The Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) program of St. Mary’s College of Catbalogan is designed to prepare future teachers for the elementary level through strong foundations in content, pedagogy, assessment, curriculum development, and field-based practice. Based on CHED standards, the program develops highly motivated and competent educators who can respond to the diverse needs of learners across learning areas and create meaningful, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive learning experiences. Guided by the Transformative RVM Ignacian Pedagogy, the program promotes active, reflective, collaborative, and value-oriented learning that connects educational theory with classroom practice, strengthens professional and ethical responsibility, and forms teachers who serve with competence, compassion, and commitment to the growth of children and communities.
Career Opportunities
- Elementary teacher
- Learning support or academic intervention staff
- Curriculum and instructional materials developer for elementary education
- Tutor or academic coach for basic education learners
- Early grade literacy and numeracy support facilitator
- School-based student formation support personnel
- Education program or community learning support staff
Program Faculty
Curriculum Checklist
Year 1
First Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS 1 | Scripture & OT, Salvation History / Justice and Peace | 3 | |
| Gen. Education 1 | Understanding the Self | 3 | |
| Gen. Education 2 | Readings in Philippine History / Peace Education | 3 | |
| Gen. Education 3 | The Contemporary World | 3 | |
| Gen. Education 4 | Mathematics in the Modern World | 3 | |
| Gen. Education 5 | Purposive Communication | 3 | |
| Education 1 (F/TC) | The Child and Adolescent Learners and Learning Principles / Gender Equality | 3 | |
| P.E. 1 | Gymnastics | 2 | |
| NSTP 1 | National Service Training Program / Engaged Citizenship | 3 | |
| 26 |
Second Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS 2 | Christology | 3 | RS 1 |
| Gen. Education 6 | Art Appreciation / Peace Education / Studies | 3 | |
| Gen. Education 7 | Science, Technology & Society / Ecological Integrity | 3 | |
| Gen. Education 8 | Ethics / Youth Empowerment | 3 | |
| Filipino 1 | Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino | 3 | |
| Education (PCK 1) | Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across the Curriculum | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 1) | Teaching Science in the Elementary Grades (Biology and Chemistry) | 3 | |
| P.E. 2 | Fundamentals of Dance Steps | 2 | P.E. 1 |
| NSTP 2 | National Service Training Program | 3 | NSTP 1 |
| 26 |
Year 2
First Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS 3 | Church and Sacraments | 3 | RS 1 & 2 |
| Filipino 2 | Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik | 3 | |
| Literature 1 | Philippine Literature | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 2) 4 | Teaching Math in the Primary Grades | 3 | |
| Education (PCK 2) 5 | Technology for Teaching and Learning 1 | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 3) 6 | Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary Grades (Culture and Geography) | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 4) 7 | Pagtuturo ng Filipino sa Elementarya 1 (Estruktura at Gamit ng Wikang Filipino) | 3 | |
| Values (MSC 5) 8 | Good Manners and Right Conduct | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 6) 9 | Teaching Science in the Elementary Grades (Physics, Earth and Space Science) | 3 | |
| P.E. 3 | Table Tennis / Arnis | 2 | P.E. 1 & 2 |
| 29 |
Second Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS 4 | Christian Morality | 3 | RS 1, 2 & 3 |
| Education (PCK 3) 10 | Facilitating Learner-Centered Teaching | 3 | |
| Education (F/TC 2) 11 | The Teaching Profession | 3 | |
| Education (F/TC 3) 12 | Foundation of Special and Inclusive Education | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 7) 13 | Teaching Math in the Intermediate Grades | 3 | Educ. 4 |
| Education (MSC 8) 14 | Content and Pedagogy for the Mother-Tongue | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 9) 15 | Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary Grades (Philippine History and Government) | 3 | |
| Education (PCK 4) 16 | Assessment in Learning 1 | 3 | |
| Filipino 3 | Masining na Pagpapahayag | 3 | |
| P.E. 4 | Swimming & Recreational Activities | 2 | P.E. 3 |
| 29 |
Year 3
First Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (MSC 10) 17 | Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan / Poverty Alleviation | 3 | |
| Education (PCK 5) 18 | The Teacher and the School Curriculum | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 11) 19 | Teaching English in the Elementary Grades (Language Arts) | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 12) 20 | Teaching Music in the Elementary Grades | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 13) 21 | Teaching English in the Elementary Grades Through Literature | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 14) 22 | Teaching Arts in the Elementary Grades | 3 | |
| Education (PCK 6) 23 | Assessment in Learning 2 | 3 | Educ. 15 |
| Literature 2 | World Literature | 3 | |
| 24 |
Second Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (F/TC 4) 24 | The Teacher and the Community, School Culture and Organizational Leadership | 3 | |
| Elective 1 | Teaching Multi-grade Classes | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 15) 25 | Teaching PE & Health in the Elementary Grades | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 16) 26 | Pagtuturo ng Filipino sa Elementarya II / Panitikan ng Pilipinas | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 17) 27 | Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan with Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| Rizal 1 | The Life and Works of Rizal | 3 | |
| Education (MSC 18) 28 | Technology for Teaching and Learning in the Elementary Grades II (TTL 2) | 3 | |
| Research (MSC 19) 29 | Research in Education | 3 | Educ. 5 |
| 24 |
Year 4
First Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Study 1 | Observation of Teaching-Learning in Actual School Environment | 3 | FS / F/TC / PCK / MSC / Elective |
| Field Study 2 | Participation and Teaching Assistantship | 3 | FS / F/TC / PCK / MSC / Elective |
| 6 |
First Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review 1 | Review | 3 | |
| Field Study 3 | Teaching Internship | 6 | |
| 9 |
Student Organization
Education Department
The Education Department serves as the academic home organization for students under the BEEd program. It supports student formation through activities that strengthen professional preparation, collaboration, leadership, service, and commitment to the teaching vocation. Through departmental programs, seminars, school-based engagements, and community-oriented activities, the organization helps future educators develop confidence, responsibility, and a deeper sense of mission in elementary education.
Program News & Updates
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