly supports a
general. Reader gains few evidence of a basic central purpose or
insights. presentation of a argument and shows a
significant topic. Reader thoughtful, in-depth
(40 pts) gains some insights. presentation of a
significant topic.
(45 pts) Reader gains
important insights.
 (50 pts)
Organization In general, the ideas are The ideas are legally The ideas are legally
legally supported supported and are supported and are
(Max. 30 pts) although occasionally usually clear and linked clearly linked to each
ideas fail to make sense to each other. For the other. The reader can
together. The reader can most part, the reader follow the line of
fairly follow what the can follow the line of reasoning.
writer intends. reasoning.
(30 pts)
(20 pts) (25 pts)

COURSE SCHEDULE

Week/ Topics/ Teaching & Learning Activities Expected

Date & COs Asynchronous Synchronous Output

Week 0 Module 0 Reading of course Faculty to conduct Statement of

guide course orientation; Commitment
Setting Course Students to
Expectations Orientation Self-introduction review/reflect on
via LMS school philosophies

Week 1-2 CO 1 SG 1: Students to read Lecture thru PPT Quiz

Overview of Describe the the reading during synchronous
the Financial nature, elements materials and session; Students to
System and functions of comply with read the reading
the Philippine Learning Activities materials and comply
Financial with Learning
System. Activities

Weeks 3-10 CO2 SG2: Students to read Lecture thru PPT ; Quiz

Government Describe the the reading Students to read the
and private different types materials, visit reading materials, visit Mid Term Exam
banks of banks and websites of banks websites of banks and
their various and comply with comply with Learning
products and Learning Activities Activities
services

Weeks 11- CO 3 SG 3: Students to read Lecture thru PPT ; Quiz

17 Discuss the the reading Students to read the
nature, materials and reading materials, visit Final Exam
Non-Bank organization comply with websites of non-bank
Financial and operation of Learning Activities financial institutions
 Institutions non-bank and comply with Essay/Reflection
financial Learning Activities.
institutions Certificate of
WEBINAR ABOUT Attendance
BANKS AND NON-
BANK FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS

Week 18 CO 2 SG 2: Students to read Students to submit Quiz

Transacting Prepare a the reading narrative report which
with narrative report materials and is fully documented Written report;
financial about specific comply Learning about an institutional rubric
institutions transactions Activities interview, or a
with banks and personal or vicarious
non-bank experience in availing
financial products or services of
institutions financial institutions

UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES

City of Naga

COURSE ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION PLAN

Name of Faculty: WENIFREDO V. EFONDO School Year: 2021-2022
Course: FM311k Banking & Financial Institutions Semester: FIRST SEMESTER
Course Outcome Intended Learning Outcome Assessment Performance Target
Statement Tool
I Describe the Define a Financial System Quiz At least 90% of students
nature, elements with 75% proficiency
and functions of Explain each of the elements of the Quiz At least 90% of students
the Philippine financial system. with 75% proficiency
Financial System
Explain the structure of the Oral and At least 90% of students
Philippine Financial System Written with 75% proficiency or
Report score of 75 out of 100
Rubric
E Describe the Discuss the origin, governing law Quiz At least 90% of students
different types of and development of each type of with 75% proficiency.
banks and their bank.
various products Differentiate banks according to Quiz At least 90% of students
and services their objectives, organization and with 75% proficiency
operations.
Explain with illustrative example Oral and At least 90% of students
each of the different products or Written with 75% proficiency or
services offered by banks Report score of 75 out of 100
Rubric
 Mid Term At least 90% of students
with 75% proficiency or
score of 75 out of 100
E Discuss the Discuss the origin, governing law Quiz At least 90% of students
nature, and development of each type of with 75% proficiency
organization and non-bank financial institution
operation of non- Differentiate non-banks according Quiz At least 90% of students
bank financial to their objectives, organization, with 75% proficiency
institutions capitalization and operations.

Explain with illustrative example Oral and At least 90% of students

each of the different products or Written with 75% proficiency or
services offered by non-banks Report score of 75 out of 100
Rubric
Essay/Refle At least 90% of students
WEBINAR ction with 75% proficiency or
score of 75 out of 100
D Prepare a Identify various financial needs of Quiz At least 90% of students
narrative report people, business, government and with 75% proficiency
about specific non-government organizations
transactions with which are addressed by financial
banks and non- institutions.
bank financial Explain the various modes used to Quiz At least 90% of students
institutions. engage with financial institutions. with 75% proficiency
Prepare a report about financial Oral and At least 90% of students
transactions with a bank or non-bank Written with 75% proficiency or
financial institution Report score of 75 out of 100
Rubric
Final Exam At least 90% of students
with 75% proficiency or
score of 75 out of 100

For flexi kit class, we will have a consultation session at least once a week at the time indicated in
your matriculation form. The day of this session will be determined and announced on our first day
of classes. This meeting will be conducted via zoom or google meet for those with internet
connectivity or via call for those who do not have internet connectivity. Announcements will be
posted in our class GC. Please tune in.

For flexi-tech class, we will have a weekly synchronous session at the time indicated in your
matriculation form. The day of this session will be determined and announced on our first day of
classes. This meeting will be conducted via zoom or google meet.

For flexi-tech class, our interaction through synchronous sessions would be 3 hours per week as
required by the subject, while for flexi-kit class our interaction through consultation sessions would
be approximately 1 1/2 hours out of the 3 hours as required by the subject. For most parts of the
week, you are on self-study mode. During this time, you are expected to do your part as a diligent
and responsible learner. Refer to this RED learning kit as a complete guide on how to acquire the
competencies and comply with the course requirements. Though we have scheduled synchronous
sessions, you can give me a ring or send a message in our class GC for urgent concerns. I will try to
respond within the day or in 24 hours.

Aside from our interaction and your interaction with the content, you are also encouraged to
interact with your peers or classmates in this course. There are requirements that need
collaboration with your classmates. May you enjoy this activity.

As to the schedule of examinations, these are to be announced.

STUDENTS’ REQUIRED SKILLS AND ENVIRONMENT IN A DISTANCE LEARNING MODE

Distance learning covering both flexible tech-driven and printed modular modalities may sound so
wonderful that some of you may start with an unrealistic vision. In reality, these learning modalities
require just as much, if not more, time, energy, motivation and discipline as traditional classroom
courses. So, it is imperative that you possess specific skills and apply learning strategies to be
successful in these learning modalities.

To better equip you for distance learning, it is highly recommended that you take and complete a
Coursera course- MINDSHIFT: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden
Potential. Mindshift teaches the essentials of online learning. It provides practical insights from
science and certain mental tools so you can learn and do more—far more—than you might have
ever dreamed!

You can avail this course as a free course, which means no certificate will be provided to you after
completion. However, the skills and learning strategies that you will gain are helpful in your
university journey.

Aside from the Coursera course, we have the summary of skills and learning strategies that will
surely help you in this distance learning mode: I would like you to carefully read the list and apply
these in all your courses.

1. Persistence

Persistence is perhaps the biggest key to succeed in distance learning. This means that you should
have the willingness to tolerate technical problems, initiative to seek help when needed, discipline
to work daily on every class, and motivation to persist through challenges.

You should understand that you will run into challenges, but keep trying and ask for help. You have
to set up a manageable study schedule and stick to it. You are expected to log in and make progress
every day. Have that discipline, stick to your schedules even after the novelty of going to distance
learning starts to wear off! Keep going! Your daily little progress when sums up will be surely of
significant value at the end of this course.

2. Effective Time-Management Skills

Next, time management. You must be able to manage your time well. This flexibility is one of the
great benefits of distance learning. But, it can also be a drawback if you procrastinate, unable to
stick to a routine study schedule, or is not able to complete assignments without daily reminders
from your teacher.

Effective time-management skills don't just happen. You have to learn this by practice. Once you do,
you will benefit from it throughout your life. So, follow the tips below to develop yours:

● You are encouraged to review the syllabus for each of the courses. You must develop a
comprehensive plan for completing the course requirements and assessments.
● Make a daily "To Do" list. And have fun checking things off the list as you complete them.

It takes time to develop good habits. But, at the end, you will surely gain satisfaction from being
well-organized and in accomplishing your tasks.

3. Effective and Appropriate Communication Skills

Another is about communication. This skill is vital in distance learning because you must seek help
when you need it. We, your teachers are willing to help you, but we are unable to pick up on non-
verbal cues, such as a look of confusion on your face. You are advised to follow these tips:

● Use the tools provided by your courses as channels for communication. Our school and
your program provide several ways for us to communicate. These might include e-mail,
discussion groups, chat room office hours, cell phones, and even text messaging. We want to
help you to succeed in your classes and will surely answer your questions.

You may feel awkward to talk with your teachers this way, but these channels aim to bridge
the communication gaps in distance learning. So, go ahead and see the channels specified in
this course.

● Use appropriate style and language for school. When communicating with your teachers
and other staff, you should write in full, grammatically correct sentences and with a
respectful tone. While many of you are used to a very informal style of writing in chat rooms,
blogs, text messages, and so forth, for academic training in UNC along English Immersive
Environment (EIE), you are encouraged to be mindful of your language and sentence
construction .

Because of the distance, it's tempting for some of you to say things out of anger or frustration that
you would never say to your teacher in person. We, your teachers in distance learning are both
professionals and persons. We expect to be treated with respect and courtesy in the same way that
you do in a physical classroom; and with persons whom you encounter every day like your family.
Let us always remember the UNC Core Value: We Respect Each Other and Work as a Team.

4. Basic Technical Skills

The fourth skill is about technology. You as learners need basic technical skills to succeed. These
include your ability to create new documents, use a word processing program, navigate the internet
and the learning management system, and download software and files. We will have an orientation
on how to use the learning management system and other online tools.

If you lack basic computer skills, we are encouraging you to find an online tutorial and learn from
there. You may also want to check the UNC’s main website for its hardware and software
requirements to see the compatibility of your own gadgets

5. Reading and Writing Skills

Another is about reading and writing as the main ways to communicate in distance learning
modality. Although some hard copies of textbooks might be required, you should be comfortable
reading a lot of documents on a computer screen and able to type.

Though some tests and quizzes have multiple choice questions, many of your assignments will
involve writing short or long answers. So appreciate these learning activities to improve your
writing skills.

6. Motivation and Independence

The sixth skills are about motivation and independence. To be successful, you must want to succeed.
Distance learning requires independence, internal motivation, responsibility, and a certain level of
maturity.

Kindly reflect on these questions:

What are your reasons for attending school?

Are you determined and self-motivated to succeed in school? Your answers are worthwhile
reasons to work hard in school. In the future, it will give you a greater level of personal satisfaction
with your career. Perhaps it would be simply a personal pride in your accomplishments.

7. A Good Study Environment

The last but not the least is having a good study environment. This is a critical factor in distance
learning. Refer to the helpful tips below:
 ● Get some peace and quiet. You will need a quiet place to work without distractions from
things like television, family, or roommates.
● Avoid games. Consider uninstalling any computer games to avoid temptation. Or keep the
games on a different computer in the house.
● Turn off mobile phone devices. Let your friends and family members know the hours that
you will be "at" school.
● Beware surfing the black hole of the Internet. It is easy to lose track of the time as you
wander from site to site.
● Consider ergonomics. Adjust the height of your chair, keyboard, and screen so that you
will be comfortable. Forearms and thighs should be level and parallel to the floor. Wrists
should not be bent while typing.
● Set up good lighting and comfortable seating. Lighting in the room should be at least as
bright as the computer screen to avoid eye strain.

Go back to the above list from time to time to be reminded of helpful tips to succeed in distance
learning or probably in life in general.

OTHER COURSE POLICIES

General Requirements

Each student is expected to perform in a number of positive ways so as to develop and/or

enhance both tangible and intangible competencies and appreciation. As a facilitator of learning
in these areas, the following expectations must also be met:

1. Thoroughly read and submit all course requirements by the due dates.

2. Communicate with the faculty via LMS, email, class GC or mobile phone number.

3. Conduct yourselves in a professional manner.

4. Check the LMS and class GC regularly.

5. For submission of large files, use the class Google drive

Feedback Mechanism

Students shall get feedback from the teacher via Google Meet or Zoom, FB messenger or
thru email.

Written Works: Accuracy and Attribution

All work submitted to the instructor for a grade in the class must be typed or word-
processed, following the format recommended by the APA (American Psychological Association)
citation guidelines (6th Edition). The faculty will adhere to all university policies regarding the
originality of work, examination protocols and behavior, and grading practices. Students are
expected to be familiar with them. Individual and group work submitted by students must be
original. Using other works not properly referenced, especially long passages, may result in a
grade reduction or other appropriate actions as required by the severity of the situation,
including reporting the infraction to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. Accurate and
complete referencing will avoid any and all problems in this regard. If you use a reference from
the Internet, the complete URL is required in your bibliography per APA citation standards (6th
Edition).

Honor Code

We uphold the UNC Core Values and this is our commitment with respect to academic integrity.

I am an advocate of academic integrity. I commit to be transparent in acknowledging the work of

others. I commit not to cheat on exams, plagiarize or misrepresent the ideas of someone else as my
own, falsify data and engage in the instances that tainted academic integrity.

I commit to UNC Core Values of Doing the Right Things Right!

Keeping Second Copies of Your Work

Students should retain second copies of all material submitted to the faculty. All written
work submitted to the LMS must contain the student’s name.

Course and Faculty Evaluation by Students

Students will be provided with an opportunity to evaluate the course and the faculty, as
well as relevant materials and activities used in the course delivery. Student feedback is welcome
any time. The best avenue is LMS, email, faculty or mobile phone number.