Table 2 Expanded literacy outcomes in ENGLCOM version 1
From: Documenting systemic school reform from vision to standards and assessment: the case of DLSU
COURSE DESCRIPTION: | |
This course (ENGLCOM OR ENGLISH COMMUNICATION) is a foundational course that equips freshman students with the necessary reading, writing, and viewing skills needed to become engaged citizens. This course is anchored on service learning as well as self-directed learning framework. This course is divided into two components: language /reading (LRC) and writing (WC). | |
LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO): | |
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following: | |
ELGA | Â |
Effective communicator | LO 1: write a definition essay on civic responsibility or on a specific social issue (WC) |
Critical and Creative Thinker | Â |
Service-driven citizens | Â |
Effective communicator | LO 2: write an argumentative essay presenting the pros and cons of a solution to a specific problem that a particular disadvantaged community faces (WC) |
Critical and Creative Thinker | Â |
Service-driven citizens | Â |
Reflective life long learning | LO 3: write a portfolio cover letter to reflect on his or her achievements and realizations (WC/LRC) |
Effective communicator | LO 4: write a critique of an article discussing a social issue (LRC) |
Critical and Creative Thinker | Â |
Service-driven citizens | Â |
ELGA | LO 5: prepare a brochure promoting a solution to a specific problem (LRC) |
Effective communicator | Â |
Critical and Creative Thinker | Â |
Service-driven citizens | Â |