Prof Ed Flashcards

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What is the purpose of the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST)?

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To set out clear expectations of teachers along well-defined career stages of professional development, engage teachers in proficiency, and apply a uniform measure for assessing performance.

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True or False: The PPST is used solely for teacher performance appraisals.

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False

The PPST is also used for learning and development programs for teachers, selection, and promotion.

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What principle underlies the PPST’s commitment to teacher development?

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Lifelong learning.

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List the key changes that necessitated the development of the PPST.

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  • K to 12 Reform
  • ASEAN Integration
  • Globalization
  • Changing character of 21st century learners.
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What are the 7 Domains required for effective teaching in the 21st Century in the Philippines?

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  • Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
  • Learning Environment
  • Diversity of Learners
  • Curriculum and Planning
  • Assessment and Reporting
  • Community Linkages and Professional Engagement
  • Personal Growth and Professional Development.
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Fill in the blank: The Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers are built on the _______.

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National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS).

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What role do teachers play in nation building according to the document?

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They develop holistic learners equipped with 21st century skills.

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What are the characteristics of Career Stage 1 or Beginning Teachers?

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  • Gained qualifications for entry into teaching
  • Strong understanding of subjects
  • Possess requisite knowledge, skills, and values
  • Manage learning programs
  • Seek advice from experienced colleagues.
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Describe the expectations for Career Stage 3 or Highly Proficient Teachers.

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  • Consistently high performance
  • In-depth understanding of teaching
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Collaboration with colleagues
  • Professional development through reflection.
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What does Domain 1, Content Knowledge and Pedagogy, emphasize?

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Mastery of content knowledge and its interconnectedness across curriculum areas.

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True or False: The PPST allows for teachers to reflect on and assess their own practices.

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True.

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What is the significance of the 37 strands within the 7 Domains?

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They refer to specific dimensions of teacher practices.

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Which domain includes management of learner behavior?

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Domain 2: Learning Environment.

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What is the focus of Domain 5: Assessment and Reporting?

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  • Design and utilization of assessment strategies
  • Monitoring and evaluation of learner progress
  • Providing feedback
  • Communication of learner achievements.
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Fill in the blank: The Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers are a public statement of _______.

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professional accountability.

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What is the role of the Teacher Education Council (TEC) in relation to the PPST?

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Issuing the DepEd Order and supporting the implementation of the PPST.

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What does Domain 4, Curriculum and Planning, focus on?

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  • Planning and management of teaching
  • Alignment of learning outcomes
  • Professional collaboration
  • Use of teaching resources.
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What does the term ‘learner-centeredness’ refer to in the context of the PPST?

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Teaching philosophies that prioritize the needs and experiences of learners.

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Describe the characteristics of effective learning environments as per Domain 2.

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  • Safe and secure
  • Fair and supportive
  • Learning-focused
  • Efficient management of learner behavior.
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What is emphasized in Domain 6, Community Linkages and Professional Engagement?

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  • Establishing responsive learning environments
  • Engaging parents and community
  • Upholding professional ethics.
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What are the five strands in Domain 3, Diversity of Learners?

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  • Learners’ gender, needs, strengths, interests
  • Linguistic, cultural, socio-economic backgrounds
  • Disabilities, giftedness, talents
  • Learners in difficult circumstances
  • Indigenous group learners.
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What skills should be shown for the positive use of ICT in education?

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Skills that facilitate the teaching and learning process.

This includes integrating technology effectively into lessons.

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What is the goal of promoting effective strategies in the positive use of ICT?

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To facilitate the teaching and learning process.

This involves using technology to enhance educational outcomes.

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What is the role of mentoring colleagues in ICT use?

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To implement policies ensuring positive ICT use within or beyond the school.

Mentoring includes providing guidance and support.

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What knowledge is essential for promoting literacy and numeracy?
Teaching strategies that enhance literacy and numeracy skills. ## Footnote Effective strategies are crucial for learner achievement.
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What should be evaluated with colleagues in literacy and numeracy strategies?
The effectiveness of teaching strategies promoting learner achievement. ## Footnote Collaboration can lead to improved practices.
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What is a key focus in developing critical and creative thinking?
Applying teaching strategies that foster higher-order thinking skills. ## Footnote This includes critical analysis and creativity.
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What languages should be used to facilitate teaching and learning?
Mother Tongue, Filipino, and English. ## Footnote Proficient use supports cognitive and academic development.
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What understanding should be demonstrated regarding classroom communication?
The range of verbal and non-verbal strategies supporting learner engagement. ## Footnote Effective communication enhances understanding and participation.
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What is the primary role of teachers in creating a learning environment?
To provide safe, secure, fair, and supportive learning environments. ## Footnote This promotes learner responsibility and achievement.
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What strategies are essential for ensuring learner safety?
Knowledge of policies, guidelines, and procedures. ## Footnote Consistent implementation enhances learning safety.
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What is a characteristic of a fair learning environment?
Promotion of fairness, respect, and care. ## Footnote Such environments encourage positive learning experiences.
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What is involved in the management of classroom structure?
Engaging learners in meaningful exploration and discovery. ## Footnote This can be achieved through hands-on activities.
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What does supportive learner participation involve?
Nurturing environments that inspire cooperation and collaboration. ## Footnote Supportive settings enhance continued learning.
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What motivates learners to assume responsibility for their learning?
Learning environments that encourage productive work. ## Footnote Motivation leads to better learner outcomes.
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What is the approach to managing learner behavior?
Applying positive and non-violent discipline. ## Footnote This ensures a focus on learning.
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What is the emphasis of Domain 3 in teaching?
Establishing environments responsive to learner diversity. ## Footnote Teachers must respect and understand diverse characteristics.
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What is crucial for addressing learners' diverse needs?
Differentiated teaching strategies. ## Footnote This includes adapting to gender, needs, strengths, and interests.
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How should teaching strategies respond to cultural backgrounds?
By being responsive to linguistic, cultural, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds. ## Footnote This promotes a learner-centered culture.
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What strategies should be used for learners with disabilities?
Responsive teaching strategies tailored to their needs. ## Footnote This includes designing and adapting lessons accordingly.
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What understanding is needed for learners in difficult circumstances?
Knowledge of their special educational needs. ## Footnote This encompasses various challenges they may face.
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What teaching strategies should be inclusive of indigenous learners?
Culturally appropriate teaching strategies. ## Footnote These strategies address specific needs of indigenous groups.
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What does Domain 4 focus on in terms of curriculum?
Interaction with national and local curriculum requirements. ## Footnote It emphasizes translating curriculum into relevant learning activities.
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What is required for planning and managing teaching processes?
Developmentally sequenced teaching and learning processes. ## Footnote This ensures alignment with curriculum requirements.
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What should learning outcomes align with?
Learning competencies. ## Footnote Achievable outcomes cultivate a culture of excellence.
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What is important in the design of learning programs?
Relevance and responsiveness to learners' needs. ## Footnote This ensures effective engagement and learning.
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How can teaching practice be enriched?
Through professional collaboration and feedback. ## Footnote Engaging in collegial discussions enhances effectiveness.
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What resources should be included in teaching?
A variety of teaching and learning resources, including ICT. ## Footnote These resources should address specific learning goals.
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What is the purpose of assessment in the learning process?
Monitoring, evaluating, documenting, and reporting learner progress. ## Footnote Assessment informs teaching and enhances learning outcomes.
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What types of assessment strategies should be utilized?
Diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies. ## Footnote These should be consistent with curriculum requirements.
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What is essential for monitoring learner progress?
Using learner attainment data. ## Footnote This helps in evaluating and supporting achievement.
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What is the focus of Strand 5.2?
Monitoring and evaluation of learner progress and achievement using learner attainment data.
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What does 5.3.1 emphasize regarding feedback?
Providing timely, accurate and constructive feedback to improve learner performance.
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What are the key elements of effective feedback according to Strand 5.3?
* Timely * Accurate * Constructive
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What is the purpose of learner attainment data?
Evidence of learning, progress or achievement in learner performance.
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What is the role of assessment data in teaching and learning practices as per Strand 5.5?
Assessment data serves as feedback to inform the modification of teaching and learning practices and programs.
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True or False: Strand 6.1 focuses on establishing learning environments that are not responsive to community contexts.
False
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What is the aim of Domain 6?
Establishing school-community partnerships aimed at enriching the learning environment.
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What does Strand 6.3 address?
Professional ethics in teaching.
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Fill in the blank: The physical set-up of the learning environment is known as _______.
Classroom Structure
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What does differentiated teaching involve?
Teaching-learning processes involving a wide variety of texts, tasks, processes and products suited to diverse student needs.
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What are higher order thinking skills?
Complex thinking processes including logical and critical analysis, evaluation, and synthesis.
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What is the definition of formative assessment?
Methods teachers use to evaluate student comprehension and academic progress during a lesson, unit, or course.
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What does Strand 7.1 focus on?
Articulating and applying a personal philosophy of teaching that is learner-centered.
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What qualities uphold the dignity of teaching as a profession?
* Caring attitude * Respect * Integrity
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What is the purpose of professional networks for teachers?
To share knowledge and enhance practice.
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What is the goal of professional reflection?
To improve teaching practice through critical evaluation of one's own actions.
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What does summative assessment evaluate?
Student learning, skill acquisition, and academic achievement at the conclusion of an instructional period.
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Fill in the blank: The native language or the first language a learner learns as a child is called _______.
Mother tongue
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What is the significance of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?
It specifies the responsibilities and ethical standards expected of teachers.
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What does the term 'local curriculum' refer to?
Curriculum content informed by and responsive to the cultural and socioeconomic realities of local populations.
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What are learning outcomes?
Products and performance targets demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that students have learned.
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What is the definition of professional learning?
The daily reflection and collaboration among educators to improve learner outcomes.
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True or False: Non-violent discipline involves the use of punishment such as spanking.
False
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What is the role of teaching and learning resources?
To enhance teaching and learning and assist learners in meeting curriculum expectations.
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What is the definition of culturally-appropriate teaching strategies?
Teaching strategies that respect cultural differences between students and teachers.