Cordillera Career Development College Doc Ref No.

: CCDC-ACA-QF-03
Office of the Vice President for Academics Effective Date: 01-03-2024
CCDC VISION CCDC MISSION Revision No.: 01
The center of quality education for culturally diverse and global learners. Deliver quality education and services through holistic, accessible, and
inclusive learning experiences sustaining culturally sensitive and
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responsible global citizens and leaders.

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

COURSE SYLLABUS
CCDC PHILOSOPHY The College of Teacher Education aims to:
The student is the center of the educational process. All efforts of the 1. develop globally competitive, culturally aware, empowered and
school are anchored on ensuring access of learners to quality education. morally upright educators;
2. instill the highest degree of professionalism, leadership skills,
CCDC VISION integrity, and cultural sensitivity among its graduates;
The center of quality education for culturally diverse and global learners. 3. sustain engagement of faculty and students through strong
partnerships, linkages and networks with various sectors, both
CCDC MISSION local and international, to meet the emerging needs of
Deliver quality education and services through holistic, accessible, and education, and the local and global community;
inclusive learning experiences sustaining culturally sensitive and 4. produce graduates equipped with a wide range of pedagogical
responsible global citizens and leaders. knowledge, innovative teaching skills, and cultural awareness in
their own fields of specialization; and
CCDC VALUES 5. develop the research competence of students in conducting
C – Committed research geared towards the improvement of the teaching-
C – Culturally Aware learning process, and their own community.
D – Dignified
C – Civic-Oriented

CCDC GOALS
Leverage our key strengths for effective delivery of quality education
and services in order to achieve the following:
1. world-class programs,
2. committed, culturally aware, dignified, and community-oriented
people,
3. strong partnerships, linkages, and networks,
4. productive, culturally sensitive, responsible, and innovative
products/graduates,
5. culture of excellence in policy and governance, and
6. adequate and adaptive physical plant and resources.

PRELIMINARIES
 Cordillera Career Development College Doc Ref No.: CCDC-ACA-QF-03
Office of the Vice President for Academics Effective Date: 01-03-2024
CCDC VISION CCDC MISSION Revision No.: 01
The center of quality education for culturally diverse and global learners. Deliver quality education and services through holistic, accessible, and
inclusive learning experiences sustaining culturally sensitive and
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responsible global citizens and leaders.

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE CODE: Consti Number of Units/ 3 units Prerequisite(s):
Hours per Week
Schedule: Friday 1-3pm
COURSE TITLE: Philippine Constitution
COURSE This course focuses on the historical-institutional viewpoint on the basic concepts and vital elements of
DESCRIPTION: politics and governance. Specifically, it tries to explain how the important features of the political
structures/institutions, processes, and relationships developed over time in our country. This course will allow
the learners to develop a stronger understanding of their rights and responsibilities to enhance their civic
competence as individuals and as members of the broader socio-political community.
COURSE
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
(CLOs)
COURSE A. Attendance
POLICIES: 1. Students must attend the scheduled face-to-face classes and accomplish the requirements. Incurred
absences are referred for dropping (Section 7 of the handbook for students).

NUMBER OF ABSENCES TO CAUSE DROPPING

Class Schedule WARNING: CALL PARENT TOTALLY DROPPED.
COUNSELING (Final Grade: DR)
MT/ WTh/FS (1.5 hours) 2 consecutive absences 5 absences 8 absences
or 3 non-consecutive
absences

2. Students must follow the class schedule and must get to class on time and complete the required activities
indicated in the Course Syllabus. Activities/assignments/quizzes/major examinations should be accomplished
within the time frame or schedule indicated in the Course Syllabus. Submissions through the Learning
Management System (LMS) is highly encouraged. Late submission of requirements (assignments, activities,
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Office of the Vice President for Academics Effective Date: 01-03-2024
CCDC VISION CCDC MISSION Revision No.: 01
The center of quality education for culturally diverse and global learners. Deliver quality education and services through holistic, accessible, and
inclusive learning experiences sustaining culturally sensitive and
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responsible global citizens and leaders.

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COURSE SYLLABUS
quizzes), without any valid reason, will be given a credit of 75% of their obtained score. Failure to comply
with the requirements for this subject will incur an NG mark in that particular grading period.
3. Interaction and participation in class discussions is highly encouraged.
4. Proper grooming should be observed at all times on the school campus.
5. Students must practice independence and utmost honesty in accomplishing all their designated activities.
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. When using data from other source/s, references should be properly cited.
6. Students who do not participate in the scheduled learning activities and who have not submitted at least
30% of the requirements for the whole duration of the class schedule shall be considered dropped, thus, do
not qualify for completion and requirements submitted during the completion period will not be considered.
7. Students are encouraged to consult with their teacher according to the consultation hours indicated by the
teacher in this Course Syllabus.

GRADING
SYSTEM:

INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN
CL TOPIC TOPIC METHODOLOGY ASSESSMENT SCHEDUL RESOURCES
O LEARNING (Strategies and E (Materials
OUTCOME Activities) (Week) and
References)
The students Week 1
will be able PRELIMINARIES
to:
1. get to 1. Getting to know CCDC 1. A short Self-reflection Video of CCDC
know CCDC. 2. The New CCDC Philosophy, presentation of CCDC Recitation (if available)
2. explain the Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals, 2. Discussions of the (sharing of
 Cordillera Career Development College Doc Ref No.: CCDC-ACA-QF-03
Office of the Vice President for Academics Effective Date: 01-03-2024
CCDC VISION CCDC MISSION Revision No.: 01
The center of quality education for culturally diverse and global learners. Deliver quality education and services through holistic, accessible, and
inclusive learning experiences sustaining culturally sensitive and
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responsible global citizens and leaders.

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meaning of and the respective college new CCDC ideas) Student
the new objectives and program outcomes philosophy, vision, Handbook
CCDC 3. Overview of the syllabus mission, values, and
Philosophy, goals, and the Course Syllabus
Vision, respective college
Mission, objectives, and
Values, and program outcomes (if
Goals. applicable)
3. 3. Discussions of the
comprehend contents of the
the contents syllabus
of the course
syllabus.
MAIN TOPICS
UNIT I – CONCEPT OF THE Lecture/Discussion Quiz/Reflective Week 2
CONSTITUTION AND THE essay
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT
Basic Concept of the Constitution
1. nature and purpose or function
of the constitution
2. kinds of constitution according
to form
3. kinds of constitution according
to origin
4. values of constitution

Historical Background of the

Philippine Democratic Politics
1. Evolution of the Philippine
Constitution
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Office of the Vice President for Academics Effective Date: 01-03-2024
CCDC VISION CCDC MISSION Revision No.: 01
The center of quality education for culturally diverse and global learners. Deliver quality education and services through holistic, accessible, and
inclusive learning experiences sustaining culturally sensitive and
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responsible global citizens and leaders.

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COURSE SYLLABUS
UNIT II – STATE AND NATION Video Quiz/Reflective Week 3
The National Territory presentation/Lecture essay
1. Article 1 of the 1987 Philippine
Constitution
2. Archipelagic principle/doctrine by
the international Conference on the
Law of the Sea
3. Important distances with respect
to the waters around the
Philippines
4. According to UNCLOS, we can
share out EEZ with other states in
two conditions
PRELIMINARY UNIT Week 4
TEST
UNIT III – THE PRINCIPLES AND Lecture/Discussion Quiz/Reflective Week 5-6
STATE POLICIES essay

1. Declaration of Principles
2. State Policies
PRELIMINARY Week 7
EXAMINATION
UNIT IV – CITIZENSHIP IN Lecture/Discussion Quiz/Reflective Week 8-9
PRACTICE essay
Bill of Rights
1. Concepts of Bill of Rights
2. Two aspects of Due process
3. Meaning of Search warrant and
warrant of arrest
4. Meaning of right of privacy
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Office of the Vice President for Academics Effective Date: 01-03-2024
CCDC VISION CCDC MISSION Revision No.: 01
The center of quality education for culturally diverse and global learners. Deliver quality education and services through holistic, accessible, and
inclusive learning experiences sustaining culturally sensitive and
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responsible global citizens and leaders.

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5. Meaning of freedom of speech
and expression and of the press
6. Right to information on matters
of public concern
7. meaning of eminent domain
CITIZENSHIP Lecture/Discussion Quiz/Reflective Week 10
1. Meaning of citizenship and essay
citizen
2. Distinction of citizenship and
nationals
3. Meaning of subjects and alien
4. General ways of airing
citizenship
5. Citizenship by birth
6. Citenship by blood relationship
7. Citizenship by place of birth
8. Citizenship by naturalization
9. Filipino citizens identified
10. Effects of citizenship
UNIT V – STATE-SOCIETY Lecture/Discussion Quiz/Reflective Week 11-
INTERACTION essay 12
The Right to Suffrage
1. Meaning of suffrage
2. Nature of suffrage
3. Scope of suffrage
4. Qualifications of voters
5. Age qualification
6. Residence qualification
7. Persons disqualified to vote
8. Arguments justifying removal of
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Office of the Vice President for Academics Effective Date: 01-03-2024
CCDC VISION CCDC MISSION Revision No.: 01
The center of quality education for culturally diverse and global learners. Deliver quality education and services through holistic, accessible, and
inclusive learning experiences sustaining culturally sensitive and
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responsible global citizens and leaders.

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COURSE SYLLABUS
literacy requirements
9. Prohibition of property
requirement
10. Other substantive
requirements prohibited
11. Compulsory suffrage
12. System for securing the
secrecy and sanctity of the
ballot
13. System for absentee voting
MIDTERM Week 13
EXAMINATION
UNIT VI – PHILIPPINE Lecture/Discussion Quiz/Reflective Week 14
DEMOCRATIC POLITICS essay
THE EXECUTIVE
Section 1 to 23 of the 1987
Constitution
1. The President of the Philippines
2. Qualifications
3. Powers of the President
4. Art. 7 Sec. 19 of the 1987
Constitution
5. Line of Succession
THE LEGISLATIVE Lecture/Discussion Quiz/Reflective Week 15
Section 1 to 32 of the 1987 essay
Constitution
1. Qualifications
2. Roles and Responsibilities
according to the current
Constitution
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Office of the Vice President for Academics Effective Date: 01-03-2024
CCDC VISION CCDC MISSION Revision No.: 01
The center of quality education for culturally diverse and global learners. Deliver quality education and services through holistic, accessible, and
inclusive learning experiences sustaining culturally sensitive and
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responsible global citizens and leaders.

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3. How a bill becomes a law
THE JUDICIARY Lecture/Discussion Quiz/Reflective Week 16
Section 1 to 16 of the 1987 essay
Constitution
1. Roles and Responsibilities
2. Qualifications
3. Tenure of office
4. Composition of the highest court
5. Lower courts
UNIT VII – CONSTITUTIONAL Lecture/Discussion Quiz/Reflective Week 17
COMMISSIONS essay

1. Common provisions of the

constitutional commissions
2. Civil service commission (CSC)
3. Commission on audit (COA)

FINAL Week 18
EXAMINATION

RUBRICS FOR SCORING

Note: You may attach copy of rubrics that are not indicated here.

ACTIVITY TEMPLATE (if applicable)

REFERENCES (APA Format)

 Cordillera Career Development College Doc Ref No.: CCDC-ACA-QF-03
Office of the Vice President for Academics Effective Date: 01-03-2024
CCDC VISION CCDC MISSION Revision No.: 01
The center of quality education for culturally diverse and global learners. Deliver quality education and services through holistic, accessible, and
inclusive learning experiences sustaining culturally sensitive and
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responsible global citizens and leaders.

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A. Books
 De Leon, Hector , S. (2019). Textbook on the Philippine Constitution. Manila: Rex Book Store
B. E-books
C. Videos or other online materials/websites

CONSULTATION TIME
Course
Instructor/Facilitator:
Messenger
Email Phone Number
Account
(optional): (optional):
(optional):
Schedule:
Day: Time: Venue:

Prepared by: Noted by: (Either of them based on your subject)

Name & Signature

Course Facilitator(s)
Date: __________
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Office of the Vice President for Academics Effective Date: 01-03-2024
CCDC VISION CCDC MISSION Revision No.: 01
The center of quality education for culturally diverse and global learners. Deliver quality education and services through holistic, accessible, and
inclusive learning experiences sustaining culturally sensitive and
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responsible global citizens and leaders.

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COURSE SYLLABUS

Approved by:

Dean
Date: __________