REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Towards a Lasallian Pedagogical Framework of Transformative Learning

Background Materials on Lasallian Pedagogical Framework

Levels of Inquiry by Carl J. Wenning

DOWNLOADABLE MATERIALS:

Syllabus Writing Template

Syllabus Writing Template with Checklist

Checklist and Comments for Written Syllabus

Glossary of Terms Used or Referred to in DLSU Course Syllabus Writing

Syllabus References

Parts of a Statement of Learning Outcome

Action Verbs for Learning Outcomes

Verb Wheel based on Bloom's Taxonomy

Completing the DLSU Syllabus Writing Template (a Flash-based presentation )

TL Module Builder (Beta)

MODULE TOPICS :

Transformative Learning: Understanding its Rationale and Goals in the GE Curriculum

Speaker: Dr. Mike Rapatan (Director – ASIST)
The seminar-workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to the rationale and pedagogy of Transformative Learning in the General Education or GE courses. Priority is given to teachers handling GE courses. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of the GE modules written for their course. Through a set of exercises, participants will gain a better understanding of the design, sequence and contents of the GE module.

Transformative Learning: Developing Student Inquiry and Processing their Findings

Speaker: Dr. Mike Rapatan (Director – ASIST)
The seminar-workshop takes a closer look at various ways of eliciting students' inquiry and processing the results of their inquiry. Particular techniques are discussed and sufficient time is given for participants to try and practice those that apply to their GE module. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of the GE modules written for their module. Through a set of activities and exercises, participants will be able to deepen their inquiry skills and develop alternatives to the procedures already existing in the modules.

Transformative Learning: Assessing Changes in Understanding

Speaker: Dr. Mike Rapatan (Director – ASIST)
The seminar-workshop covers various techniques in assessing students' changes in understanding of the key points discussed in a GE module. Priority is given to teachers handling GE courses. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of the GE modules written for their course. Through a set of activities and exercises, participants will be able to deepen their assessment skills and develop alternatives to the procedures already existing in the modules.