PROFED DRILL SET #2 Flashcards
1
Q
- If Group 4 wants schools to teach students to make responsible choices and he made accountable for these choices, which philosophy governs the thinking of the group?
A. Existentialism
B. Perennialism
C. Progressivism
D. Reconstructivism
A
A. Existentialism
2
Q
- In a faculty development program, the teachers were asked what schools should do to help develop the learners. The responses of the teachers could be grouped into five:
Group 1- Schools should go back to the basics; they should teach the 3 R’s.
Group 2- Schools should develop in the students’ appreciation of the
humanities. This way, they become highly rational and moral.
Group 3- Schools should help develop students to become enlightened and intelligent citizens of a democratic society.
Group 4- Schools should teach students to make responsible choices and be made accountable for such choices.
Group 5- Schools should develop in the students the ability to adapt to a changing world. To which philosophy does Group 5 adhere?
A. Essentialism
B. Perennialism
C. Progressivism
D. Reconstructionism
A
C. Progressivism
3
Q
- In a faculty meeting, the principal told his teachers: We need to improve
our school performance in the National Achievement Test. What should we do? The teachers gave varied answers as follows: - Let’s give incentives and rewards to students who get a rating of 85%.
- Let’s teach them to accept complete responsibility for their performance.
- Let’s make the school environment conducive for learning.
- Let’s make use of the experiential methods of teaching.
On which educational philosophy is response #1 anchored?
A. Existentialism
B. Progressivism
C. Behaviorism
D. Essentialism
A
C. Behaviorism
4
Q
- In a faculty meeting, the principal told his teachers: We need to improve
our school performance in the National Achievement Test. What should we do? The teachers gave varied answers as follows: - Let’s give incentives and rewards to students who get a rating of 85%.
- Let’s teach them to accept complete responsibility for their performance.
- Let’s make the school environment conducive for learning.
- Let’s make use of the experiential methods of teaching.
Which response/s come/s from a behaviorist?
A. #2 and #4
B. #1 and #3
C. #1 and #2
D. #3 and #4
A
B. #1 and #3
5
Q
- In a faculty meeting, the principal told his teachers: We need to improve
our school performance in the National Achievement Test. What should we do? The teachers gave varied answers as follows: - Let’s give incentives and rewards to students who get a rating of 85%.
- Let’s teach them to accept complete responsibility for their performance.
- Let’s make the school environment conducive for learning.
- Let’s make use of the experiential methods of teaching.
If you lean toward a progressivist philosophy, with which response do you agree?
A. #4
B. #2
C. #1
D. #3
A
A. #4
6
Q
- How a teacher relates to his/her pupils depends on his/her concept about him/ her. In a faculty recollection, the teachers were asked to share their thoughts of the learner, their primary customer. What follows are the gist of what were shared:
Teacher Rona- The learner is a product of his environment. Sometimes he has no choice. He is determined by his environment.
Teacher Belen- The learner can choose what he can become despite his
environment.
Teacher Ramil- The learner is a social being who learns well through an
active interplay with others.
Teacher David- The learner is a rational being. Schools should develop the learner’s rational and moral powers.
Whose philosophical concept is that of Teacher Rona?
A. Behaviorist’s
B. Existentialist’s
C. Progressivist’s
D. Rationalist’s
A
A. Behaviorist’s
7
Q
- How a teacher relates to his/her pupils depends on his/her concept about him/ her. In a faculty recollection, the teachers were asked to share their thoughts of the learner, their primary customer. What follows are the gist of what were shared:
Teacher Rona- The learner is a product of his environment. Sometimes he has no choice. He is determined by his environment.
Teacher Belen- The learner can choose what he can become despite his
environment.
Teacher Ramil- The learner is a social being who learns well through an
active interplay with others.
Teacher David- The learner is a rational being. Schools should develop the learner’s rational and moral powers.
If you agree with Teacher Ramil, you are more of a/an ______.
A. progressivist
B. perennialist
C. existentialist
D. rationalist
A
A. progressivist
8
Q
- How a teacher relates to his/her pupils depends on his/her concept about him/ her. In a faculty recollection, the teachers were asked to share their thoughts of the learner, their primary customer. What follows are the gist of what were shared:
Teacher Rona- The learner is a product of his environment. Sometimes he has no choice. He is determined by his environment.
Teacher Belen- The learner can choose what he can become despite his
environment.
Teacher Ramil- The learner is a social being who learns well through an
active interplay with others.
Teacher David- The learner is a rational being. Schools should develop the learner’s rational and moral powers.
Whose response denies man’s freewill?
A. Teacher Ramil’s
B. Teacher Belen’s
C. Teacher Rona’s
D. Teacher David’s
A
C. Teacher Rona’s
9
Q
- How a teacher relates to his/her pupils depends on his/her concept about him/ her. In a faculty recollection, the teachers were asked to share their thoughts of the learner, their primary customer. What follows are the gist of what were shared:
Teacher Rona- The learner is a product of his environment. Sometimes he has no choice. He is determined by his environment.
Teacher Belen- The learner can choose what he can become despite his
environment.
Teacher Ramil- The learner is a social being who learns well through an
active interplay with others.
Teacher David- The learner is a rational being. Schools should develop the learner’s rational and moral powers.
If you agree with Teacher Belen, you are more of a/an
A. Existentialist
B. Progressivist
C. Behaviorist
D. Cognitivist
A
A. Existentialist
10
Q
- Which domain in the National Competency - Based Standard (NCBTS) uphold: gender sensitivity?
A. Social Regard for Learning
В. Learning Environment
C. Diversity of Learners
D. Community Linkages’
A
В. Learning Environment
11
Q
- Which legal basis guides the hiring of new teachers in the public schools?
A. Localization Law
B. Professionalization Law
C. Magna Carta for Women
D. Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
A
A. Localization Law
12
Q
- When a case of child abuse is filed by parents what law is applied?
A. Republic Act 7610
B. Republic Act 7863
C. Republic Act 7422
D. Republic Act 7650
A
A. Republic Act 7610
13
Q
- The 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates free and compulsory education in the _____ level.
A. elementary
B. preschool
C. high school
D. post-secondary
A
A. elementary
14
Q
- The Education Act of 1982 categorically states that it is a teacher’s _____ “to refrain from making deductions in scholastic ratings for acts that are clearly not manifestations of poor scholarship.”
A. obligation
B. right
C. prerogative
D. responsibility
A
A. obligation
15
Q
- Who would most likely agree with the statement “To be truly ethical, a person must have the experience of sustained responsibility for the welfare of others”?
A. Fowler
B. Schaie
C. Piaget
D. Kohlberg
A
D. Kohlberg
16
Q
- The official title of the Philippine National Anthem is
A. Bayang Magiliw
B. Alab ng Puso
C. Lupang Hinirang
D. Pilipinas kong Mahal
A
C. Lupang Hinirang
17
Q
- Which test item is in the highest level of the revised Bloom’s taxonomy of objectives?
A. Explain how a tree functions in relation to the ecosystem.
B. Explain how trees receive nutrients.
C. Rate three different methods of controlling tree growth.
D. Write a paragraph that observes coherence unity and variety.
A
D. Write a paragraph that observes coherence unity and variety.
18
Q
- Upon prior consent of parents and school authorities, religion may be taught in Philippine schools
A. within regular class hours
B. after class
C. during vacant period
D. after recess
A
A. within regular class hours
19
Q
- Which is NOT a domain of the NCBTS?
A. Learning Environment
B. Alternative learning
C. Diversity of Learners
D. Social Regard for Learning
A
B. Alternative learning
20
Q
- Scaffolding is integral to the _____ theory of learning.
A. behaviorist
B. existentialist
C. essentialist
D. constructivist
A
D. constructivist
21
Q
- Each teacher is said to be a trustee of the cultural and educational heritage of the nation and is obliged to transmit to learners such heritage. Which practice helps him/her fulfill such obligation?
A. Observe continuing professional education and be the best teacher.
B. Teach the latest instructional technology to children.
C. Teach community life and culture worth emulating.
D. Supplant indigenous culture with foreign culture.
A
C. Teach community life and culture worth emulating.
22
Q
- Pursuant to the provision of Article XIV, Sec. 1 of the Philippine Constitution, which DepEd policy may help attain the mandate that the State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education?
I. Revision of the BEC
Il. Hiring and recruitment policy
III. Accreditation of the schools
A. III and IV
B. I and IUUI
C. II and III
D. I and IV
A
C. II and III
23
Q
- The Philippine Constitution mandates that “religion shall be allowed to be taught in the public elementary and high schools. What is required from parents/guardians for the learners to attend religious instruction?
A. Verbal permit
В. Written permit
C. Text permit
D. No permit needed
A
В. Written permit
24
Q
- Who should teach religion?
A. Designated instructors by the religious authorities
B. Designated regular teachers in the school
C. Contractual teachers hired by the local government
D. Part time teachers paid by the PTA
A
A. Designated instructors by the religious authorities
25
Q
- In the Education Act of 1982, which is NOT a teacher’s right?
A. Free expression of opinion and suggestions
B. Joining labor organizations promoting teachers’ welfare
C. Free legal service for cases connected with professional duties
D. Filing anonymous complaint against superiors
A
D. Filing anonymous complaint against superiors
26
Q
- Which are teachers’ obligations?
I. Accountable for the effective attainment of learning objectives
Il. Render reports on performance of learners
III. Maintain and sustain professional growth
IV. Participate as an agent of social moral, intellectual and cultural
change.
A. І, ІІ, III
B. III, IV, V
C. I, II, III, IV
D. III, I, IV, II
A
C. I, II, III, IV
27
Q
- That the quality of Philippine education is declining was the result of a study by EDCOM which recommended _____ teachers and teaching.
A. Regulate
B. Professionalize
C. Strengthen
D. Improve
A
B. Professionalize
28
Q
- The language problem was identified in the studies and surveys conducted as early as 1929. The proposal to solve the problem is the use of the _____ for instruction from Grades 1 to 3.
A. Vernacular
B. first language
C. second language
D. mother tongue
A
A. Vernacular
29
Q
- The Early Childhood Care and Development Act provides for the promotion of the rights of children for survival and development. Which of the following statements is NOT among its objectives?
A. Enhance the role of parents as the primary caregivers and educators of their children from birth onwards.
B. Facilitate a smooth transition from care and education provided at home to community or school-based setting and primary schools.
C. Assist the LGUs in their endeavor to prepare the child for adulthood
D. Enhance the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, psychological, spiritual and language development of young children.
A
C. Assist the LGUs in their endeavor to prepare the child for adulthood
30
Q
- Basic education is intended to lay the foundation on which subsequent learning can be based. Which is NOT part of basic education?
A. Early childhood education
B. Elementary education
C. Secondary education
D. Tertiary Education
A
D. Tertiary Education
31
Q
- The basic policy of the Education of 1982 or Batas Pambansa Blg. 232 is to establish and maintain a complete, adequate and integrated system of education relevant to the goals of national development. Which of the following is NOT covered by this Act?
A. Private schools
B. Literacy classes
C. Sunday schools
D. Multigrade classes
A
C. Sunday schools
32
Q
- The terms ethnicity, minority, multiculturalism, and diversity are integral to the understanding of cultural proficiency in teaching. Religion is a component of culture What constitutional provision refers to religious instruction?
A. The parents or guardians may express in writing that religion shall be allowed to be taught within regular hours by instructors designated or approved by the religious authorities of the religion to which the children belong.
B. Religion may be taught in Values Education/Character Education by the classroom teacher.
C. Public elementary and high schools may offer religion as an optional curricular subject.
D. Religion is a required subject in all private elementary and high schools.
A
A. The parents or guardians may express in writing that religion shall be allowed to be taught within regular hours by instructors designated or approved by the religious authorities of the religion to which the children belong.
33
Q
- Republic Act. No. 8491 is known as the “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.” This Act declares that “ reverence and respect shall at all times be accorded the flag, the anthem, and other national symbols which embody the national ideals and traditions and which express the principles of sovereignty and national solidarity.” Flags which have become worn out through wear and teal shall be
A. thrown away
B. solemnly burned
C. kept in storage section
D. washed, and given to schools without flags
A
B. solemnly burned
34
Q
- What is the legal basis of shared governance in basic education?
A. RA 7160
B. RA 9942
C. RA 9155
D. RA 7844
A
C. RA 9155
35
Q
- On which philosophical foundations is reflective teaching grounded?
I. Plato’s contemplation of eternal truths
II. Aristotle’s basic method of inquiry
III. Rationalists’ superiority of reason
A. I, Il and III
B. Il and III
C. I and III
D. I and II
A
A. I, Il and III
36
Q
- According to Plato, “the best life is one of contemplation of eternal truths.” What is an application of this thought in the classroom?
A. Make students and teachers reflect on their learning.
B. Take reflective students as anti-social and unmotivated.
C. Emphasize on the use of the five senses.
D. Begin your classes with a prayer.
A
A. Make students and teachers reflect on their learning.
37
Q
- “The highest happiness is the contemplative use of the mind”, said Plato. Therefore, let us give more opportunities for our students to do
A. Introspection
B. cooperative learning
C. social interaction
D. role playing
A
A. Introspection
38
Q
- Mencius believed that all people were born good. This thought on the innate goodness of people makes it easier for us to _____ our pupils.
A. respect
B. motivate
C. like
D. teach
A
D. teach
39
Q
- When we teach our objections to fatalism and determinism, our thought goes with
A. Existentialism
B. Stoicism
C. Skepticism
D. Humanism
A
B. Stoicism
40
Q
- When we convince our students that pleasure is not the only good in life, we object to the teachings of
A. Skepticism
B. Stoicism
C. Epicureanism
D. Humanism
A
C. Epicureanism
41
Q
- The school is there for society. Which philosophy states this?
A. Reconstructionism
C. Progressivism
B. Existentialism
D. Behaviorism
A
A. Reconstructionism
42
Q
- Teacher R asserts that he needs to make his students get interested in the subject whether they like it or not or may not get interested at all. This is more the thinking of a/an _____.
A. reconstructionist
В. essentialist
C. perennialist
D. behaviorist
A
В. essentialist
43
Q
- Teacher S is of the thinking that from the very start students must be made to realize that study is indeed hard work. To which philosophy does Teacher S adhere?
A. Essentialism
B. Perennialism
C. Progressivism
D. Reconstructionism
A
A. Essentialism
44
Q
- If your students appear to be more interested in a topic outside your planned lesson for the day, you set aside your lesson plan for that day and grab the opportunity to discuss the topic of particular interest to your students. Strike the iron while it is hot! Which philosophy governs your actions?
A. Progressivism
B. Rationalism
C. Empiricism
D. Existentialism
A
A. Progressivism
45
Q
- “Specialization is knowing more and more about less and less.” Then it is better to be a generalist, claims Teacher Rita. On which philosophy does Teacher Rita lean?
A. Essentialism
B. Progressivism
C. Perennialism
D. Existentialism
A
C. Perennialism
46
Q
- The use of values clarification as a strategy in Values Education flows from which philosophy?
A. Existentialism
B. Progressivism
C. Essentialism
D. Reconstructionism
A
B. Progressivism
47
Q
- The practice of non-graded instruction stems from
A. existentialism
B. reconstructionism
C. essentialism
D. progressivism
A
D. progressivism
48
Q
- Who is more likely to advise you to modify your classroom environment in such a way that your pupils will be motivated to learn?
A. The behaviorist
B. The humanist
C. The cognitivist
D. The social-cognitivist
A
A. The behaviorist
49
Q
- Complete this analogy: Centralization: Education Act of 1901, as decentralization: _____.
A. Republic Act 9155
B. Republic Act 9293
C. Republic Act 7836
D. Republic Act 7722
A
A. Republic Act 9155
50
Q
- Is the teaching of religion to ALL pupils allowed in public schools?
A. No, only to pupils who attend on their own volition.
B. No, only to pupils whose parents express their decision in writing.
C. Yes, the teaching of religious does a lot of good to the development of
children.
D. Yes, because even the Preamble of our Constitution mentions the word “God”.
A
B. No, only to pupils whose parents express their decision in writing.
51
Q
- Are elementary and secondary education compulsory for all children of school age?
A. Yes, that is why they are free of charge.
B. Yes, for all children regardless of age.
C. No, only elementary education is compulsory.
D. No, this violates parents’ and children’s right to decide what is best for them and their children.
A
C. No, only elementary education is compulsory.
52
Q
- Which according to RA 9155 is considered the “heart of the formal education system”?
A. The pupil
B. The teacher
C. The classroom
D. The school
A
D. The school
53
Q
- Which does basic education encompass?
I. Early childhood education
II. Elementary education
III. Secondary education
IV. Alternative Learning system
V. Education for Children with Special Needs
A. I, II, III, IV and V
B. I, II, III, and IV
C. I, Il, and III
D. I, II, III, and V
A
A. I, II, III, IV and V
54
Q
- Child A has been causing so much trouble since the start of the school year that Teacher G whipped him on the buttocks. Was Teacher G acting in accordance with the Family Code?
A. Yes, because the child must be taught how to be a part of a family.
B. No, however, this case is an exception.
C. Yes, because the child seems extraordinary in behavior.
D. No, in no case shall a teacher inflict corporal punishment upon the child.
A
D. No, in no case shall a teacher inflict corporal punishment upon the child.
55
Q
- Which is/are a ground/s for the revocation of license?
I. Immoral, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct
II. Chronic inebriety or habitual use of drugs
III. Unjustified or willful failure to attend seminars, workshops,
conferences or the continuing education program prescribed by the
Board and the Commission
A. I only
B. I, II, and III
C. I and II
D. Il only
A
B. I, II, and III
56
Q
- Jerome Bruner taught that curriculum should revisit basic ideas and build on them, until the student grasps the full formal concept. Which curriculum is referred to?
A. Spiral curriculum
B. Re-structured curriculum
C. Basic curriculum
D. Hidden curriculum
A
A. Spiral curriculum
57
Q
- Jerome Bruner’s idea that learning is constructing new ideas based on current and past knowledge is the essence of _______.
A. constructivist teaching
B. cooperative learning
C. reflective teaching
D. direct instruction
A
A. constructivist teaching
58
Q
- Jerome Bruner’s idea that interest in the material being learned is the best stimulus for learning. This is in support of our efforts to develop in our students _____ motivation.
A. intrinsic
B. endless
C. extrinsic
D. superficial
A
A. intrinsic
59
Q
- You make full use of the question-and-answer method as a model for discussion. Who championed/advocated the question-and-answer method?
A. Socrates
B. Mencius
C. Lao tzu
D. Mohammed
A
A. Socrates
60
Q
- Which is the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013?
A. RA 10533
B. RA 10157
C. RA 8371
D. RA 10647
A
A. RA 10533
61
Q
- Which philosophy proclaims the spiritual nature of man and stresses that the human spirit, soul or mind are the most important elements in life?
A. Essentialism
B. Realism
C. Perennialism
D. Idealism
A
D. Idealism
62
Q
- Which philosophy emphasizes the authority of the teachers and the value of subject matter curriculum?
A. Essentialism
B. Idealism
C. Perennialism
D. Realism
A
A. Essentialism
63
Q
- All learning should center on the child’s interests and needs. The school should be a pleasant place for learning. Its emphasis is on the child as the learner and not on subject matter, on activities and experience than on textbook. Which philosophy is described?
A. Progressivism
B. Reconstructionism
C. Perennialism
D. Pragmatism
A
A. Progressivism
64
Q
- According to the 1987 Constitution, when should religion be taught to children in public elementary and high schools?
A. During Fridays
B. After the regular class hours
C. During Saturdays
D. Within the regular class hour
A
D. Within the regular class hour
65
Q
- On whose teaching is the performance of rituals or ceremonies in schools rooted?
A. Lao tsu’s
B. Buddha’s
C. Confucius’s
D. Mohammed’s
A
C. Confucius’s
66
Q
- From whose teaching is the study and passing on of tradition emphasized?
A. Mohammed’s
B. Confucius’s
C. Lao tsu’s
D. Buddha’s
A
B. Confucius’s
67
Q
- The stress on meritocracy was a strong influence of _____ teaching
A. Shintoist
B. Confucian
C. Buddhist
D. Taoist
A
B. Confucian
68
Q
- The K to 12 Curriculum is grounded on the constructivist philosophy of education. Who then is the ideal teacher?
A. One who considers learners as passive recipients of information
B. One who enables learners to become discoverers of knowledge
C. One who makes learners depend totally on her/him
D. One who is a “know-all” and instills knowledge into the minds of learners
A
B. One who enables learners to become discoverers of knowledge
69
Q
- The encouragement of spontaneity in the classroom is in line with the teaching of
A. Lao Tsu
B. Mencius
C. Confucius
D. Mohammed
A
A. Lao Tsu
70
Q
- The value concept of detachment to avoid misery comes from
A. Confucius
B. Lao tsu
C. Buddha
D. Mencius
A
C. Buddha
71
Q
- Which emphasized on non-violence as the path to true peace as discussed in peace education?
A. Buddhism
B. Hinduism
C. Shintoism
D. Taoism
A
A. Buddhism
72
Q
- From the existentialist point of view, schools exist for children to _____.
A. develop their cognitive and metacognitive powers to the fullest
B. know themselves and their place in society
C. re-engineer society
D. acquire productive skills
A
B. know themselves and their place in society
73
Q
- In which philosophy is moral education emphasized?
A. Confucianism
B. Taoism
C. Shintoism
D. Hinduism
A
A. Confucianism
74
Q
- The ascetic way of life is an influence of which thought?
A. Hindu
B. Shintoist
C. Islamic
D. Taoist
A
A. Hindu
75
Q
- Science Teacher M explains global climactic changes as a result of man’s abuse of nature. His explanation is backed up by the _____ philosophy.
A. Hindu
B. Taoist
C. Confucianist
D. Buddhist
A
B. Taoist
76
Q
- Who taught the Golden Rule to mankind? Confucius and
A. Mohammed
B. Lao tzu
C. Jesus Christ
D. Mencius
A
C. Jesus Christ
77
Q
- “Moral example has a greater effect on pupils’ discipline than laws and codes of punishment” is an advice for teachers from
A. Mohammed
B. Mencius
C. Lao tzu
D. Confucius
A
D. Confucius
78
Q
- One facet of understanding, evidence of learning is perspective. Which is an indicator of perspective?
A. A bright student refuses to consider that there is another correct solution to the problem apart from hers.
B. A student explains the arguments for and against the acquittal of Huber Webb and group.
C. A teacher cannot accept opinions different from hers.
D. A mother cannot understand why her child’s performance is below par.
A
B. A student explains the arguments for and against the acquittal of Huber Webb and group.
79
Q
- Which is a corresponding duty of every individual’s right to education?
A. To share the benefits of the education he got in whatever capacity one finds himself
B. To work out his promotion based on his educational qualification.
C. To help the young earn a college education
D. To build a foundation for the education of people
A
A. To share the benefits of the education he got in whatever capacity one finds himself
80
Q
- You have the right to a just salary, but which is your corresponding duty?
A. To enroll in graduate studies
B. To work in school eight hours from Monday to Friday
C. To teach to the best of my ability
D. To tutor every child in need of my assistance outside class hours
A
C. To teach to the best of my ability
81
Q
- The reciprocity of rights and duties is the true foundation of peace and harmony in society. Which illustrates the reciprocation of rights and duties?
I. You have the right to a just salary but it is your duty to teach as
expected
Il. Your right to a good reputation corresponds to everyone’s obligation not to destroy it.
Ill. You have the right to a just salary and it’s the duty of the government to grant it
A. III
B. I and III
C. I and II
D. Il and III
A
D. Il and III
82
Q
- Which illustrate/s the principle that rights and duties are correlative?
I. The right to education on the part of a child corresponds to the
obligation on the part of parents to educate their children.
II. The right to speak carries with it a duty to speak only what is true.
III. The right to a good name demands a duty from every person not to
destroy that name.
A. I
B. Il and III
С. II
D. I and Il
A
A. I
83
Q
- Among others, the 1987 Constitution demands that all educational
institutions shall aim to do the following EXCEPT one. Which is the
exception?
A. Foster respect for human rights
B. Develop appreciation of the role of national heroes in the historical
development of our country
C. Encourage critical and creative thinking
D. Inculcate love for world class excellence
A
D. Inculcate love for world class excellence
84
Q
- In line with the strengthening of ethical and spiritual values, religious
instruction shall take place in the public schools with the following
conditions EXCEPT one. Which is the exception?
A. It is optional.
B. Parents/guardians express their desire in writing that their children/wards be
taught religion in school.
C. The instructors must be designated or approved by the religious authorities
of the religion to which children/wards belong.
D. The government shoulders the expense for such teaching.
A
D. The government shoulders the expense for such teaching.
85
Q
- As provided for in Article II, Sec. 17 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution,
“to foster patriotism, accelerate social progress, and promote total
human liberation, the state shall give priority” to the following EXCEPT
A. education
B. science and technology
C. arts, culture, and sports
D. value formation
A
D. value formation
86
Q
- Which curricular move(s) served to strengthen spiritual and ethical
values?
A. Reducing the number of subject areas into the skill subjects
B. Re-introducing Science as a subject in Grade I
C. Introduction of Values Education as a separate learning area
D. Integration of creative thinking in all subjects
A
C. Introduction of Values Education as a separate learning area
87
Q
- The establishment of kindergarten classes, elementary and high schools,
and higher institutions of learning point to which characteristic of the
Philippine educational system?
A. Relevant
B. Complete
C. Integrative
D. Accessible
A
B. Complete
88
Q
- Under the educational service contract system implemented starting
1986-87 students not accommodated in public elementary and
secondary schools because d lack of classrooms, teachers and
instructional materials, enroll in private school in their respective
communities with the government paying for the students tuition and
other fees instead of constructing additional buildings, hiring new
teachers, and purchasing more teaching materials. This system is in line
with which educational goal/s?
A. relevance
B. access and equity
C. access
D. adequacy
A
B. access and equity
89
Q
- Which was the FIRST body to perform regulatory functions over the
teaching profession?
A. Civil Service Commission
B. Professional Regulation Commission
C. National Board for Teachers
D. Board for Professional Teachers
A
C. National Board for Teachers
90
Q
- Through the enactment of Republic Act 7836, the regulation and licensing
of teachers is now with the
A. Department of Education, Culture and Sports
B. Commission on Higher Education
C. Professional Regulation Commission
D. Civil Service Commission
A
C. Professional Regulation Commission
91
Q
- Maharlika University prescribed conditions for student admission. Does it
have the right to deny admission to a student?
A. No, because education is right.
B. No, because everyone must be given access to schools.
C. Yes, in the name of academic freedom.
D. Yes, for the sake of the University’s excellent performance.
A
C. Yes, in the name of academic freedom.
92
Q
- Approach every student/pupil as she/he is without allowing yourself to be
influenced by your foreknowledge of her/his home background. This is an
advice from a (an) _____.
A. rationalist
B. existentialist-phenomenologist
C. positivist-behaviorist
D. essentialist
A
B. existentialist-phenomenologist
93
Q
- Confucius asserted that in teaching there should be no distinction of
classes. Confucius’ teaching is in support of _____.
A. Education for all (EFA)
B. Moral Recovery Program
C. Back-to-the-basics
D. Values Education
A
A. Education for all (EFA)
94
Q
- Which is an offshoot of the fourth pillar of learning “learning to live
together’?
A. Schools teach respect for diversity.
B. Schools show concern what happens to children after they leave school.
C. Schools celebrate United Nations Week.
D. Schools teach care for the environment.
A
A. Schools teach respect for diversity.
95
Q
- Learning to be “as another pillar of learning is applied when schools
_____.
I. facilitate the students’ personality development
Il. empower people to learn more about themselves
Ill. encourage students to become immersed in their culture
A. I. II and III
B. II and III
C. I and Il
D. I and III
A
A. I. II and III
96
Q
- Material development at the expense of human development points to
the need to do more _____ in school.
A. learning to be
B. leaning to do
C. learning to know
D. learning to live together
A
A. learning to be
97
Q
- The specialization required of every professional teacher for him/her to
be competent is in line with which pillar of learning?
A. Learning to do
B. Learning to know
C. Learning to be
D. Learning to live together
A
B. Learning to know
98
Q
- Teaching students and adults the art of dialogue is in accordance with
which pillar of learning?
A. Learning to live together
B. Learning to do
C. Learning to be
D. Leaming to know
A
A. Learning to live together
99
Q
- Which pillar of learning is aimed at the wholistic development of man and
his complete fulfillment?
A. Learning to live together
B. Learning to do
C. Learning to be
D. Learning to know
A
C. Learning to be
100
Q
- Inculcating the spirit of empathy among learners fulfills which pillar of
learning?
A. Learning to live together
B. Learning to do
C. Learning to be
D. Learning to know
A
A. Learning to live together
101
Q
- Developing an understanding of life, the world around us and other
people is the concern of which pillar of learning?
A. Learning to know
B. Learning to do
C. Learning to be
D. Learning to live together
A
A. Learning to know
102
Q
- Transforming certified skills into personal competence is the concern of
which pillar of learning?
A. Learning to do
B. Learning to know
C. Learning to be
D. Learning to live together
A
A. Learning to do
103
Q
- With the four pillars of education from UNESCO Commission on
Education in mind, which correspond/s to the affective domain?
I. Learning to live together
Il. Learning to be
III. Learning to do
A. I and III
B. II and III
C. I and II
D. 1 only
A
C. I and II
104
Q
- In her desire to motivate students to study very well, Teacher Elsa posted
the scores of all her students at the end of the periodic test. Is the act in
accordance with ethical principles?
A. No, it violates the principle of confidentiality of scores and grades.
B. Yes, Teacher Elsa had a very good intention, i.e. to motivate students to study
well.
C. Yes, scores are not yet the grades anyway.
D. Yes, if the scores are high and no, if the scores are low.
A
A. No, it violates the principle of confidentiality of scores and grades.
105
Q
- Which is /are a violation of the principle of respect?
I. Teacher Ana tells her students that what Teacher Ben taught is wrong.
II. To retaliate, Teacher Ben advises students not to attend Teacher Ana’s
class.
III. Teacher Jose secretly gives way to a special favor to add 2 points to
the grade of Student A who is vying for honors.
A. I and Il
B. Il and III
C. I, II and III
D. I and III
A
C. I, II and III
106
Q
- Teacher Delia openly criticizes before her class the school’s policy on
school uniform. Which ethical principle is violated?
A. Respect for authority
B. Respect for colleagues
C. Respect for learners
D. Respect for institution
A
A. Respect for authority
107
Q
- What does the ethical principle of content competence include?
I. Creative delivery of subject matter
II. Updated in content
III. Subject matter competence
IV. Competence in other related areas
A. II, III and IV
B. I, Il and III
C.I, II, Ill and IV
D. I, Ill and IV
A
A. II, III and IV
108
Q
- Which is /are in accordance with the principle of pedagogical
competence?
I. Communication of objectives of the course to students
II. Awareness of alternative instructional strategies
III. Selection of appropriate methods of instruction
A. I, Il and III
B. II and III
C. III only
D. I and III
A
A. I, Il and III
109
Q
- Which type of assessment is in accordance with the ethical principle of
student assessment?
I. Valid
II. Reliable
II. Electronically done
A. I and II
B. Il and III
C. I, II and III
D. I and IlI
A
A. I and II
110
Q
- Teacher Tess is directed to pass an undeserving student with a death
threat. Which advice will a hedonist give?
A. Pass the student. That will be of use to the student, his parents and you
B. Pass the student. Why suffer the threat?
C. Don’t pass him. Live by your principle of justice. You will get reward, if not in this life, in the next!
D. Don’t pass him. You surely will not like someone to give you a death threat in order to pass.
A
B. Pass the student. Why suffer the threat?
111
Q
- Teacher Dina is directed to pass an undeserving student with a death
threat. Which advice will a utilitarian give?
A. Pass the student. That will be of use to the student, his parents and you
B. Pass the student. Why suffer the threat?
C. Don’t pass him. Live by your principle of justice. You will get reward, if not in this life, in the next!
D. Don’t pass him. You surely will not like someone to give you a death threat in order to pass
A
A. Pass the student. That will be of use to the student, his parents and you
112
Q
- A student complains to you about his failing grade in the first grading
period. You recompute and indeed you find a significant error in his grade
computation. Your decision is not to accept the erroneous computation
for fear that you may lose credibility. Is this morally right?
A. No, the end does not justify the means.
B. No, the reason for not accepting the error before the student is flimsy.
C. Yes, as a teacher you must maintain your credibility.
D. Yes, the end justifies the means.
A
A. No, the end does not justify the means.
113
Q
- The Second World War has caused too much destruction to life and
property and Allied Forces consisting of the United States, Great Britain
and France wanted to end it but Japan adamantly refused. To force
Japan’s surrender, the Allied Forces dropped the first atomic bomb on
Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. At the end of the lesson. you
ask “Which basic principle of morality applies to this case?” What should
be the answer?
A. The end does not justify the means.
B. Always do what is right.
C. Between two evils, do the lesser evil.
D. Principle of double effect.
A
C. Between two evils, do the lesser evil.
114
Q
- There was a controversial report that in a certain country, toddlers were
disciplined by being beaten, scalded with boiling water and tied to the
chairs for hours. According to the same report, the orphanages limited
the number of orphans according to the budget. They did this by
selecting children, especially the ugly and the naughty ones, and placed
them in “dying room” where deliberately they were left to starve to death.
Is this morally right?
A. No, the end does not justify the means.
B. No, the children no matter how naughty have basic goodness.
C. Yes, government cannot afford to maintain crowded orphanages.
D. Yes, the children are naughty anyway and may grow to be undesirable citizens.
A
A. No, the end does not justify the means.
115
Q
- Teacher Ton knows of the illegal activities of a neighbor but keeps quiet
in order not to be involved in any investigation. Which principle of morality
does Teacher Ton fail to apply?
A. The end does not justify the means.
B. Always do what is right.
C. Between two evils, do the lesser evil.
D. The principle of double effect.
A
A. The end does not justify the means.
116
Q
- Teacher Naty teaches in a remote barrio. In order not to incur salary
deduction, she does not file her leave of absence every time she gets
absent. Anyway, she uses that amount which is supposed to be deducted
from her salary on account of her absence to buy pencils and paper for
the poor pupils in her class. Is Teacher Naty right?
A. Yes, the poor students are benefited.
B. No, the end does not justify the means.
C. Yes, the amount is little compared to the millions of pesos stolen by corrupt
government officials.
D. Yes, she is not the only one benefited by her action.
A
B. No, the end does not justify the means.
117
Q
- In time of war, soldiers must be ready to give up their lives in defense of
the nation. Which principle is applied?
A. Nobler person- God before man
B. Closer relationship- Friends before strangers
C. More common good- Public safety before private safety
D. Wider social order- Family before individual
A
C. More common good- Public safety before private safety
118
Q
- To earn MA units for promotion you pay your tuition fee but don’t attend
class at all. Does this help you grow professionally?
A. No, it is simply earning MA units for promotion.
B. Not immediately but yes once I get promoted.
C. Yes, just enrolling in an MA program is already professional growth.
D. It depends on the school I am enrolled in.
A
A. No, it is simply earning MA units for promotion.
119
Q
- A student often bullies his classmates and misbehaves but he passes
his periodic tests and participates in class activities. What is the
responsibility of the teacher it this case?
A. Report the student’s behavior to the principal.
B. Deduct points for behavior from the scholastic ratings.
C. Refer the misbehavior to the Values Education/CERC teacher.
D. Write an anecdotal record to the guidance counselor.
A
C. Refer the misbehavior to the Values Education/CERC teacher.
120
Q
- The pupil has not paid the Boy Scout membership fee at the time of
distribution of the report card. Can the teacher refuse to give the report
card to the parent?
A. No, if it’s not a PTA policy.
B. Yes, if it’s a school policy.
C. Yes, certainly.
D. No, definitely.
A
A. No, if it’s not a PTA policy.
121
Q
- A country’s values education program is based on the philosophy of
“understanding the human person.” This philosophy is best illustrated by
a curriculum that is _____.
A. learner-centered
B. driven by spirituality
C. focused on social needs
D. prescribed by teachers
A
A. learner-centered
122
Q
- The Code of Ethics stipulates that the accountability of teachers includes
his/het participation in _____.
A. community linkages
B. teaching of religion
C. political activities
D. continuing professional education
A
D. continuing professional education
123
Q
- A teacher shall transact all official business through ______.
A. negotiations
B. channels
C. anonymosity
D. contracts
A
B. channels
124
Q
- The teacher’s responsibility includes observing and following the
principles of behavior in all relationships with others. Premium shall be
placed on _____.
A. honesty and integrity
В. interpersonal relationship
C. self-respect and self-discipline
D. intrapersonal relationship
A
C. self-respect and self-discipline
125
Q
- What produces the condition for excellent team performance?
A. disciplined action
В. team norms
C. complementarity of team members
D. members’ selflessness and dedication
A
В. team norms
126
Q
- Which of these does/do NOT indicate need for frequent monitoring of
teaching and learning?
I. Teachers modify classroom practice based on new strategies learned
Il. Classroom assessment is aligned with the curriculum
IlI. Instruction is aligned to needs of learners
IV. Experienced teachers are paired to mentor less - experienced teachers
A. I, II, III, and IV
B. I, II and III
C. I and II
D. I only
A
A. I, II, III, and IV
127
Q
- The norms in a school culture are centered on the _____.
A. learner
B. teacher
C. principal
D. supervisor
A
A. learner
128
Q
- Quality teaching thrives in strong Professional Learning Communities
(PLC). What characterize a PLC?
I. Collegial interchange
II. Complicated conversation
III. Building blocks
IV. Reflective inquiry
A. I, II, III, IV
B. Il and IlI
C. II, III, IV
D. I and IV
A
A. I, II, III, IV
129
Q
- Which is NOT an element of a high-morale environment?
A. Support personal growth
B. Develop prejudice for a group
C. Foster sense of accomplishment
D. Promote sense of belonging
A
B. Develop prejudice for a group
130
Q
- Which of the following is demonstrated when the teachers conduct
themselves wit respect, maintaining proper ethics and decorum inside
and outside the classroom?
A. Professionalism
B. Quality teaching and efficiency
C. Service and commitment
D. Personal achievement and self-worth
A
A. Professionalism
131
Q
- The Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers stipulates that educational
institution shall offer quality education for all Filipino citizens. How is
quality education defined in R.A. 9155?
A. Relevance and excellence of education are emphasized to meet the need and
aspirations of an individual and society.
B. All school aged children should be provided free and compulsory education
C. Children with special needs should be mainstreamed with regular classes it the
public schools.
D. Public and private basic education schools should provide relevant education.
A
A. Relevance and excellence of education are emphasized to meet the need and
aspirations of an individual and society.
132
Q
- The teacher should provide an environment conducive to learning in line
with his her function as a
A. leader in the community
B. change agent
C. responsible citizen
D. facilitator of learning
A
D. facilitator of learning
133
Q
- Which action of the teacher is inimical to the declared policies of the
state?
A. Investigative studies supportive of government programs
B. Conducting studies to enhance reforms
C. Sharing research results against the state
D. Enjoying academic freedom
A
C. Sharing research results against the state
134
Q
- A teacher shall behave with honor and dignity at all times. What activities
should he/she refrain from indulging?
I. Gambling
II. Smoking
III. Illicit relations
IV. Lotto betting
A. I only
В. І, IІ, ІІІ
C. II, III, IV
D. III only
A
В. І, IІ, ІІІ
135
Q
- In R.A. 7836, otherwise known as the Philippine Teachers
Professionalization Act of 1994, what collegial body has the power to
revoke the certificate of registration (license) of teachers after due
process?
A. Board of Teachers Education
B. Board of Alliance of Concerned Teacher
C. Board for Professional Teachers
D. Board of Teacher Examiners
A
C. Board for Professional Teachers
136
Q
- What is the hallmark of professionals?
A. Topping in the board examination
B. Earning a Ph.D. degree
C. Conducting researchers
D. Complying with norms of conduct and possessing technical skills
A
D. Complying with norms of conduct and possessing technical skills
137
Q
- Professionalism is NOT an end state for an occupation rather it is a
continual process of reaching the forms of _____.
A. responsibility
B. accountability
C. obligation
D. prestige
A
B. accountability
138
Q
- What are the qualities of empowered teachers?
I. Learn and grow on the job.
II. Work individually to solve problems
III. Believe that the learner is at the center of the school culture.
IV. Believe that improved instruction is everyone’s responsibility.
А. І, ІІ, ІІ
B. I and II
C. III and IV
D. I, III, IV
A
D. I, III, IV
139
Q
- Article XIII of the Code of Ethics stipulates that the evaluation of the
learner’s work should be based on merit and quality of academic
A. marks
B. evaluation
C. performance
D. results
A
C. performance
140
Q
- A teacher has the right to engage in legitimate income generation? Which
is/are NOT legitimate income generation?
I. Tutoring one’s own pupil in school for a fee
Il. Giving remedial teaching for a slow learner in class for a fee
III. Selling books to parents of failing pupils for a commission
A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. I, Il and III
A
D. I, Il and III
141
Q
- What disciplinary actions are imposed on teachers violating the
provisions of the Code Ethics?
I.Revocation of the Certificate of Registration and License
II.Suspension from the practice of teaching
III.Cancellation of temporary or special permit.
A. I only
B. I, II , III
C. II only
D. I and II
A
C. II only
142
Q
- The Code of Ethics stipulates that the accountability of teachers includes
his/her participation in _____.
A. community linkages
B. teaching religion
C. political activities
D. continuing professional education
A
D. continuing professional education
143
Q
- Ranking of teacher applicants based on LET rating, college GPA, demo
teaching interview, etc. is in accordance with the hiring principle of _____.
A. meritocracy
B. selective retention
C. selective admission to the profession
D. aristocracy
A
A. meritocracy
144
Q
- In a PTA meeting where contribution for a PTA fund raising project was
discussed, a parent with three children enrolled in the school pleaded that
she may not be charged the total of P900 (since each child is asked
P300) because it was beyond her financial capacity. The teacher adviser
answered, “Marami kasi kayong anak; wala na tayong magawa dyan!” To
maintain your cordial relation with parents, which could be the BEST
answer?
A. “We understand your plight. Let’s find out how we can help. Do you have any proposal?”
B. “This was agreed upon by all of you. This amount did not come from me nor from any one. Unless everyone in this meeting now changes his her mind.”
C. “We feel for you. But agreement is agreement unless we erase what we agreed upon from the very start.”
D. “It may be quite late to raise the question. This should have been raise in the first meeting.”
A
A. “We understand your plight. Let’s find out how we can help. Do you have any proposal?”
145
Q
- A male teacher has photography as sideline. He offers his photography
service with discount during school functions like intramurals. Is this
ethical?
A. No, he is a teacher during intramurals, not a photographer.
B. No, he should not deprive other photographers of their job.
C. Yes, his services are much cheaper than those of others and is, therefore of great help.
D. Yes, his photography service is so personalized that he is able to establish rapport with parents.
A
A. No, he is a teacher during intramurals, not a photographer.
146
Q
- Teacher A is observed to be a bit aloof from the children of the Aetas.
She justifies her action by saying: “We are but human; we cannot like
every pupil.” Is she acting ethically?
A. No. under no circumstance shall a teacher be prejudiced against any learner.
B. No, unless she has extraordinary reason for being aloof to the Aetas.
C. Yes, persons have their own peculiarities, and we cannot expect everybody to like us.
D. Yes, because Teacher A is not yet engaged in a destructive behavior.
A
A. No. under no circumstance shall a teacher be prejudiced against any learner.
147
Q
- Teacher A, a young high school teacher, senses that the oldest student in
the class, Student Z, is attracted to her. The attraction is becoming
mutual. Is there anything unethical?
I.There is, if Teacher A gives preferential treatment to Student Z and their
actions become scandalous.
II.There is nothing wrong with being attracted to someone. It is what we
do with that makes it ethical or unethical.
III.There is, if the attraction is the beginning of the unethical action.
A. I only
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. III only
A
A. I only
148
Q
- Teacher D shouts at Juanito: “For misbehaving, you get minus 10 from
your score!” Which provision/s in the Code of Ethics for Teachers did she
violate?
I.No deductions shall be made from students’ scholastic ratings as a
punishment for misbehavior
II.Maintain a dignified personality at all times.
III.Under no circumstance shall a teacher be prejudiced nor
discriminatory against any learner.
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I
A
D. I
149
Q
- When a failing student comes to you for help and asks you for extra work
so he can pass, what is ethical for you to do?
A. Find out why he is delinquent and extend the needed assistance in solving his difficulties.
B. Make the extra work that he is asking extremely difficult for him to learn a lesson.
C. Give him the extra work he is asking then if he passes quality work, give him a passing mark.
D. Give an easy extra work so he can really be helped to pass.
A
A. Find out why he is delinquent and extend the needed assistance in solving his difficulties.
150
Q
- Teacher L does not agree with one legitimate school policy in a
memoramdum of the school head. What is ethical for him to do?
A. Discuss the policy in class and insinuate to the students his sentiment against the policy.
B. Openly express his disagreement against that legitimate policy for he cannot be hypocrite.
C. Seek audience with school head to persuade them to abandon such policy.
D. Exert an honest effort to understand, support the legitimate policy and request for an audience with the school head.
A
D. Exert an honest effort to understand, support the legitimate policy and request for an audience with the school head.
151
Q
- According to the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers, upon which
are appointments/promotions/ transfers made?
A. Merit and need
B. Health
C. Exigency of the service
D. Civil status
A
A. Merit and need
152
Q
- Is there anything unbecoming when teachers sell all sorts of
merchandise in school during class hours?
I.No, there is none. Better to earn money from one’s honest labor.
II.Yes, there is. Every teacher should use class hours for teaching.
III. None, as long as classes are not disrupted.
A. II only
B. I only
C. I and III
D. III only
A
A. II only
153
Q
- To create a creativity-inducing environment one should encourage _____.
A. recognition of failures
B. rules of conformity
C. spontaneity by publicity
D. competition and division
A
C. spontaneity by publicity
154
Q
- What teacher development strategy should characterize a program for
upgrading the skills of a non-science major to teach physics?
I. Research-based
II. Theory based
III. Practice-based
IV. Content-based
A. I and III
B. II and III
C. III and IV
D. I and IV
A
C. III and IV
155
Q
- Which activity is characterized by a relationship of mutual trust and
respect, with individuals agreeing to observe each other’s teaching and
solving problems together?
A. Group dynamics
B. Mentoring
C. Peer evaluation
D. Brainstorming
A
B. Mentoring
