(module in music education 8)

The Music of Asia / Music Education 8

1 | Aris G. Madrid, MAEd.

ARIS G. MADRID, MAEd.

(Module in Music Education 8)



Preface Music Learning from Afar: A Learning Module in Music for Grade 8 students primarily dwells on

Music around Asia to offer the learners sufficient, significant, and excellent instructional materials while at home to match the rapid progress of the curriculum in the new normal and to unburden the loads of the learners in adjusting to the new trend.

The learning guide is eminent as it is entrenched in it the expansion of subject matter. Like in most cases, the fundamental musical concepts of such national forms reflect the basic ideals of the cultural core. The learning channel, the integration, and the concluding lessons as well as enrichment exercises will eventually give the learners the advantage of learning the subject with ease.

Likewise, the image and the design of the lessons’ progress, the concepts with indigenous insights are very advantageous. The most distinctive aspects are its instrument types and resulting ensembles and forms, how these give details to the learners’ engagement can be very effectual to them as they connect and distinguish the component of the lessons as they shift from one to another.

This module will also supplement the influence of resources, time, and supplies which encourage sensible learning that would influence them to become productive members of the community.

Considering the teaching and learning process, this module includes the following essential parts:

Learning Through – This feature of this module provides the discussions on the necessary knowledge and skills for the students to use as they progress towards the attainment of the objectives of this module. Activities, music files, and video clip links are also provided to give students further musical experiences for better learning.

Learning Engagement – This essential part of the module provides exercises and activities to ensure mastery of the lessons, and to let students reflect on the significance of the lesson in real-life situations. It includes processing and application of knowledge through creating, performing, analysis, and others to prepare them for the assessments.

Reinforcement – This section of the module includes additional exercises needed to enhance learning. These exercises were formulated by the teacher and/or taken from the textbook which is the main reference of this module.

Learning Output - The learners are provided with written tests, performance-based assessment and analysis examination that they can answer independently during synchronous and/or asynchronous sessions.

Learning Outcome - In this feature of the module, the learners are given the opportunity to apply their learned knowledge and skills in real-life situations as performers, music analysts and music historians. This is the learner’s performance task showing how they apply learned musical skills.

- Aris G. Madrid, MAEd.



Table of Contents

Module No. Topics Page No.

Preface 2

Role of Parents 4

General Objectives 6

2 Music of East Asia 7

Learning Objectives 7

Learning Through (Discussion) 8

China, Korea & Japan 9

Self-Check 10

Musical Instruments 11

Self-Check 13

Learning Engagement 14

Reinforcement 17

Learning Output 18

Learning Outcome 19

References 20

Subject Requirements 20

Virtual Class Policies 21

Grading System 24



The Role of Parents

The School-Home or Parent-Teacher partnership is very vital in the students’ academic

achievement and success in education. Parents play an important role in their children’s

attitudes about learning and support learning at home. This partnership is an important

factor to help students reach their maximum potential. As we shift to a new paradigm of

the online teaching-learning process, we believe that educating students cannot be

achieved by teachers’ efforts alone. Parents’ involvement in the education of their

children is essential. Thus, parents are encouraged to play the following roles to supplement that of the teachers.

• Setting up parental controls for a safe and worry-free screen time of their children

• Providing physical and technical support in setting up the children’s learning

station at home, checking internet connection and any laptop malfunction

• Providing a conducive place for their children to work during live lessons, with

good lighting, quiet and comfortable venue for learning

• Providing necessary school materials/equipment needed as required by the

subject teachers for their children’s project/ output/ performances/ activities

• Making sure that their children are dressed appropriately (school uniform) while

participating in live lessons

• Establishing routines/schedules and house rules in online learning

• Monitoring the conduct of proper behavior of their children during live

lessons(synchronous)

• Ensuring that the child is on task within the given schedule

• Monitoring the children’s work constantly by browsing the module or logging on

to the PSD e-desk /learning portal

• Monitoring their children’s progress in school regularly, by constantly checking

their work through browsing the module and logging on to the PSD e-desk portal

and making sure that the homework/ assigned activities are done

• Motivating their children to do their best in everything that they do by giving

commendations on their achievements and encouraging them to work

independently

• Maintaining harmonious parent-teacher relationship and attending scheduled

parent-teacher conferences and other important school meetings

• Reading communication sent by the school , accomplishing the required response

for each letter and confirming the receipt of the letter through PSD E-desk

• Answering the school’s online survey and correspondence as honestly and

promptly as possible

• Communicating clarifications or issues with the teacher within the official work

hours

• Keeping in touch with the teachers to keep themselves up-to-date with their

children’s progress

• Raising issues and concerns through the proper forum



• Complying with the school policies on discipline and integrity

• Following protocols set by the various school offices in transacting academic

concerns, payments, and other school-related matters

• Maintaining a happy disposition to create a safe space for their children where

they can lay out all their issues or concerns that are bothering them to treat their

parents as their friends

• Coaching/ helping students to build good habits and develop skills in good time

management

• Looking for ways to inspire their children to avoid stress and discomfort of

performing the task



General Objectives Music is part of man’s day to day living for it is a component of our culture and we

express emotions through this. Understanding our own music and neighboring countries in Asia through this series of modules will help us define our identity more. At the end of the school year, you will become equipped with necessary content knowledge, skills and competencies related to Asian music that they can use in understanding different cultures and traditions; appreciating performances; respecting diversity; contributing to cultural preservation; and developing new forms of Asian music. Specifically, you are expected to:

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1. identify musical scales used in a specific Asian country;

2. describe music of different Asian countries in terms of rhythm, melody, tonality;

3. recognize instrumental ensembles of different Asian countries;

4. name different instruments from different Asian countries;

5. sing folk music of different countries in Asia;

6. differentiate Philippine and other Asian countries’ music;

7. analyze music in terms of musical characteristics and origin;

8. recognize different forms of Asian music;

9. construct pentatonic scale that is commonly used in Asia;

10. compose an original melody using the pentatonic scale;

11. perform different popular folksongs of different countries in Asia; and

12. summarize the similarities and differences in music of the different countries in Asia.



At the end of this learning module, you are expected to learn the basic facts about the common musical characteristics of East Asia in order for you to understand the authenticity of East Asian music, specifically to: 1. determine the forms and characteristics of East Asian music; 2. recognize different musical instruments of East Asia; 3. reflect on the influences of traditional East Asian music to modern; 4. perform different folk music from East Asia and describe how the musical elements

are used

which help you become Asian music performers and composer.

Meeting Synchronous Session Asynchronous Session

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

MODULE 2

Music of East Asia Timeframe: 300 MINUTES



As we are exploring the music of Asia, this

second module aims to present the music of

the East Region specifically the countries

China, Korea, Japan. While we journey in

this quarter, similarities and differences of

Southeast and East Asian music will be

revealed. Also, we will discover how our very own Philippine music is different from

our neighboring countries in Asia.

Before we get started, please watch the video clips using the link below and answer

the questions that follow. Write/Type your answers on the space provided.

Feng Yang Song (China) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbEVYKgd-rs

Arirang (Korea) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn-aup0nN_o Sakura (Japan) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqpFjsMtCb0

1. Which of the three songs do you like the most? Why?

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2. Based on what you observed, what makes the three songs similar?

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3. How about the element that makes them different?

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Watch the discussion video through the link below. It will help you get through the concepts that will be presented in this part. https://drive.google.com/file/d/16I-QER-5DbDK7LDdVs1vlONSUc4b1IpX/view?usp=sharing

Warm-up Activity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbEVYKgd-rs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn-aup0nN_o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqpFjsMtCb0



China National Anthem: Yìyǒngjūn Jìnxíngqǔ “March of the Volunteers”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UctriMuXYS0

Most Chinese music uses a pentatonic scale (five-tone scale), with the intervals (in terms of lǜ) almost the same as those of the major pentatonic scale. The notes of this scale are called (do) gong

宫, (re) shāng 商, (mi) jue 角,

(sol) zhǐ 徵 and (la) yǔ 羽.

Chinese Court Music

Yayue ('elegant music') was originally a form of classical music and dance performed at the royal court and temples in ancient China.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jAoD0ebhFY

Feng Yang Song

Chinese https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbEVYKgd-rs

English https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHFC79zQXg0

Korea “Land of the Morning Calm”

National Anthem: “Aegukga” means "patriotic song“

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxhWHfo0Gvc

• Just like China, Korea is

also using the pentatonic scale.

Two Major Divisions of Traditional Korean Music

Chong-ak (court music) was the music associated with the ruling classes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84icYlGR6Mg

a. Aak – played inside the palace b. Min’gan chong-ak – played outside the palace

Sog-ak was the music of the underclasses (ordinary people). • Minjo - folk songs, • Nong-ak - farmers'

music • P'ansori - form of

dramatic song • Sanjo - instrumental

solo music

Arirang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn-aup0nN_o

Japan “Land of the Rising Sun”

National Anthem: “Kimigayo” means "His Imperial Majesty's Reign"

The lyrics of "Kimigayo" are the oldest among the world's national anthems, and with a length of 32 characters, they are also the world's shortest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29FFHC2D12Q

Pentatonic scale is also used

in Japanese music.

Two Modes of Japanese Music

• Yosen (hard mode) This is the major mode scale. Songs in major tonality used this scale.

• In-sen (soft mode) This is the minor mode scale used in folk songs. The national song of Japan is

“Sakura”, means cherry

blossom, the national flower

of Japan.

Gagaku (雅楽, imperial court

music and dances, lit.

"elegant music")

• Kangen, concert music for

winds, strings and

percussion,

• Bugaku, or dance music,

for which the stringed

instruments are omitted.

Gagaku https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OA8HFUNfIk

Sakura https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqpFjsMtCb0







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHFC79zQXg0











https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OA8HFUNfIk







Let’s have a break on the discussion! I hope that you were able to understand and get the important points about Chinese, Korean and Japanese music. Kindly take the following exercise to test yourself. Answer it as honest as possible for you to be ready on the graded assessment during the synchronous session.

Self-Check II.A – Chinese, Korean and Japanese Music Answer the following items by writing/typing the corresponding answer in each statement on the space provided. Choose your answer from the choices. Kimigayo Chong-Ak Sakura Pentatonic Aegukga Yayue Gagaku Feng Yang Song Arirang Bugaku Minyo Kangen

_____________________________ 1. The national anthem of Japan

_____________________________ 2. A kind of Gagaku that is purely instrumental and not

accompanied by dance

_____________________________ 3. It refers to Korean folk songs.

_____________________________ 4. It is the Korean court music.

_____________________________ 5. The national folk song of Japan that is about the cherry

blossom.

_____________________________ 6. A kind of Gagaku that is accompanied by dance.

_____________________________ 7. The kind of scale used by China, Korea and Japan

_____________________________ 8. It is the national anthem of Korea

_____________________________ 9. It refers to the court music of China.

_____________________________ 10. The court music of Japan

_____________________________ 11. It is the national anthem of China.

_____________________________ 12. A song about the Chinese flower drum

1. Be reminded that above discussion and activity will be the focus of our

synchronous meeting. Make sure that you reviewed and will prepare yourself for the class recitation. See you on our synchronous session.

2. Watch the discussion video about the musical instruments of East Asia

through the link below. It will help you get through to the next part of the discussion. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_VJpwabB4muXJPwrXUwd_o1YTPbA-Iz2/view?usp=sharing



Musical Instruments of East Asia

China: Pipa Korea: Bipa Japan: Biwa A pear-shaped lute with four strings Classification: Chordophone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GJiliDvXhk

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China: Zheng Korea: Gayageum Japan: Koto (national instrument)

A zither instrument (an instrument consisting of many strings stretched across a thin, flat body) Classification: Chordophone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmY1WieykpE

_______________________________________________________________________________________ China: Huqin Korea: Haegum Japan: Kokyu

A two-stringed fiddle (violin) Classification: Chordophone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H50L1OaWoPU

_______________________________________________________________________________________ China: Sheng Korea: Saenghwang Japan: Sho

A mouth-blown free reed instrument consisting of vertical pipes. Also known as mouth organ. Classification: Aerophone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4241znJIgNk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GJiliDvXhk






China: Hsiao Korea: Danso Japan: Shakuhachi A vertical end-blown flute made up of bamboo. Classification: Aerophone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0MhkXl5w14

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China: Suona (Haidi) Korea: Taepyongso Japan: Hichiriki

Double reed wind instrument in the shawm or oboe family

Classification: Aerophone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EWHW672PwY

____________________________________________________________________________________ China: Chang-ku Korea: Janggo Japan: Tsuzumi

An hourglass-shaped drum with two heads made from animal skin. Classification: Membranophone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzDQ9bdPeHY

The discussion ends here! I hope that you were able to understand and get the important points about the music of East Asia. Kindly take the following exercise to test yourself. Answer it as honest as possible for you to be ready during the graded assessment during the synchronous session.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0MhkXl5w14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EWHW672PwY




Self-Check II.B – Musical Instruments of East Asia Answer this activity in the Learning Management System (LMS) to check how prepared you are for the next virtual meeting.

TRE or FLSE

No. Statements TRUE FALSE 1 Pipa is the pear shaped lute of China.

2 Janggo is a membranophone instrument from Japan.

3 Koto is the national instrument of Japan.

4 Haegum is the two stringed fiddle of China.

5 Shakuhachi is an aerophone instrument of Korea.

6 Suona belongs to China which is an oboe instrument.

7 Hsiao is a bamboo flute of China.

8 Sho is the mouth organ of Japan classified as aerophone.

9 Bipa is a pear shaped instrument from Korea.

10 Huqin is the Chinese two-stringed fiddle.

Be reminded that above discussion and activity will be the focus of our next synchronous meeting. Make sure that you reviewed and will prepare for the class recitation. See you in our synchronous session.



A. Tracing the Path to Catch the Dragon, Yin Yang and Cherry Blossom

HEPTATONIC DIATONIC PENTATONIC

KIMIGAYO Yìyǒngjūn Jìnxíngqǔ AEGUKGA

CHONG-AK YAYUE

GAGAKU

MIN’GAN

CHONG-AK MINYO SOG-AK

BUGAKU

AAK

NONG-AK KANGEN

FENG

YANG

SONG

SAKURA ARIRANG

YO SEN IN SEN

START HERE



B. Fill-In the Missing Word

China: Hsiao Korea: ________________________________ Japan: ________________________________ A vertical end-blown flute made up of bamboo. Classification: ________________________________

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China: ________________________________ Korea: Taepyongso Japan: ________________________________

Double reed wind instrument in the ___________________ Classification: Aerophone

____________________________________________________________________________________ China: ____________________________ Korea: ____________________________ Japan: Tsuzumi

An _______________________ drum with two heads made from animal skin. Classification: Membranophone



China: _____________________ Korea: _____________________ Japan: Biwa A ________________________ with four strings Classification: _____________________________

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China: Zheng Korea: Gayageum Japan: ___________ (national instrument)

A zither instrument (an instrument consisting of many strings stretched across a thin, flat body) Classification: __________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________ China: ________________________________ Korea: Haegum Japan: _________________________________

A two-stringed fiddle (violin) Classification: _________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________ China: _________________________________ Korea: _________________________________ Japan: Sho

A mouth-blown free reed instrument consisting of vertical pipes. Also known as ________________________. Classification: _______________________________



Let us see how much you learn after discovering and exploring the music of East Asia through a QUIZ that will be given during the SYNCHRONOUS SESSION. Be prepared!

You are now ready to use what you have remembered and learned in the discussion in this module. To reinforce your learning, accomplish the following activities found in your textbook.

Achieve Creative Experiences and Skills in MAPEH 8 Chapter Test on page 43 Answer the Chapter Test found in the book on page 43.

How to submit your work?

After accomplishing the given textbook task, take a picture of it and upload in your google drive. Copy and share the file link to the E-Desk.

Note: Make sure that the link is not restricted. Click “Philippine School Doha”.



PINOY HENYO – Eats Asian Music edition It’s time to test if you can process all that you’ve learned in this module through this activity. Your skills in understanding and analyzing will be tested in these activity.

Instructions:

1. The class will be grouped by three (3). 2. Each group will be given Three minutes to guess the given words. All words will be from the

discussion about Chinese, Japanese and Korean music. 3. Each word that will be guessed is equivalent to 3 points. 4. Teams must guess the five given words within three minutes to earn the perfect score of 15

points.

Sing Like an East Asian

This module is about to end! As your product, perform Feng Yang Song of China accompanied by a movement (shown in the video file in this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_W5vIJB1q2bCjIT_1iNVOz8yl360H3LC/view?usp=sharing ) and choose ONE between Arirang and Sakura. Practice and master them with the help of the posted video links. Perform and document it using a video recorder. Include the following as you record the video: 1-Title of the folksong, 2-What is the song all about, 3-Which country it is from, and 4-Characteristics of the song in relation to our discussion. Unlock the skills in you by completing this activity.

SAMPLE OUTCOME

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IQOjf-sJW1OvDU-S84SyfIi9Ar3rw2Sd/view?usp=sharing

a. Feng Yang Song With Vocals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbEVYKgd-rs

Instrumental - Fengyang Flower Drum (Instrumental) - YouTube

b. Arirang With Vocals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn-aup0nN_o

Instrumental - Music 8, 2nd Quarter ll Arirang (The Hill) ll Instrumental - YouTube

c. Sakura With Vocals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqpFjsMtCb0

Instrumental - Sakura "Cherry Blossoms";Traditional Music of Japan, Classical Koto Music 日

本の伝統音楽 - YouTube

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_W5vIJB1q2bCjIT_1iNVOz8yl360H3LC/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IQOjf-sJW1OvDU-S84SyfIi9Ar3rw2Sd/view?usp=sharing


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fX98mmIurY


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLwpSkdkcVo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK51LblcEOw






Rubrics for the Product 10 points Intonation

Includes the consistency and stability of tonality; singing in correct tune 10 points Vocal Quality and Rhythm

Includes the correct timing and the use of appropriate vocal timbre (vocal quality)

10 points Interpretation (Musicality, Expression, Virtual background)

30 points TOTAL

Instructions:

1. Accomplish the activity stated above as a video file.

2. Improvise and wear an East Asian costume as do the recording.

3. Instrumental accompaniment must be played as you sing the song.

4. Make sure that your voice is louder than the accompaniment.

5. Upload the file to your google drive.

6. Get the shareable link of the file and submit it in the LMS.

NOTE: Shareable link’s setting must be changed from “Restricted”

to “Anyone who has the link” before copying and submitting the

link.



R E F E R E N C E S

Text Book

Concha, Argie A. et al., Achieve Creative Experiences and Skills in Music, Art, Physical Education and Health 8. The Sibs Publishing House, 2019

Web

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GJiliDvXhk




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0MhkXl5w14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EWHW672PwY








https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqpFjsMtC




Subject Requirements

• Pass the Quizzes • Accomplish and complete the activities • Submit the product (project) • Complete the performances



Virtual Classroom Policies

To ensure a positive and productive learning environment, all students must adhere to

the following virtual class policies:

1. Students must be well prepared in going to the online class. They must be on the

platform on time or 5 minutes before the scheduled class.

2. Login credentials must not be shared. Sharing of login information violates other

students' and teachers' rights to confidentiality and could allow class participation

by unauthorized persons and/or lead to disruptive behaviors that detract from a

productive and positive learning environment. Students must not share their

personally identifiable information (class link, link given by the teachers, downloaded activities) to other people.

3. Students must check the video, audio, and internet connection before the start of classes.

4. Students must immediately notify the teacher in case untoward incidents happen

(power failure, laptop malfunction, connectivity problem, etc.)

5. Students are required to have an appropriate place (good lighting, quiet, with

strong connectivity, comfortable) in conducting online lessons. They should have

a learning space free from any form of distraction around them. They should also

make sure that they are the only person who can be seen from their camera.

6. Students must use their PSD system e-mail account to log into the Zoom virtual class session.

7. Students should follow the given format for their user IDs on screen.

Section ( First 2 Letters + Surname + Initial of First Name)

Example : DA Cruz, P.

8. Students must observe proper grooming and complete school uniform.

9. Virtual class sessions are designed for students. To prevent disruptions to the

learning environment, parents/guardians should not actively participate in check-in

sessions, although parents/guardians may assist their child with technology and/or

remain nearby.

10. Students must keep their cameras on throughout the online learning sessions to

ensure the constant connection with the teacher and classmates. Students who will

turn –off their cameras without a valid reason shall be considered absent in the class

interaction of learners.

11. Students should mute their respective microphones upon entering the virtual

classroom. They can only turn on their microphones when the teacher calls them to

speak and share their ideas or ask questions.



12. Students are highly encouraged to participate actively in online learning

discussions.

13. Students have the right to express themselves and share their opinions and ideas freely. However, they have to do it with full respect and courtesy.

14. Students must show respect to classmates at all times. They should refrain from

making any vulgar statements or gestures that may interrupt the class from learning

and demotivate their classmates. They should always be respectful and courteous to

other students and teachers during virtual class sessions. Inappropriate, offensive, or

threatening comments; misrepresentation of identity, and/or disruptive behavior by

any participants during virtual class sessions will not be tolerated and be reported to

POD for the sanctions.

15. Students should not use obscene, profane, threatening, or disrespectful language

or images in any communication with the teachers. Name-calling or cyber bullying

will not be allowed during online classes. Any violation of this rule shall be subjected to disciplinary action.

16. Students must avoid doing any recordings or taking screenshots at any time

during online learning sessions. They should not transmit or post any part of the virtual class session on any social media platform.

17. Any confidential or personally identifiable information related to the teachers or

students participating during virtual class sessions should not be collected, discussed,

or shared.

18.Students should avoid spamming the chat boxes. The chat box is for educational purposes, only things that are related to the lesson can be raised in the chat box.

19. Students should adhere to the provisions stipulated under the students' manual

of the school and the new guidelines/ policies set by the Office of the Prefect of

Discipline.

20. Students are strictly prohibited from opening social media accounts, playing

games online, and opening other sites during online lessons unless instructed by the

teacher.

21. Students will be required to attend a Learner Support Program based on the

assessment of the subject teachers.

Use of PSD E- Desk /Platforms

1. Students must use the PSD E-desk and its other resources for educational

purposes only.

2. Students must practice keeping the confidentiality of information. It is prohibited

to share passwords, links (exclusive to their classes), email addresses, and other

contact information without the permission of the concerned party.



3. Students must use an email address and profile picture that is appropriate for an

educational environment. Email addresses that use profanity or may otherwise be

construed as offensive, shall not be permitted. Profile pictures should be a

headshot of the student only and may not be offensive or inappropriate in any

manner. The teacher reserves the right to determine if a student's email address

and/or profile picture is inappropriate. Students using an inappropriate email address and/or profile picture will be required to update their user profiles.

4. Students are strongly prohibited from using another student's account in logging

on the PSD E-desk or other platforms.

5. Teachers will post or upload course materials or learning tasks anytime between

1 PM to 7 PM. Students are highly encouraged to always log on to their PSD E-desk

accounts for updates.

6. Teachers are available for consultation and concerns via the PSD E-desk forum,

psdqatar email addresses, and other duly authorized platforms as per schedule

given to students. All concerns and questions sent beyond 3 PM will receive a

response the next day.

7. Students must use written and oral communication responsibly. They have to

avoid the use of vulgar words, condescending or belittling, and aggressive

language or any forms of bullying.

8. All communications with other students must be course-related, polite, courteous,

and respectful. Sending unsolicited emails to other classmates is prohibited.

9. Students must report to their teachers if there is any form of communication that they deem is inappropriate or makes them feel uncomfortable.

10. Students must be mindful of what they post online. Posting of obscene, threatening, offensive, or inappropriate materials is prohibited.

11. Students should submit their learning tasks/homework according to the file type

specified by the teacher (MS Word, pdf, etc). All files that are too big to be accepted

in the PSD E-desk must be uploaded to a specific google drive (address to be given

by the teacher).

Academic Honesty

1. Copying another student's work, or allowing others to knowingly copy a student's

work and plagiarism or misusing content from the Internet is not allowed. Once

discovered, the student may incur zero marks as a result of the misbehavior and will

be dealt with accordingly.

2. Students are strongly prohibited from doing tasks or answering tests for other

students.

3. Students are not allowed to collaborate with other students (work with) on

assignments unless directed to do so by their subject teachers. Working together is



useful in the traditional classroom, but it is not permitted in our online environment

without specific teacher instructions to do so. Also, parents may not log in to a student account and complete coursework on behalf of the student.

4. Students must inform their parents once there is a letter for parents uploaded on

the PSD E-desk. Only the parents should read and confirm all the reply slips sent to them through the PSD E-desk.

Grading System

30 % Written Works Includes quizzes, summative tests, and activities from LMS

50% Performance Tasks

Includes learning outcomes, presentation and product

20% Periodical Test ___________________________________________ 100% Total

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