Course Information

Course Name Law Related Studies Course Code

Pre-requisite Subject Course Credit 3 units, 3 hrs./wk. (18 weeks, 54 hrs. total)

Course Description BTIs

covered
The course helps students to demonstrate an understanding of the basic laws relevant to enable oneself in dealing with issues
from birth to death. It will also give the students the opportunity to be oriented about practical law and para-legal skills. 1.1.1

Course Learning Outcomes BTIs

covered
At the end of the course, the pre-service teachers should be able to:

A. demonstrate an understanding on the basic laws relevant to enabling oneself in dealing with issues from birth to
death; and 1.1.1
B. demonstrate understanding of research-based knowledge on practical law, and para-legal skills.
1.1.1
1.2.1

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 Time Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) BTIs Content Suggested Teaching Learning Suggested Assessment BTIs
Allotment Activities
Week 1 At the end of the week, the pre- I. Katarungang
service teacher (PST) should be able [A,B] Pambarangay Law
to: a. Rationale
 Misconception Check. Discover  Written/Oral Report on the Brgy. 1.1.1
a. explain the background and 1.1.1 class’ preconceptions Case Update
importance of 1.2.1
Katarungang  Lecture/Discussion
Pambarangay Law. using PowerPoint  Presentation of Output 1.1.1
Presentation 1.2.1
-Data Analysis (no of cases
 Interview with the members of submitted in their respective
Katarungang Pambarangay barangays availing the
Brgy Case update Katarungang Pambarangay

 Presentation of Data Analysis (no - Term Paper as to the advantages

of cases submitted in their and disadvantages of settling
respective barangays availing the cases in the Katarungang
Katarungang Pambarangay) Pambarangay

 Term Paper as to the

advantages and disadvantages
of settling cases in the
Katarungang Pambarangay

Weeks 2-4 At the end of these weeks, the pre- II. THE FAMILY CODE OF THE
service teacher (PST) should be [A,B] PHILIPPINES 1.Introduction—
able to: Family Code 2.Marriage,  Misconception Check. Discover  Recitation 1.1.1
a. define and explain the 1.1.1 defined class’ preconceptions
legal definition of 3. Essential and Formal  Written Quiz 1.1.1
marriage; 1.1.1 requisites of Marriage  Lecture/Discussion using
b. enumerate the essential and 4. Marriages of PowerPoint Presentation on
formal requisites of marriage; 1.1.1 Exceptional Character the Family Code of the
c. differentiate void and 5. Void and Voidable Philippines
voidable marriages; 1.1.1 Marriages 6.Authority to  Presentation of Output 1.1.1
d. point out grounds for solemnize marriage 7.Annulment  Make a Case Digest on selected -submission of consolidated case
annulment, and legal 1.1.1 versus legal separation topics: digest
separation; 8.Grounds for Annulment versus 1. Essential and Formal requisites -reaction paper about
e. explain rights and obligations 1.1.1 Grounds for Legal Separation of Marriage psychological incapacity
between husband and wife; Navarro v. Domogtoy
and 259 SCRA 129

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 9. Rights and obligations Republic v. CA
between husband and wife 236 SCRA 257
10. Property relations Republic v. CA and Castro
between husband and wife 236 SCRA 257
11. The family home
12.Paternity and Filiation 2. Annulment versus legal
separation
Sara v. Guevarra, CA 40 O.G
(1st Supra) 236
Buccat v. Mangahas
72 Phil. 19
Ginez v. Bugayong
100 Phil. 616
Contreras v. Macaraig

 Article Reading:
- “Guides to Interpretation of the
term “Psychological Incapacity”
by Dr. Gerardo Ty Veloso
- Presiding of Branch 1 of the
Metropolitan Tribunal of the
Catholic Archdiocese of
Manila.
Weeks 5-8 At the end of these weeks, the pre- III. COMMON OFFENSES
service teacher (PST) should be 1. Crimes Against Persons
able to: [A,B] a. Destruction of life
a.1.Parricide, murder, homicide  Misconception Check. Discover  Recitation 1.1.1
a. identify the other common 1.1.1 a.2.Infanticide and Abortion class’ preconceptions
offenses and explain its b. Physical Injuries
applicability, enforceability c. RAPE (R.A. No. 8353, October  Lecture/Discussion using  Written Quiz 1.1.1
and its coverage; 22, 1997) in relation to Article 266- PowerPoint Presentation
b. Identify who are liable for acts 1.1.1 A and Article 266-B of the Revised on common offenses
committed, and explain Penal Code.
whether such act is justifiable, 2. Crimes Against Personal  Make a Case Digest on selected  Presentation of Output 1.1.1
mitigating and exempting; Liberty and Security topics: - submission of consolidated
c. discuss the different crimes 1.1.1 a. Illegal detention 1.People v. Guillermo case digest
and the penalties attached to b. Kidnapping 302 SCRA 257 - reaction paper about Kidnapping
its commission; c. Trespass to dwelling 2. People v. Romeo G. - movie critique about the movie
d. explain rape and its elements; 1.1.1 d. Threats and Coercion Jalosjos G.R. No. 182875- “North Country”
and 3. Crimes Against Property 76,
Nov. 16, 2001

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 e. define sexual harassment. 1.1.1 a. Robbery in general Ynares-Santiago (En Banc)
b. Theft 3.People v. Dela Cuesta
c. Swindling/Estafa 304 SCRA 83
d. Arson 4. Ramos v. CA
e. Malicious Mischief 203 SCRA
4. Crimes Against Chastity 657
a. Adultery and Concubinage
b. Acts of lasciviousness
c. Abduction  Article Reading:
d. Seduction, Corruption Article 267 on the Code of
of minors Kidnapping and Serious Illegal
e. Republic Act No. 7877 detention which has been
(Anti-sexual Harassment Act of amended by RA No. 7659
1995)
 Film Viewing about Sexual
Harassment:
North Country (2005)
By Charlize Theron
Weeks 9-11 At the end of these weeks, the pre- IV. Labor Code of the Philippines
service teacher (PST) should be [A,B] (P.D.No. 442 as amended)
able to:
1. Introduction, Rationale,  Misconception Check. Discover  Recitation 1.1.1
a. discuss labor law including its 1.1.1 Social Justice class’ preconceptions
applicability, enforceability 2. Pre-employment  Written Quiz 1.1.1
and its coverage; and 2.1. Recruitment and  Lecture/Discussion using
b. differentiate labor relations from 1.1.1 Placement of workers PowerPoint Presentation on Labor  Presentation of Output 1.1.1
post-employment conditions. 2.2. Employment non- Code of the Philippines -submission of data
resident aliens
3. Conditions of Employment -movie critique of the movie:
3.1.Working Conditions  Web based Research Bukas… May Pangarap
and - Find records on instances
rest periods of illegal recruitment in the -Role Play on Strike and lock out
3.2.Wages Philippines from 2015- incidents
3.3.Special groups of Employees 2019.
3.3.1.Employment of women - Make a data analysis as to
3.3.2.Employment of minors whether there in an increase or
3.3.3.Employment of House decrease in numbers
Helpers
3.3.4.Employment of home-
workers
4.Labor Relations

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 4.1. Definition  Film Viewing about Illegal
4.2. National Labor Recruitment in the
Relations Commission (NLRC) Philippines:
4.3. Unfair Labor Bukas… May Pangarap (1984)
Practices 4.4.Collective
Bargaining Agreements  Role Play on Strike and lock
4.5.Strikes and Lockouts out incidents
5.Post-employment
5.1.Termination of Employment
5.2.Retirement from the Service

Weeks At the end of these weeks, the pre- V. Other Laws

12-13 service teacher (PST) should be [A,B] A. Accountability of
able to: Public Officers (Secs. 1-18,
Art.XI Constitution)
a. state the meaning 1.1.1 B. Environmental Law  Misconception Check. Discover  Recitation 1.1.1
of impeachment; 1. Philippine Environment class’ preconceptions
b. identify the officials that can 1.1.1 Policy (P.D. 1151)  Written Quiz 1.1.1
be removed by impeachment; 2. Constitutional Provisions  Lecture/Discussion using
c. give the grounds 1.1.1 on Environmental Law (1987) PowerPoint Presentation on  Presentation of Output 1.1.1
for impeachment; 3. Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 Secs. 1-18, Art.XI Constitution, -Consolidated data of public
d. identify who has the power 1.1.1 C. Human Rights P.D. 1151, 1987 Constitution, officers charged with
to initiate and try Human Rights, Consumer Law, impeachment cases
impeachment cases; 1. Nature and Scope and Human Relations
e. describe the judgment in 1.1.1 2. Constitutional Bases
impeachment cases; 3. Commission on Human Rights  Web Based Research
f. identify the different provisions 1.1.1 D. Consumer Law Compilation of Public Officers In
on protecting our the Philippines and the grounds of
environment; 1.1.1 1.Concepts Impeachment filed against them
g. identify the composition of 2.Coverage
each branch of government that E. Human Relations
was given powers to promote (Republic Act No. 386, Civil Code
protection; 1.1.1 of the Philippines)
h. identify human rights in the
Philippines and a number of
global issues facing
societies pertaining to
human rights around the 1.1.1
world;
i. discuss the basic coverage and
concepts pertaining to

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 j. explain the nature of human 1.1.1
relations under the Civil
Code.

Weeks At the end of these weeks, the pre- VI. Legal Writings
14-16 service teacher (PST) should be a. Complaints
able to: [A,B] b. Affidavit  Misconception Check. Discover  Recitation 1.1.1
c. Information class’ preconceptions
a. identify the basic parts of the 1.1.1 d. Other legal forms  Written Quiz 1.1.1
format of some legal forms;  Lecture/Discussion using
and PowerPoint Presentation  Presentation of Output 1.1.1
b. write legal forms. 1.1.1 on Legal Writings -Consolidated Legal Forms

 Writing of Legal Forms

1. Complaints
2. Affidavits
3. Information
4. Other Legal forms
Weeks At the end of these weeks, the pre- VII. Practice Court
17-18 service teacher (PST) should be
able to: [A,B]
 Court hearing simulation  Presentation of the moot court 1.1.1
a. show skills by participating 1.1.1 (moot court).
in paralegal skills and
practice court.

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Inc. De Leon, H. S. (2005). Textbook on the Philippine constitution. Quezon City: Rex Book Store, Inc.

De Leon, H. S. (2003). Constitution made simple. Quezon City: Rex Store, Inc.

Nachura, A. B. Outline Reviewer in Political Law. JRMB Printing Press, 70 B Banlat Road, Tandang Sora, Quezon City, Philippines 2005

Nolledo, J. N. Student’s Manual on the New Constitution with Study Helps (1996 Revised Edition). Mandaluyong City: National Book Store.

Sempio-Diy, A. A. (1997). Handbook on the family code of the Philippines . Quezon City: JOER Printing Service.

Zaide, S. M. (1996). Political science. Quezon City: All-Nations Publishing Co., Inc.

Zaide, S. M. (2010). The Philippines: A unique nation. Quezon City:

The Revised Penal Code of the Philippines. RBSI Editorial Staff. Quezon City: Rex Printing Company, Inc.

Newspapers, websites, movies, and articles/ research papers

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