GOLDEN GATE COLLEGES

P. Prieto Street, Batangas City

OUTCOME-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM

(Student’s Copy)

Part 1 - Course Information

Course Title: Problem Solving and Decision Code: EM 207
Making
Credit Unit: 3 units Department/Program: MAED
Course Category: Prerequisite: None
Class Schedule: Friday 7:00 – 4:00 PM Venue/Room Number: TBA
Faculty Profile
Name: DR. HERMAN A. CATAPANG Degree: Ed.D Major in
Educational Management
Mobile Number: 09989700743 Consultation Period: TBA
E-mail: [email protected]
Course Description
Rationale: This course covers the relevant concepts in problem solving and
decision making encountered by the educators in the workplace. For more meaningful
learning of aforementioned topics, students analyse case studies, conducted simple
research on the existing school related issues and participation in different interactive
activities.

Focus: The course focus on a school issue, problem or area of collective interest,
towards developing a strong relationship with the learners even parents and other
members of the academe and at the same time help improve teachers teaching
strategies.

Learning Outcomes:

 identify the problems encountered at the workplace, specifically with the

administration as well as the instructional environment
 discuss some legal bases in decision making - agree on a working definition of
globalization for the course
 identify the areas needed in educational finance to assure the delivery of
quality education to its target clientele
 demonstrate the knowledge on the impact o to management
 identify the different steps in problem solving
 discuss the importance and relevance of different approaches in problem
solving
 agree on a working definition of globalization for the

Part 2 - Teaching and Learning Matrix

Unit Intended
Learning Course Content Learning Activities Assessment Tasks
Outcomes(UILO)
(chapter/unit title and (activities to be utilized by the
(objective of each
the IILO, PILO, CILO teacher in delivering the
chapter/unit)
related to the topic) content)
1. Formulate Course overview Class Orientation Deliver the VMGO &
awareness of and classroom Lecture Discussion values
the GS VMGO policies/VMGO Documentary Viewing accountability on
activities, know awareness the subject syllabi
each other & and course
 the course orientation
program itself
2. Identify the Types of Reporting and Critiquing of Answering essay
different types Problems the video presentation questions and
of problems in Encountered in reflective journal
the workplace the Work Place
and offered
School
possible
solutions
Operations
Curriculum
Implementations
3.Discuss the Steps in Problem Answering essay
different steps in Solving questions and
solving the Approaches to Interactive discussion on reflective journal
problem Problem Solving Individualized Critiquing of
outputs
Characteristics of lecture, interactive
An Effective discussion
Problem Solver

4. Explain Types of Decision Textual Analysis, lecture,

the decision- Interactive Discussion
making process Ingredients of
and apply it to Good decision
the problems Making
encountered. The Decision - Reaction paper and
written outputs
Making Process

Gradients of Presentation & critiquing of

Agreement outputs

SEMI-FINALS
5. Discuss how Steps to Improve Interactive Discussion
to solve the Decision Making Comparative Analysis
emerging Meeting the Video Presentation
problems in Interactive Discussion
the workplace.
Problems and Reaction Paper and
Demonstration
Issues in written output
education

Interactive Discussion,
Characteristics of Lecture
Smart Problem
Solver
Qualities of Good
Leader
Continuous Video/Slides/PowerPoint
Process Presentation/Demonstration
Involvement
Tools and Comparative Analysis Exam/Output
techniques Use of rubrics in submitting Presentation
FINALS/Submission the outputs
of Outputs

Part 3 - Course Calendar

Target Date
Specific Topic/s Leads
(Week No.)
 Course Overview/Classroom Teacher facilitates discussion;
(Week 1) Policies/VMGO Awareness students understand the
classroom policies and VMGO
of the institution and
department
Steps in Problem Solving Online teacher-facilitated
Approaches to Problem Solving discussion, Interactive
Characteristics of An Effective discussion as to have clear
Problem Solver understanding of the topics

Jenelyn Mendoza

Types of Decision Online teacher-facilitated

Ingredients of Good decision Making discussion, Interactive
(Week 2) The Decision-Making Process discussion as to have clear
Gradients of Agreement understanding of the topics

Johanna Matunog

MIDTERM EXAM

Online teacher-facilitated
discussion, Interactive
(Week 3) Steps to Improve Decision Making discussion as to have clear
Meeting the Problems and Issues in understanding of the topics
education

Angelica Alvarez

Jessebelle O. Gooc

(Week 4) Characteristics of Smart Problem Online teacher-facilitated

Solver discussion, Interactive
Qualities of Good Leader discussion as to have clear
understanding of the topics
Gina C, Manalo
Rhonalyn J. Agon

(Week 5) Continuous Process Involvement Online teacher-facilitated

Tools and techniques discussion, Interactive
Maria Karmela A. Rosales discussion as to have clear
Rose Aira A. Eguia understanding of the topics

Tools in Decision Making Online teacher-facilitated

(Week 6) Rechel M. Comia discussion, Interactive
discussion as to have clear
understanding of the topics

Week 6 Problem Identification

Describing problems accurately and

completely

Understanding multiple facets and

assumptions

Gathering and interpreting relevant

information and data
 Recognizing uncertainties and biases
Kristel Wendy H. Costudio

Week 7 Exploration of Approaches and Tools

Considering various problem-solving

methods and tools (quantitative and
qualitative)

Evaluating alternatives critically

Selecting pertinent information and

controlling biases
Benjie R. Magampon

Week 8 Decision Making

Drawing reasoned conclusions from

analysis

Developing action plans to implement

solutions

Conducting risk analysis and

acknowledging limitations

Understanding individual vs. group

decision dynamics

Using rational decision-making models

Van Cielo C. Villanueva

Lyn Myra Calalis
Week 9 Additional Elements

Case studies and real-life scenarios for

application

Communication plans for sharing

decisions and solutions

Addressing barriers to creative and

effective problem solving

Team collaboration and group decision

improvements

Tools for critical thinking, ethical

considerations, and risk assessment
Jackielyn J. Moog
Week 10 Psychology and Neuroscience of Decision
Making
Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills

Mhelody P. Castillo
Week 11 Data-Driven Decision Making & Decision
Analysis
Problem-Solving Mindset and Creativity
Lourence T. Garais

Week 12 Advanced Strategic Decision Making

 .
Root Cause Analysis and Problem
Diagnosis

Mary Grace M. Rodis

Week 13 Leadership and Executive Decision Skills
Ethical and Social Dimensions of Decision
Making
Practical Tools and Models
Rica Perez
Baby Rose B. Reglos

Part 4 - Course Requirements

1. Written Outputs
2. Reaction Paper
3. Individual Presentation
4. Reflection Paper

Part 5 - Course Policies

1. Attendance – Students are required to attend his/her class to be checked

regularly
2. Major Exam/quizzes – Academic Integrity
3. Sense of responsibility & professionalism – Students are suspected to be
responsible & possess sense of professionalism in the preparation/submission of
the required outputs
4. Educational Plan

Part 6 –Evaluative Criteria

Criteria for Grading an Action Research

A. Content (flow of ideas, organization, grammar) 50%

B. Workability, usability, impact to the respondents 20%
C. Style/technicalities 10%
D. Sources 10%
E. Attendance 10%
100%

Part 7 – Course Reference Materials

Major reference Materials:
 Bondoc, V. et.al (2014) Action Research Made Easy, Quezon City, Lorimar
Publishing Inc

 Gust, J. (2016) How to choose the Right Research topic in 5 Easy Steps
 Philips, M. (2014) Action Research, Professional Development for Academics
Involved in Teaching 2 (4) 349-370, Sage Publication

 De Leon, Elmer B. LPT, DEM (20-19) Action Research: For Beginners in

Classroom-based Contexts, Lorimar Publishing Inc. OBE &PPST based

Extended Reference Materials:

  Alicay, Calixto B. (2014) Research Methods & techniques, Great Books
Publishing

 Benitez, Mary Grace L. (2016) A Critical Analysis of Instructional Benefits of

Research Based Practices of Teachers, thesis, Catbalogan State University,
Samar

 O, Brien R. (2012 An overview of the methodological approach of action

research, Retrieved from http:www.web.ca/nobrien/papers/arfinal.html, Feb. 12,
2017

Prepared by:

DR. HERMAN A. CATAPANG

Professor

Recommending Approval:

DR. ESPERANZA B. LUSANTA

Dean, Graduate School

Approved:

DR. CRESTITA B. TAN

VPAA