FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION

1. Which branch of philosophy deals with the problems of values that include ethical, aesthetic, religious,
and social values?
a. Logic c. Epistemology
b. Axiology d. Metaphysics

2. There will be harmony in society if the five basic relationships that make-up society are lived correctly.
This thought was espoused by ______.
a. Lao tzu c. Kung fu-tzu
b. Buddha d. Mohammad

3. When the teacher is convinced that it is best to teach the students the skill to adapt to change since change
is the only thing permanent in this world, he/she subscribes to which philosophy of education?
a. Existentialism c. Realism
b. Idealism d. Pragmatism

4. Which of the following is the focus of the Japanese education in the Philippines?
a. Democratic ideals and nationalism
b. Religion and love for Asian brothers
c. Love and service to one’s country
d. Vocational and health education

5. The “Paaralan sa Bawat Barangay” takes its roots in the establishment of one primary school in every
municipality as mandated by:
a. The Education Act of 477 c. The Educational Decree of 1863
b. The Education Act of 1982 d. The Education Act of 1901

6. This period focuses on practical education

a. Spanish c. pre-Historic
b. Japanese d. Philippine Republic

7. He defined education as natural, symmetrical, and harmonious development of the faculties of the child.
a. Socrates c. Aristotle
b. Pestallozi d. Anselm

8. What particular school function is developed when students internalize meaning of suffrage and apply it
during election times?
a. Social function c. Cultural function
b. Political function d. Economic function

9. In the Education Act of 1901 which established a free public education in the Philippines, what language
was imposed under the one-language policy?
a. Tagalog c. Filipino
b. Spanish d. English

10. It is an area of philosophy which deals on the nature of knowledge and the best methods of teaching.
a. Logic c. Axiology
b. Metaphysics d. Epistemology

11. What period does no grade leveling was implemented

a. Commonwealth c. None of the above
b. Japanese d. Spanish

12. The socially imposed rewards and punishments to ensure the conformity of the society to the norms are
called _____________.
a. Sanctions c. Folkways
b. Laws d. Mores

13. Who was considered as the first teacher of Ancient China?

a. Mencius c. Kung Fu Tze
b. Mohammed d. Lao Tzu

14. Statuses which are fixed at birth by biological characteristics over which individuals have little control
are _____________.
a. Ascribed c. Assigned
b. Achieved d. Attained
15. Religious rituals in the classroom and in the school programs prove the deep natural religiosity of the
Filipinos. Which philosophy has greatly contributed to this tradition?
a. Buddhism c. Islam
b. Hinduism d. Confucianism

16. What period does the educational system have an appreciation of local authors?
a. American Period c. Current Educational System
b. None of the above d. Philippine Republic

20. Giving education the highest budgetary allocation, the Philippine government recognizes the possible
contribution of its future citizens to the national development goals of the Philippines society. Which
stressed this goal of education for social transformation?
a. Roman education c. Athenian education
b. Followers of Christ d. Greek education

21. Religious and moral education are to Spanish period as _____________ is/are to the Japanese period.
a. Duties of citizenship and avocation c. Love of country
b. Nationalism and patriotism d. Love for work and dignity of labor

22. Spartan education provided much attention and time for the art of war and the training of soldier-
citizens. Hence, the Spartan curricula consisted of military exercises in services for the state. Athenian
education, on the other hand stressed individual excellence, hence aimed to provide:
a. Learners with training in harsh discipline
b. Control of training of children
c. Full-rounded development to fight as soldiers
d. Moral training and emphasized virtues to develop personality

23. The socially imposed rewards and punishments to ensure the conformity of the society to the norms are
called _____________.
a. Sanctions c. Folkways
b. Laws d. Mores

24. Teacher Nancy is directed to pass an undeserving student with a death threat. Which advise will an
altruist give?
a. Don’t pass him. You surely will not like someone to give you a death threat in order to pass
b. Pass the student. Why suffer the threat?
c. Pass the student. That will be off use to the student, his parents and you.
d. Don’t pass him. Live by your principle of justice. You will get reward, if not in this life, in the next!

25. Statutes which are fixed at birth by biological characteristics over which individuals have little control
are _____________.
a. Ascribed c. Attained
b. Assigned d. Achieved

26. In order to make Roman education truly utilitarian, how should the day-to-day lessons be taught?
a. Taught interestingly through the play way method
b. Taught in the student’s native dialect
c. Related and linked to the events happening in everyday life
d. Practiced at home under the guidance of their respective parents