University of Saint Anthony

Iriga City
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
TC 3

Name: _____________________________________________ Date: __________________

I. Multiple Choice: Read the statement below then answer the questions that
follow. Choose the best answer.

1. Which statement on academic freedom is CORRECT?

a. In search for truth, a professional teacher has the privilege to share the
product of his research whether or not in support of the declared state policies.
b. A teacher’s academic freedom is absolute.
c. A teacher’s academic freedom is limited.
d. Academic freedom belongs only to teachers in the tertiary level.

2. How, in the performance of her/his duty, can a professional teacher support the
state?
a. Campaign for the political administration candidate.
b. Instill nationalism in learners.
c. Doctor research findings to favor the state.
d. Use his position to influence learners to support his interest.

3. Which competence are professional teachers expected to demonstrate?

I. Personal
II. Professional
III. Scientific
IV. Psychological

a. I and IV
b. II and III
c. III and I
d. I and II

4. How can a teacher be a facilitator of learning?

a. By providing a conducive learning atmosphere
b. By earning social recognition from the community
c. By relating professionally with community officials
d. By keeping community leaders informed of school development

5. Can a professional teacher take the initiative to organize community activity for
community development?
a. No, the professional teacher is confined only to the classroom.
b. Yes, as a professional teacher, he is a community leader.
c. No, community development is the concern of government officials.
d. Yes, provided he always involves the learners.

6. How can a teacher show respect for community customs and traditions?
a. Reject local customs and traditions which are different from his.
b. Divide the community by pointing out the negative elements of given local
customs and traditions.
c. Disparage the community.
d. Study and strive to understand local customs and traditions.
7. How is professionalism manifested when a parent complains to a teacher for her
son’s failing grade?
a. Blames the son for his failure
b. Inquires on what home is doing to help the son cope with his failure
c. Explains that failure is due to learner’s indifferent attitude
d. Objectively shows how the failing grade came about and assures the parent that
the son is given all the academic help he needs

8. How should a professional teacher respond to unfair criticism raised by parents?

a. Listen to the criticism but discourages it
b. Reject the criticism outright
c. Ignore the criticism
d. Probe into the criticism and joins the parent afterwards

9. Who is excluded in the definition of professional teacher in the Code of Ethics?

a. The Schools Division Superintendent
b. The Librarian
c. The Principal
d. The Master Teacher

10. Private school teachers are also required of a professional license. Is this statement
TRUE?
a. Yes
b. No
c. It depends on the kid of private school
d. It depends on the teachers’ years of teaching experience.

11. When the teacher practices professional responsibility, which of the following does
she avoid?
a. Maintain cordial relations with parents and peers.
b. Be proud of being a teacher.
c. Engage in derogatory talks about a colleague.
d. Support the objectives of the school.

12. Mr. Salazar falls in love with one of her graduating students. As her teacher, what is
the best thing for him to do?
a. Court the girl secretly.
b. Visit the girl at home.
c. Ask assistance from the girl’s best friend.
d. Postpone courtship until the girl graduates.

13. The Teachers Association President is inviting you to join a rally demanding increase
in salary. As a member of the association, will you join the rally?
a. Yes, because it is my right.
b. Yes, because increase in salary will be to my benefit.
c. Yes, when it is not during class hours.
d. No, it is against the law.

14. Mrs. Velarde, the Grade V Chairman, collected all the observations and suggestions
of the teachers in Grade V and submitted it to the Principal with her name on it.
What provision of the Code of Ethics did she violate?
a. Every teacher shall enjoy academic freedom.
b. Every teacher shall provide leadership and initiative to actively participate in
community movements, for moral, social, educational, economic, and civic
betterment.
c. A teacher is not entitled to claim credit or work that is not his own.
d. A teacher may submit to proper authorities any justifiable criticism.
15. Tutoring his own students for a fee is prohibited because:
a. It is conducive to a favouritism and impartiality.
b. It hinders good relationship between teacher and students.
c. Teachers also have responsibility to her family.
d. It encourages overtime work on the part of the teachers.

16. Mr. Marquez drinks heavily on weekends. He contends that he cannot be

reprimanded because he doesn’t come to school drunk and he performs his job as a
teacher as well. Is his argument acceptable?
a. No, he should live a commendable level of conduct at all times.
b. No, drinking liquor is not good for the health.
c. Yes, it is his right as an individual.
d. Yes, the students don’t see him when he is drunk.

17. Ms. Rivera openly criticizes before her class the school’s policy on late comers. Which
provision in the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers did she violate?
a. A teacher shall hold inviolate all confidential information concerning associates
and the school.
b. A teacher shall make it her duty to make an honest effort to understand and
support the legitimate policies of the school and the administration regardless of
professional feelings or opinion.
c. A teacher shall recognize that the interest and welfare of the students are her
first and foremost concern.
d. A teacher shall not make any false accusations or charges against superior,
especially under anonymity.

18. You want to transfer to a school nearer your place of residence in the same city. To
whom would you send your application letter?
a. The Director
b. The Superintendent
c. The Supervisor
d. The Principal

19. To augment her family’s income, Mrs. Villamor sells clothes and shoes to her co-
teachers. Is her side line practice allowable?
a. Yes, when she does it after official time.
b. Yes, when she absents herself from class to do her business.
c. Yes, when she does it during her vacant period.
d. No, it is against the Code of Ethics.

20. A teacher has the right to engage in legitimate income generation. Which is not a
legitimate income generation activity?
a. Selling encyclopedia to parents of his students during weekends.
b. Giving remedial instruction for slow learners after class.
c. Being an insurance agent to friends for her commission.
d. All of the above.

II. Essay: Answer the following questions.

1. Are teachers who have no license considered professional?
2. What does technical and professional competence mean?
3. Are private school teachers required of a license? What about pre-school
teachers, vocational teachers, ALS teachers, school heads, Education
Supervisors, and School Division Superintendents?