Teaching Approaches in Social Studies A 30-Items Rationale

1. It is based on the belief that learning occurs when learners are actively involved in the learning
process and not just possibly receivers of information.
A. Experimental learning
B. Constructive teaching
C. Progressive learning
D. Conceptual learning (involves students engaged in quality learning experiences based around
key concepts and central ideas rather than using the more traditional method of focusing on learning on
topics.)
2. What is drawn from this philosophy of learning that prescribes only necessary subjects in basic
education?
A. Existentialism C. Essentialism
B. Classify D. Behaviorism
3. Which part of instruction gives due consideration to differences in interests, abilities and needs of
learning?
A. Experiential
B. Adaptive (Adaptive Learning is the delivery of custom learning experiences that address the
unique needs of an individual through just-in-time feedback, pathways, and resources (rather than
providing a one-size-fits-all learning experience).
C. Experimental
D. Remedial
4. The following demonstrates that a teacher is competent in content knowledge and pedagogy?
A. Concept based teaching C. Rote memorization and drill-teaching
B. Teacher-centered teaching D. Research-based teaching
5. Collaborative learning among children is demonstrated in the following situation except in one.
A. Children learn to work in different situations in different contexts with different teams
B. Learners known how to deal with their classmates, with their teachers and with other people
C. Learners demonstrate leadership and teamwork and group work habits.
D. Learners do a lot of reflection and intelligent decision-making.
6. Challenge-based learning builds on the practice of problem-based learning in which students work on
real world problems. What BEST describes the learning experiences of teachers and learners?
 A. Global C. Collaborative
B. Integrative D. Cultural
7. In teaching Social Studies, teacher Eva focuses on social issues, e.g. poverty, crime, corruption, etc. as
springboard lectures, discussions, discovery activities, etc. How can her lesson design be described?
A. Humanistic design (Humanistic learning theory emphasizes the freedom and autonomy of
learners. It connects the ability to learn with the fulfillment of other needs (building on Maslow's
hierarchy) and the perceived utility of the knowledge by the learner.)
B. Child-centered design
C. Experience-centered design
D. Inquiry-based learning design (Inquiry-based learning focuses on investigating an open
question or problem. They must use evidence-based reasoning and creative problem-solving to reach a
conclusion, which they must defend or present.)
8. ESD involves topics on peace education, global citizenship and human rights in addition to
environmental education. What teaching-learning approach is recommended for ESD?
A. Project-based C. Problem-based
B. Outcome-based D. Concept-based
9. In teaching ESD what skills are considered essential for integrating effective participation in both
work and society?
A. Assertiveness and mediation
B. Social and emotional skills
C. Negotiation and conflict management
D. Stress and time management
10. You teach anthropological concepts together with biological concepts and sociological concepts with
linguistics. This shows that you use _____________ approach.
A. Collaborative (produced or conducted by two or more parties working together.)
B. Experimental
C. Integrative (serving or intending to unify separate things.)
D. Holistic
11. How can integration be best achieved during the step of introducing new lessons to be learned?
A. Present illustrative materials
B. State objectives of the unit
 C. Relate topic to past experiences
D. Present birds eye-view of new lesson
12. Effective teaching requires that teachers must be able to integrate knowledge from several
disciplines. What do teachers need to be equipped with?
A. Strong knowledge on pedagogical approach
B. Expert knowledge of subject matter on various subjects
C. Various teaching methodologies and strategies
D. Deep love for children
13. This aims for outcomes that require student application and creation.
A. Field study method
B. Project method (Project method fosters student voice and choice, provides opportunities to
regularly reflect on learning, and sets an appropriate level of challenge. Furthermore, project-based
learning requires students to create a public project that demonstrates their understanding of the
information they’ve gathered. )
C. Rote memory method
D. Reflective method
14. Teacher Susie is a creative teacher who uses the project method to draw out originality from her
students. She therefore aims for _______ outcome.
A. Recall of information C. Critical analysis
B. Application of learning D. Perception and comprehension
15. A teacher shows she knows young learners well by avoiding this.
A. Step-by-step directions C. Hands-on experience
B. Active learning D. Complex directions
16. Teaching social change can make effective use of instructional aids, but which of the following has
emotional impact such as on the issue of extreme poverty?
A. Graphs on impoverished regions
B. Photo language pictures of poor people
C. Newspaper news on poor communities
D. Entertainment film on Robin Hood heroes
17. The drawback of textbooks is that these are boring and not readable especially among many students
who don't enjoy reading. While using textbooks as reference and background there are other valuable
sources of learning EXCEPT _______.
A. audio-visual materials C. marvel comics
B. hands-on activities D. technology sources
18. High level questions have the following characteristics EXCEPT _______.
A. stimulating C. factual
B. advanced D. challenging
19. In Bloom's cognitive taxonomy, rote learning corresponds to the knowledge category of ________.
A. applying C. analyzing
B. understanding D. recall
20. When teacher Jackie asks History questions on names of different historical personages she is asking
________ questions.
A. high level C. low level
B. moderate D. superior
21. Which of the following is a high level question in a Geography class?
A. Where is the Philippines in the world map?
B. Why is global warming a problem today?
C. Which cities are the adjacent to Manila?
D. Which pollutes more, the smoker or factories?
22. Which of the following demonstrates divergent questioning used by teacher Karla in her History
class?
A. Who were the other founders of the Katipunan other than Andres Bonifacio?
B. Between Rizal and Bonifacio who is more deserving to be our national hero?
C. During the Philippine independence celebration in Kawit, Cavite which band played the
national anthem?
D. How was Gregorio del Pilar killed at the Tirad Pass?
Convergent questions will be those that require a single or specific response or answer. Divergent
questions are open-ended questions by nature since they promote the discovery of multiple plausible
responses or answers to a problem. They also promote increased student engagement in classroom
learning.
23. In what probing question was teacher Ana stimulating valuing in her Socio- cultural class?
A. How do you feel about the slay of Ninoy Aquino in the airport tarmac?
B. What events led to the Ninoy Aquino slay?
C. Was the Ninoy slay connected with People Power?
D. How was Ninoy Aquino as politician?

24. How do you arrange the logical ordering of pivotal questions that lead to valuing on the issue of drug
use among youths?
I. What are illegal drugs?
II. Will you try illegal drugs as a student?
III. How can illegal drugs reach and attract you?
IV. What would be the effects of illegal drugs on you?
A. I, III, IV and II C. IV, I, II and III
B. II, III, IV and I D. III, II, I and IV
25. Teacher Bong is teaching the use and abuse of social media, e.g. Facebook. Which question is NOT
relevant to ask?
A. Why is social media so attractive to high school students?
B. What mobile phones do you use for social media?
C. What do you get out of Facebook postings?
D. What bad experiences were reported about Facebook users?
26. Which is a question by analogy?
A. Compare democracy in the Philippines and the United States.
B. What elements in democracy are lacking in China today?
C. Is extra judicial killing part of democracy?
D. How is democracy like animals set free?
Rationale:
ANALOGY is a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect.
27. One challenge in peace education is teaching students how to think critically, not what to think.
What strategy may help develop this skill?
A. debating the pros and cons of globalization
B. discussing the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
C. simulating the experiences of disadvantaged people
D. writing a reflection paper after watching a documentary film on human trafficking
28. Which BEST describes the whole-school approach in teaching-learning social studies?
A. It transforms the teaching and learning towards holistic life skills and values.
B. It transmits changes in social institutions.
C. It integrates goals and targets in the curriculum through projects.
D. It demonstrates problem-based and project-based practices.
Rationale:
A whole-school approach recognizes that all aspects of the school community can impact upon students’
health and wellbeing, and that learning and health are linked.
29. What should be done in order to understand learning as being multi-dimensional, integrated and
accomplished through time?
A. Assess fairness to pupils C. Assess competencies
 B. Assess ethical orientation D. Assess moral values
30. In his Araling Panlipunan class, Teacher Gerry assigned dramatization of a historical event. To which
multiple intelligence group does this cater?
A. Spatial C. Bodily/kinesthetical
B. Musical D. Intrapersonal