The BSEd major in Filipino prepares students to teach the Filipino language and literature with deep understanding of its structure, use, cultural significance, and role in society. The program develops competence in language teaching, literary appreciation, curriculum design, instructional materials development, research, and the use of creative, innovative, and integrative approaches in teaching and learning. It forms future Filipino teachers who can promote meaningful learning, strengthen cultural identity, and contribute to the continued development of Filipino as a language of education and national discourse.
Career Opportunities
- Secondary Filipino teacher
- Filipino language and literature instructor
- Academic writer or language support facilitator
- School publication or cultural activities adviser
- Tutor in Filipino
- Instructional materials developer for Filipino
Curriculum Checklist
Year 1
First Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS 1 | Scripture & OT, Salvation History | 3 | |
| Gen. Education 1 | Understanding the Self | 3 | |
| Gen. Education 2 | Readings in Philippine History | 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 | The Child and Adolescent Learners and Learning Principles | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 1 | Introduksyon sa Pag-aaral ng Wika | 3 | |
| P.E. 1 | Gymnastics | 2 | |
| NSTP 1 | National Service Training Program | 3 | |
| 29 |
Second Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS 2 | Salvation History | 3 | RS 1 |
| Gen. Education 6 | Art Appreciation | 3 | |
| Gen. Education 7 | Science, Technology & Society | 3 | |
| Gen. Education 8 | Ethics | 3 | |
| Filipino 1 | Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino | 3 | |
| Education 2 | Building & Enhancing New Literacies Across the Curriculum | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 2 | Ugnayan ng Wika, Kultura at Lipunan | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 3 | Estruktura ng Wikang Filipino | 3 | |
| P.E. 2 | Fundamentals of Dance Steps | 2 | P.E. 1 |
| NSTP 2 | National Service Training Program | 3 | NSTP 1 |
| 29 |
Year 2
First Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS 3 | Christology | 3 | RS 1 & 2 |
| Filipino 2 | Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik | 3 | |
| Panitikan 1 | Panitikan ng Pilipinas | 3 | |
| Education 3 | Technology for Teaching & Learning 1 | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 4 | Ang Filipino sa Kurikulum ng Batayang Edukasyon | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 5 | Panimulang Linggwistika | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 6 | Paghahanda at Ebalwasyon ng Kagamitang Panturo | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 7 | Barayti at Baryasyon ng Wika | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 8 | Pagtuturo at Pagtataya ng Makrong Kasanayang Pangwika | 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 4 | Facilitating Learner-Centered Teaching | 3 | |
| Education 5 | The Teaching Profession | 3 | |
| Education 6 | Foundation of Special & Inclusive Education | 3 | |
| Education 7 | Assessment in Learning 1 | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 9 | Mga Natatanging Diskurso sa Wika at Panitikan | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 10 | Panitikan ng Rehiyon | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 11 | Panulaang Filipino | 3 | |
| P.E. 4 | Swimming & Recreational Activities | 2 | P.E. 3 |
| 26 |
Year 3
First Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education 8 | The Teacher and the School Curriculum | 3 | |
| Education 9 | The Teacher & the Community, School Culture and Organizational Leadership | 3 | |
| Education 10 | Assessment in Learning 2 | 3 | |
| Filipino 3 | Masining na Pagpapahayag | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 12 | Introduksyon sa Pananaliksik-Wika at Panitikan | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 13 | Introduksyon sa Pagsasalin | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 14 | Maikling Kuwento at Nobelang Filipino | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 15 | Kulturang Popular | 3 | |
| 24 |
Second Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filipino (Major) 16 | Panunuring Pampanitikan | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 17 | Sanaysay at Talumpati | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 18 | Dulang Filipino | 3 | |
| Filipino (Major) 19 | Introduksyon sa Pamamahayag | 3 | |
| TTL 2 | Technology for Teaching and Learning 2 | 3 | |
| Rizal 1 | The Life and Works of Jose Rizal | 3 | |
| Literature 2 | World Literature | 3 | |
| Elective/Cognate 1 | Filipino para sa Natatanging Gamit | 3 | |
| Elective/Cognate 2 | Malikhaing Pagsulat | 3 | |
| 27 |
Year 4
First Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Study 1 | Observation of Teaching-Learning in Actual School Environment | 3 | |
| Field Study 2 | Participation and Teaching Assistantship | 3 | |
| 6 |
Second Semester
| Code | Description | Unit | Pre-req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review 2 | 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 BSEd 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 secondary education.
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