Department of Behavioral Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
CENTRAL MINDANAO UNIVERSITY
OBE-FL COURSE SYLLABUS IN Psychology 95.1
(Field Methods in Psychology)
1st semester, S.Y. 2021-2022
Prepared by:
RUDJIA FAITH T. ANINO.
Date: August 4, 2021
Reviewed by:
RUDJIA FAITH T. ANINO
Chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences
Date: _______________
Approved by:
LEO G. LABRADOR
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Date: ________________
Revised: August 2021
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VISION MISSION
A leading ASEAN University actively committed to the To advance the frontier of knowledge through internationalization of education and equitable access to quality
total development of people for a globally sustainable instruction, research, extension, and production for economic prosperity, moral integrity, social and cultural
environment and humane society. sensitivity, and environmental consciousness through equitable access to quality instruction, research,
extension, and production.
COLLEGE GOALS
The College of Arts and Sciences shall:
1) service other colleges by offering general education courses that will enable future professionals to effectively function in society;
2) produce graduates with competencies in the Natural, Physical, Social, and Behavioral Sciences, as well as in the Arts; imbued with humanistic and ethical
values and with the clear understanding of their Filipino heritage;
3) develop manpower to promote quality research, extension and production activities for sustainable development; and
4) establish linkages with academic, government, and other agencies to uplift the quality of life and the region.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Name of Program : Bachelor of Science in Psychology
CHED CMO Reference : No. 34,s.2017
BOR Approval : No.10, s. 2018
Program
Educational
PROGRAM OUTCOMES Objectives
1 2 3
a Demonstrate the capability to discuss and analyze the major theories and concepts in psychology (knowledge in psychology) / / /
b Demonstrate and apply the methods of psychological inquiry in building knowledge on local culture and context (psychological research / / /
c Demonstrate and apply psychological theories and methods in personal and professional setting (application in psychology) / / /
d Demonstrate capability for self-reflection and independent learning in graduate education or in a professional context (independent learning) / / /
e Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors in research and practice in psychology (ethics) / / /
f Demonstrate harmonious interpersonal relationship with colleagues, clients and others (interpersonal skills) in diverse cultural setting. / / /
g Demonstrate the ability to conduct psychological assessments and evaluation (psychological assessment) / / /
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COURSE INFORMATION
Course Name Field Methods in Psychology Course Code Psych 95.1
Pre-requisite Subject Psych 56 Experimental Psychology Course Credit 3 units)
Course Description:
This course covers both quantitative and qualitative field methods. It includes the design and administration of surveys, interviews, and focus group
discussion. Learners will also be oriented on the use of secondary data and observation.
Course Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes
a b C d e f g
Program Outcomes (PO) addressed by the course
a. Demonstrate and apply the methods of psychological inquiry in building knowledge on local culture and
/
context (psychological research)
b. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors in research and practice in psychology (ethics) /
c. Demonstrate the capability to discuss and analyze the major theories and concepts in psychology
(knowledge in psychology) /
Program Outcomes addressed by the Course Outcomes:
After completing this course, the student must be able to perform the following COs: Program Outcomes Code
a b C d e f g
CO1. Understand the philosophical foundation and methodology of the different field methods in psychology. E E E E E E E
CO2. Imbued with humanistic principles and relativistic values and attitudes needed for the nation’s progress and development. D D D D D D D
CO3. Demonstrate capability in choosing appropriate field methods for a particular study. D D D D D D D
CO4. Develop independent study skills in the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of research and extension to prepare them for
D D D D D D D
work or further studies
CO5. Produce a research proposal D D D D D D D
*Level: I – Introductory E – Enabling D – Demonstrative
FLEXIBLE LEARNING PLAN
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Course Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Teaching and Learning Activities
Time
Learning Assessment
Allotment Learning Content/Topics References
Outcomes Teaching Activities Learning Activities Tasks
( Week) (The students will have)
(CLOs)
● Explained the National goals, CMU Mission and CAS brochures
Vision, CAS goals, and department objectives Course Orientation ● Online Class CMU Code (RA
CO1 4498)
1 week ● Been acquainted with the course syllabus
CO2 National
Development Plan
● Explained the research process A. Nature and overview of field Pre-recorded lecture/ ● Learning ● Howitt,
● Compared the different types of research methods in psychology. online lecture ● Real Time Reaction Activities D. and
● Identified a research topic and supported it with 1. Role of Research in ● One minute paper Output Cramer,
thorough literature review Multimedia and
Psychology D.,
● Discussed the ethical principles in conducting open educational
research 2. Basic concepts in resources (2017)
● Exam
CO1 ● Explained the importance of doing research Research ● Jackso
3 weeks CO2 ● Explained the basic concepts of measurement 3. Main Types of n, S.
and data collection psychological research (2009
4. Ethics and Data ● Leavy,
Management P.
5. Designing and Writing (2017).
research proposal
● Discussed the different theoretical perspective s B. Quantitative Research Pre-recorded lecture/ ● Learning ●•
of a quantitative designs 1. Theoretical Perspective online lecture ● Research Capsule Activities
● Differentiate the different quantitative designs 2. Designs and Methods of proposal Output Howitt,D.
Data Collection ● Real Time reaction and
● Assessed the different types of data to identify
3. Sampling Procedures Multimedia and open ● One minute paper ● Exam Cramer,
one or more that is/are applicable to the chosen 4. Validity and Reliability educational resources
CO3 ● Group Article D.,
research topic 5. Interpretation and presentation ● Capsule
CO4
4 weeks ● Evaluated the types of data collection to be Representation of Data Proposal (2017)
CO5
guided with what to use in the selected research ● Jackso
problem ● Group n, S.
● Demonstrate ability to interpret and report data presentation (2009
of a quantitative research Leavy, P.
(2017).
MIDTERM
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FLEXIBLE LEARNING PLAN
Course Teaching and Learning Activities
Time
Learning Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Assessment
Allotment Learning Content/Topics References
( Week)
Outcomes (The students will have) Teaching Activities Learning Activities Tasks
(CLOs)
● Discussed the different theoretical C. Qualitative Research Design Pre-recorded lecture/ ● Learning ● Howitt,
perspective s of a qualitative designs 1. Theoretical Perspective online lecture ● Problem Solving Activities D. and
● Differentiate the different qualitative designs 2. Approaches and ● Real Time Output Cramer,
Multimedia and open reactions
● Evaluated the types of data collection to be Techniques D.,
educational resources ● Research Capsule ● Proposa
CO3 guided with what to use in the selected research 3. Data Collection Method (2017)
proposal
problem 4. Analysis and Reporting of ● Jackso
4 weeks CO4 ● Group Article ● Group
● Demonstrate ability to interpret and report Data presentation presentationl n, S.
CO5
data of a qualitative research (2009
● Leavy,
P.
(2017).
● Demonstrate ability to choose the best D. Writing Proposal / online lecture ● Choosing a topic •Approved ● Howitt,
research design to use for a particular study 1.Choosing a topic ● Exercises on Research topic D. and
● Differentiate Quantitative from Qualitative 2..Writing the research Multimedia and open writing Research Cramer,
educational resources objectives, problem Approved
research proposal D.,
and hypothesis Research
CO3 ● Demonstrate skills in writing research (2017)
● Research objectives,
proposal ● Jackso
4 weeks CO4 proposal problem and
hypothesis n, S.
CO5
(2009
Research ● Leavy,
proposal; P.
(2017).
FINAL TERM
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No. RESOURCE MATERIAL
1 LCD 3 Book
2 Laptop 4 Hand-out
No. LIST OF REFERENCES
1 Howitt,D. and Cramer, D., (2017), Research Methods in Psychology,5th Ed., United Kingdom, Pearson Education Limited
2 Jackson, S. (2009). Research Methods and Statistics: A critical approach, 3rd ed. USA. Wadsworth
Leavy, P. (2017). Research Design: Quantitative, Qualitatitive, Mixed Methods, Arts-Based and community based participatory research approach. USA. The
3 Guilford Press
SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS
A. Coalican, H. (2013), Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology,5th Ed., USA, Routeledge
B. Mowling , Beth. (2018). Research Methods in Psychology: Evaluating A world of information, 3rd Ed. Canada, W,W,Norton Copy, Inc
Evaluation Guide and Grading System
*Minimum Average for Satisfactory
Cos Assessment Tasks Weight in Percent *Target and Standards
Rating
Learning Activities Output/ Long quizzes 25%
Group presentation/ Research proposal 35% 70% of students got at least 50%
CO 1-2 50%
rating
Term Exam 40%
Midterm Grade 100%
Learning Activities Output/ Long quizzes 25%
70% of students got at least 50%
CO 3-5 Group presentation/ Research proposal 35% 50%
rating
Term Exam 40%
Final-term Grade 100%
TOTAL 100%
Passing Percentage 50%
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Breakdown of assessment task weights per term:
Learning Activities Output /Quizzes = 25%
Group Presentation/ Research Paper = 35%
Term Exam = 40%
100%
The final grade will be computed as shown below:
A. Computation of Final Grade (%): Final Grade (FG) = (1/3) [ Midterm Grade (MTG)] + (2/3) [Final Term Grade (FTG)]
The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below:
Range 94-100 88-93 82-87 76-81 70-75 64-69 58-63 52-57 50-51 30-49 29-below Incomplete
Grade 1.0 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.0 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.0 4.0 (removal) 5.0 INC
Revision History
Revision number Date of Revision Date of implementation Highlights of Revision
2 August 2021 August 9, 2020 Teaching strategies and Evauatioon
Preparation and Review
Name Signature Date Signed
Rudjia Faith T. Anino
Prepared by
Faculty in-charge,
Rudjia Faith T. Anino
Reviewed by
Chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences
Approval
Approved by: Leo G. Labrador
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Dean
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