PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 21ST CENTURY LITERACIES OF EDUCATION

Question 1

1. The following concepts refer to the implications of 21st century education for teachers EXCEPT one.
   a. Teachers must maintain students’ interest by helping them see the connection of what they learn for life within the real world
   b. Teachers must instill curiosity in students because it is fundamental to lifelong learning
   c. Teachers must be confident in how they teach
   d. Teachers must excite learners to become even more resourceful so that they will continue to learn outside the formal school

Answer 1

c. Teachers must be confident in how they teach

Question 2

2. The new breed of teachers takes advantage of technology that enables them to understand, integrate, create, communicate and compute printed and written materials. Which best describes the 21st century teacher?
   a. Multi-literate
   b. Multi-specialist
   c. Multi-skilled
   d. Multitasked

Answer 2

a. Multi-literate

Question 3

3. The following are contexts and perspectives of 21st century education as a paradigm shift from that of the 20th century except one.
   a. Integrated and interdisciplinary
   b. Technology and multimedia-driven
   c. Global classroom-oriented
   d. Traditionally relevant

Answer 3

d. Traditionally relevant

Question 4

4. The lesson presented in class must be selected and designed to respond to the learner’s life survival today and his career preparation in the future. This implies which critical attribute of 21st century education?
   a. Integrated and interdisciplinary
   b. Technology and multimedia-driven
   c. Global classroom-oriented
   d. Relevant and Real World

Answer 4

d. Relevant and Real World

Question 5

5. In the context of 21st century education, the teachers and the learners are branded as digital immigrants and digital natives, respectively. How will you differentiate them in terms of aspects?
   a. Thinking style: The teachers think randomly, while the learners, sequentially.
   b. Learning perspective: The teachers prefer experiencing, while the learners opt for intellectualizing.
   c. Use of senses: The teachers utilize emotion and touch, while the learners, hearing and seeing.
   d. Manner of response: The teachers tend to reflect, while the learners usually react.

Answer 5

d. Manner of response: The teachers tend to reflect, while the learners usually react.

Question 6

6. The design of tracks and strands in the senior high school curriculum that stresses exit competencies to be attained by every K to 12 completers strongly adheres to which 21st century skill category?
   a. Learning and innovation
   b. Information, Media and Technology
   c. Life and Career
   d. Leadership and responsibility

Answer 6

c. Life and Career

Question 7

7. If I intend my students to attain competency: effectively analyze and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs” (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving), which teaching strategy should I need to employ?
   I. Socio-drama: The students will present a scene that portrays a current social issue
   II. Dilemma: The students will examine and resolve a given dilemma and report to class their propositions
   III. Jury trial: The teacher lay down an issue and two students will act as defense lawyer who will weigh the two sides of it
   IV. Parliamentary procedure: The students will be given an issue in which they will express their thoughts using parliamentary procedures
   a. I and II only
   b. I, II and III
   c. II, III, and IV
   d. I, II, III and IV

Answer 7

c. II, III, and IV

Question 8

8. Which is the most recommended mode of instructional delivery today that addresses gaps on distance to increase learning opportunities?
   a. Modular approach
   b. Blended learning
   c. Internet-based
   d. Face-to-face meeting

Answer 8

b. Blended learning

Question 9

9. Which is the most appropriate assessment technique for this given learning outcome; “Solve problems in both conventional and innovative ways as a 21st century skill”.
   a. Students will make a research capstone on developing a system that would reduce traffic along EDSA.
   b. Students will answer an essay on the topic: “A Solution to Graft and Corruption”.
   c. Students will critique a documentary film on solutions to conflict in Mindanao.
   d. Students will answer the survey questionnaire on problem-solving skill assessment.

Answer 9

a. Students will make a research capstone on developing a system that would reduce traffic along EDSA.

Question 10

10. To attain the 21st century skills among learners, the following are relevant approaches and prospects that schools should impose. If you arrange the following approaches based on effectiveness, in terms of developing 21st century skills, which one comes last?
    a. Bring learners to the real world where action is.
    b. Expose them to a great deal of researches and other inquiry-based modalities using technology.
    c. Provide them information on direct instruction principles and perspectives.
    d. Guide them in searching for truth and exploring their own learning experiences.

Answer 10

c. Provide them information on direct instruction principles and perspectives.

Question 11

11. What are the possible causes of lack of reading comprehension skill among Grade 4 pupils?
    I. The use of Mother Tongue from Grade 1-3
    II. Inability to master the prerequisite skills in reading in the previous level
    III. Reduced time allotment for developing reading skills
    IV. Non-contextualized strategies and reading materials to address indigenization perspective
    a. I and II only
    b. II and III only
    c. II, III and IV only
    d. I, II, III and IV

Answer 11

c. II, III and IV only

Question 12

12. Which instructional material is the best self-directed means of attaining functional literacy?
    a. Community resources and real-life fields
    b. Simulation laboratory apparatuses
    c. Audio-visual tools and films
    d. Research survey facts and data

Answer 12

a. Community resources and real-life fields

Question 13

13. Which of the following activities in the curriculum help develop functional literacy to its optimum?
    I. Industry immersion. TechVoc Students are sent to the food production company and trained in processing meat, a culminating activity in their food technology subject.
    II. Service Learning. The Education students render free teaching services to street kids on weekends as part of their Edukalye, an extensive program.
    III. Research/Capstone. The Criminology students share the findings of their study with the city government for consideration regarding traffic reduction management.
    IV. Experiential/Participatory Learning. AB Political Science students join in public forum where they lay down their insights and perspectives on the given issue being discussed.
    a. I, II and III
    b. I, III, and IV
    c. II, III and IV
    d. I, II, III and IV

Answer 13

d. I, II, III and IV

Question 14

1. The K to 12 curriculum aims at raising the quality of Filipino learners and graduates while empowering them for lifelong learning that requires functional literacy. Towards this end, the following are the perspective of this new curriculum EXCEPT
   a. Providing more focus on the total learning areas towards the development of metacognitive skills
   b. Implementing an unindisciplinary approach in treating every facet and component of the curriculum
   c. Providing experiential learning areas wherein learners can apply knowledge and life skills
   d. Making values development integral across disciplines

Answer 14

b. Implementing an unindisciplinary approach in treating every facet and component of the curriculum

Question 15

15. The teacher instills to the students the Filipino value of respect for the elderly that is shown through the provision of spaces in the building, granting and discount privileges and prioritizing them in the grocery stores and LRT stations. What literacy is being implied?
    a. Multicultural literacy
    b. Social literacy
    c. Financial literacy
    d. Media literacy

Answer 15

b. Social literacy

Question 16

16. Which of the following learning outcomes best reflects an integration of multicultural and global literacies?
    a. Discuss multicultural concept and relate it to your personal experience
    b. Create an artwork that depicts multicultural dynamics
    c. Demonstrate care, respect and acceptance of classmates belonging to indigenous groups
    d. Suggest ways in promoting multiculturalism and addressing conflict issues

Answer 16

c. Demonstrate care, respect and acceptance of classmates belonging to indigenous groups

Question 17

17. Which of the following is directly a contrast of the concept multiculturalism?
    a. A staff who dislikes a certain food from the other region because it does not suit his taste bud
    b. A dean who refuses a student to enroll a subject that does not adhere to prerequisite requirement
    c. A student who does not prefer to have his education in a public school
    d. A teacher who ignores students who cannot understand the lesson

Answer 17

d. A teacher who ignores students who cannot understand the lesson

Question 18

18. In discussing a lesson on international conflict, Teacher E cites the Scarborough Shoal dispute between China and Philippines and its economic implications to the region, the national security and foreign relations. In this case, which dimension of global competence is being addressed?
    a. Examine local, global and international issues
    b. Understand and appreciate the perspective and world views of others
    c. Take action for collective well-being and sustainable development
    d. Engage in open, appropriate and effective interactions across culture

Answer 18

a. Examine local, global and international issues

Question 19

19. Schools have become open to the idea of borderless global society. Which among the following educational practices support the multicultural perspective towards globalization?
    I. Cultural Exchange Program
    II. International School Partnership
    III. United Nations Celebration
    IV. International Conference on Peace Talks to lawless elements
    a. I and II only
    b. II and IV only
    c. I, II and III
    d. I, II, III and IV

Answer 19

c. I, II and III

Question 20

20. Which traditional paper-and-pen test can assess multicultural skills?
    a. Identification
    b. Matching type
    c. Enumeration
    d. Essay

Answer 20

d. Essay

Question 21

21. In celebration of Scimatech Month dubbed as “Exploring Wonders of Scimatech in the Modern World”, the science, math and computer technology areas converged and culminated with an integrative activity. This is a clear example of which type of curriculum integration?
    a. Project-based
    b. Theme-based
    c. Community-based
    d. Fusion

Answer 21

b. Theme-based

Question 22

22. Prof Miranda incorporates current issues on economic crises, government expenditures and currency deflation in teaching business analysis in his ABM class. Which integration model does he exemplify?
    a. Intradisciplinary
    b. Interdisciplinary
    c. Multidisciplinary
    d. Transdisciplinary

Answer 22

d. Transdisciplinary

Question 23

23. Research shows a very high correlation between students’ mathematical problem comprehension and their computational skills. Therefore, a K to 12 teachers should employ ______.
    a. More reinforcement exercises
    b. Collaborate learning strategies
    c. Interdisciplinary approach
    d. Seminars on problem solving and computational skill approach

Answer 23

c. Interdisciplinary approach

Question 24

24. In discussing a lesson on procedural knowledge in his English class, Mr. Vidal invited Ms. Quiroz, who is a Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) teacher. The former tackled on the skills that students need to develop the topic while the latter helped in laying down the process of baking a cake as a springboard in the given topic. Manifested in this given integration is _____ teaching strategy.
    a. Peer
    b. Pair
    c. Team
    d. Theme

Answer 24

c. Team

Question 25

25. How can values be effectively integrated in a highly cognitive and academic discipline like Mathematics?
    a. Put additional components in the lesson plan intended for value integration
    b. Cite practical samples and actual situations in the given problems, life applications of math concepts and then, draw the implied values
    c. Post the expected specific values on the board every lesson to remind the students on imbibing obedience, patience, and honesty in solving mathematical problems
    d. Include a portion intended for values in the test prepared in every lesson

Answer 25

b. Cite practical samples and actual situations in the given problems, life applications of math concepts and then, draw the implied values

Question 26

26. How can a teacher best model social literacy in class?
    a. Researching effective strategies in presenting the lesson for a clearer and better understanding of learners
    b. Showing love, care and concern to the learners while considering them as her children
    c. Using highly technological tools in processing the teaching-learning process
    d. Analyzing dilemmas, drawing of life lessons and integrating values at the end

Answer 26

b. Showing love, care and concern to the learners while considering them as her children

Question 27

27. The class of Sir Melvin enjoyed the interactive discussion of an interesting topic that caused overtime which delayed the next class with Mrs. Zarzuela. What best attributes from the two teachers must prevail in this situation to avoid unhealthy confrontation and relational conflict?
    a. Rights: Responsibilities
    b. Apology: Understanding
    c. Humility: Pride
    d. Self-expression: Silence

Answer 27

b. Apology: Understanding

Question 28

28. As teachers, there are times that we are confronted with uncertainties, pressed with issues, and struck by prejudice in the practice of the profession. Which people skill do we need to imbibe and sustain all the time to avoid ending up in frustration and disappointment?
    a. Being socially assertive
    b. Sustaining lasting confidence
    c. Crafting a memorable presence
    d. Being exceptional at decoding emotions

Answer 28

a. Being socially assertive

Question 29

29. According to reports, a great number of students are being diagnosed to have suicidal tendencies brought about by peer pressure, stress, home struggles, environmental context and media influence. As they impact the school, how can this be resolved?
    a. Strong counseling program
    b. Effective instructional delivery modalities
    c. Efficient learning assessment procedures
    d. Advanced learning technologies

Answer 29

a. Strong counseling program

Question 30

30. Which is the best strategy for bullying reduction in school?
    a. Confer with parents of identified bullies.
    b. Assign law police enforcers on every floor of the school building.
    c. Create more student-involved activities to divert students’ attention.
    d. Plan for a field trip to City Jail to reflect on the consequences of bullying.

Answer 30

c. Create more student-involved activities to divert students’ attention.

Question 31

31. If you will employ song analysis as a teaching strategy and you would like to look for an old-time folk music, which media tool will you utilize?
    a. Compact disk
    b. FM Love Radio 101.1
    c. Spotify
    d. Podcast

Answer 31

c. Spotify

Question 32

32. Media is a two-way process- the information provider and the receiver. Both have corresponding responsibilities, such as: “Think before you click” and “assess before you access”. In this case, which dimension of media literacy is being shown?
    a. Emerging technology literacy
    b. Research literacy
    c. Resource literacy
    d. Critical literacy

Answer 32

d. Critical literacy

Question 33

33. Which of the following teaching strategies best demonstrates the use of media tools to respond to the demands of 21st century education in the classroom?
    a. Have the reports presented in class using the latest innovation PowerPoint formats
    b. Have the pictures scanned and printed for submission.
    c. Use iPad in showing a topic uploaded from YouTube and search engines.
    d. Utilize Google classroom in performing blended learning in and out of class setting.

Answer 33

d. Utilize Google classroom in performing blended learning in and out of class setting.

Question 34

34. Which form of media is becoming popular and practical because of the interest it brings to the public while generating income from the obtained number of views on the videos uploaded online?
    a. Instagram
    b. YouTube
    c. LinkedIn
    d. Twitter

Answer 34

b. YouTube

Question 35

35. Which learning material can best utilized in discussing a lesson on “Philippine Tourist Destinations” in a Social Studies class?
    a. Pictures taken using cellphone
    b. Photo clips downloaded from the Google and flashed on screen using an LCD projector
    c. Tourism documentary video footage played from YouTube
    d. Colorful photos posted through Facebook and Instagram accounts

Answer 35

c. Tourism documentary video footage played from YouTube

Question 36

36. Survey reveals that some teachers face their retirement without savings at hand which usually bring the, to worse poverty scenario. What are the reasons behind this?
    I. Culture of extended family dependency
    II. Lack of priority on retirement preparation during earning career years
    III. Strong passion and value for the teaching profession
    IV. Lack of values on their career effort and remunerations
    a. I and II only
    b. II and III only
    c. II and IV only
    d. I, II, III and IV

Answer 36

a. I and II only

Question 37

37. Who among the following would be mostly target victims of financial scammers?
    a. The rich and powerful
    b. The generous and kind
    c. The passive and submissive
    d. The financially illiterate

Answer 37

d. The financially illiterate

Question 38

38. Which of the following strategies can teachers least consider in preparing for their retirement?
    a. Continuing professional development towards promotion and increment
    b. Sustain expenses relatively lower than salaries
    c. Avail of life and retirement insurance
    d. Frequent trips with grabbed promo fares and freebies

Answer 38

d. Frequent trips with grabbed promo fares and freebies

Question 39

39. According to previous researches, teachers go into unreasonable debts and loans which eventually lead them to payables and unnecessarily leading them to surrender their ATM cards. Which financial factor is considered the least to affect this practice and its results?
    a. Savings
    b. Expenses
    c. Compensation and fringe benefits
    d. Emergency funds

Answer 39

c. Compensation and fringe benefits

Question 40

40. Why are people victimized by financial scams that end up to the loss of properties, investments, and savings, and even to ruining their lives?
    a. They have not learned in school how to avoid being scammed
    b. They desire for easy and quick money
    c. It is already their destiny that may happen anytime as sketched in the palm of their lives
    d. It is always part of life and it is just that they are not wide enough to cope with it

Answer 40

b. They desire for easy and quick money

Question 41

41. If you plan to produce a digital tool as a learning material, which of the following aspects will you consider first?
    a. Validity, relevance and appropriateness
    b. Quality, efficiency, and technicality
    c. Economic value, durability and long-term usability

Answer 41

a. Validity, relevance and appropriateness

Question 42

42. To avoids risks and consequences brought about by technology in the use of social media, which ethical principle is the most important and which encompasses other principles?
    a. Choose the social media account that you will keep
    b. Be careful in responding to the messages while threading to an issue
    c. Think before you click
    d. Select the best type of social media to be utilized

Answer 42

c. Think before you click

Question 43

43. Which of the following instructional strategies can be used effectively in presenting lessons on cyberbullying and cybercrime?
    a. Discuss the provisions of the law and administer a short quiz after.
    b. Research on how the law was amended and how it would impact both the victims and the culprit’s lives.
    c. Analyze the relates cases guided by legal provisions to be presented in class using jury trial technique.
    d. Report to the class the status of cybercrime in the country taken from internet source.

Answer 43

c. Analyze the relates cases guided by legal provisions to be presented in class using jury trial technique.

Question 44

44. When you receive a suspicious email asking you to withdraw a big amount from a prestigious bank upon winning the grand prize in an automated raffle draw, which you know you have not participated in, what would be your first and immediate move?
    a. Ignore the email, do not open and delete it right away.
    b. Take the email and verify it to the concerned bank and relevant agencies.
    c. Contact the owner of the email and ask him to discuss with you the content of the message.
    d. Take the email and transact immediately the given message, there’s no harm in trying anyway.

Answer 44

a. Ignore the email, do not open and delete it right away.

Question 45

45. When researching data from the internet, which of the following reminders should be taken into account to avoid complications, risks and negative consequences?
    I. Choose creditable and reputable sources of data that you need
    II. Apply proper citation of the source/reference.
    III. Rephrase statements while retaining its original concept and meaning
    IV. Include pictures and graphics to be downloaded, copied and pasted in the report.
    a. I and II only
    b. I, II and IV
    c. I, II and III
    d. I, II, III and IV

Answer 45

c. I, II and III

Question 46

46. Which is the best strategy in integrating ecoliteracy the curriculum through powerful instruction?
    a. Researching on data that show the currents status or our global environment
    b. Role playing on the responsibility of school in preserving and protecting the environment
    c. Presentation of environmental situations or scenario as culminating activity followed by interactive discussions
    d. Conducting an action plan for the scheduled nature protection project

Answer 46

d. Conducting an action plan for the scheduled nature protection project

Question 47

47. Maxwell Integrated Academy provides two boxes in each office and the faculty room to segregate used papers: a green box marked “reusable” and the red box “disposable”. Reusable papers are intended for memos and announcement while proceeds of selling the disposable papers are given to the charities and students scholars. Upon evaluating this move, it was found out that this practice has contributed to school’s cost saving, environmental care and social responsibility concerns. What is this program called?
    a. Waste Segregation and Disposal Management
    b. 5S in Action
    c. Green and Clean Project
    d. Oplan “Kalat Mo, Linis Mo”

Answer 47

b. 5S in Action

Question 48

48. Which of the following initiatives describes a Dark Green School Program?
    I. The school provides a backyard where pupils plan different fruit and vegetable seedlings and harvest them every end of the month.
    II. The school imposes a “No Smoking” campus.
    III. The school keeps a clean and green campus; thus, janitors collect all garbage and burn them in an intended place every afternoon.
    IV. The school invests on a Sewage Treatment Plan (STP) that filters water from septic tanks, sinks and lavatories for recycling and reusing purposes.
    a. I and II only
    b. I, II and IV
    c. I, III and IV
    d. I, II, III and IV

Answer 48

b. I, II and IV

Question 49

49. The following are school policies that would help and contribute to environmental protection but without compromising data privacy ethics, except one. Which one is it?
    a. Avoid using tarpaulins and styropor of all kinds as decoration in any school program
    b. Make use of recycled students records and test papers in disseminating memos and posting of announcement
    c. Important documents shall be shredded and be made recycled projects, such as pillows and stuff toys
    d. Do not use branded special cardboard papers for invitation cards and souvenir programs

Answer 49

b. Make use of recycled students records and test papers in disseminating memos and posting of announcement

Question 50

50. The advocacy of the late Gina Lopez on environmental care and protection cannot be easily deleted in the hearts and minds of her followers because of her infinite and undying initiatives, such as the restoration of Pasig River, Rehabilitation of La Mesa Dam, the Clearing of Seawage Systems, Anti-Mining etc. This advocacy indicates which environmental principle of nature?
    a. Everything must go somewhere
    b. All forms of life are important
    c. Everything is connected to everything else
    d. Everything changes

Answer 50

b. All forms of life are important