PARAMETER B: INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS, METHODOLOGIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

SYSTEM - INPUTS AND PROCESSES

Syllabus and Instructional Materials

S.I. There is an institutional outcomes-based standard format in the preparation of the course syllabi.

S.2. The syllabus includes a list of suggested readings and references of print and electronic within the last 10 years.

S.3. Copies of all course syllabi during the term are available at the Dean's office or in any other appropriate repository.

S.4. Copies of all syllabi in previous semesters are filed for reference purposes.

S.5. There is provision for remedial measures to strengthen the basic skills in Mathematics and English and other "tool" subjects.

S.6. There is a mechanism to facilitate the teaching-learning process.

S.7. Technologically and competency based instructional materials are readily available.

IMPLEMENTATION

1.1. The Dean or official concerned approves the updated syllabus for each subject.

I.2. The faculty prepare syllabi with comprehensive contents.

1.3. The faculty revise and enhance their syllabi preferably every two years and as needed.

1.4. The faculty distribute a copy of the syllabus to each student.

1.5. Teaching strategies stimulate the development Of the students' Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) such as critical thinking, analytical thinking, creative thinking and problem-solving.

Teaching Methods and Techniques

1.6. Classroom instruction is enriched through the following strategies:

1.6.1. symposia, seminars, workshops, professional lectures;

Webinars

Teaching Methods and Techniques

1.6. Classroom instruction is enriched through the following strategies

1.6.2. educational tours/learning visits/other co-curricular activities;

Virtual Tours on their Global Culture and Geography Class

Virtual Tour Simulation during their Tour Guiding Class

Teaching Methods and Techniques

1.6. Classroom instruction is enriched through the following strategies

1.6.3. peer teaching/cooperative learning; and

Teaching Methods and Techniques

1.6. Classroom instruction is enriched through the following strategies

1.6.4. computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and computer-assisted learning (CAL).

In-Flight Safety Demonstration during their Ground Handling Class

1.7. At least three (3) of the following course requirements are used:

1.7.1. group/individual projects;

Tourism Marketing class group project.

1.7. At least three (3) of the following course requirements are used

1.7.2. group/individual reports;

Global Culture and Geography class individual reporting selected country destination.

1.7. At least three (3) of the following course requirements are used

1.7.4. performance activities;

Tour Guiding class individual tour guiding demonstration as their Midterm and Final Examination.

1.7. At least three (3) of the following course requirements are used

1.7.7. research study;

Ecotourism class group research project.

Sustainable Tourism class group development plan.

Medical Tourism class group case study project

I.8. Instruction is enriched through, at least, 10 of the following strategies:

I.8.1. film showing;

I.8.2. projects;

I.8.3. group dynamics;

I.8.4. case study;

I.8.5. workshops;

I.8.6. simulations;

I.8.7. dimensional question approach;

I.8.8. brainstorming;

I.8.9. buzz session;

I.8.10. informal creative groups;

I.8.11. interactive learning;

I.8.12. team teaching;

I.8.13. micro teaching;

I.8.14. macro teaching;

I.8.15. tandem teaching;

I.8.16. peer teaching;

I.8.17. multi-media/ courseware/ teachware;

I.8.18. experiments;

I.8.19. problem-solving;

I.8.20. type study method;

I.8.21. reporting;

I.8.22. panel discussion;

I.8.23. others (please specify)________.

Film Showing

Projects

Group Dynamics (Online)

Case Study

Workshops (Webinars)

Simulations (Tour guiding)

Brainstorming

Interactive learning

Multi-media/ courseware/ teachware

Reporting

Panel Discussion

I.9. Instructional strategies provide for student's individual needs and multiple intelligence.

I.10. Instruction is enhanced through the following:

I.10.1. submission of approved and updated syllabus per course;

I.10. Instruction is enhanced through the following:

I.10.2. regular classroom observation/supervision;

I.10. Instruction is enhanced through the following:

I.10.3. regular faculty meetings with the College/Academic Unit Dean/ Department Chair;

I.10. Instruction is enhanced through the following:

I.10.4. regular faculty performance evaluation;

I.10. Instruction is enhanced through the following:

I.10.5. attendance/participation of faculty in service training;

I.10. Instruction is enhanced through the following:

I.10.6. conduct of experimental classes; and (Not applicable to BSTM)

I.10. Instruction is enhanced through the following:

I.10.7. adoption of alternative instructional delivery modes, such as modular instruction, e-learning and on-line study.

I.11. Instructional materials (IMs) are reviewed and recommended by an Instructional Materials Committee(lMC).

I.12. Varied, multi-sensory materials and computer programs are utilized.

I.13. The College/Academic Unit maintains consortia and linkages with other learning institutions for academic exchange of instructional materials.

I.14. The faculty are encouraged to produce their own instructional materials such as modules, software, visual aids, manuals and textbooks.

OUTCOME/S

O.1. Course syllabi are updated and approved by concerned authorities.

O.2. Varied teaching strategies are efficiently and effectively used.

O.3. Instructional materials produced by the faculty are copyrighted/ patented.