PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 8: TEACHING PROFESSION

MIDTERM EXAM

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Directions: Read the statements and decide which of the given choices would answer the question correctly.

PART I. THE CONCEPT OF TEACHING AS A PROFESSION

1. The fact that you enrolled in the College of Teacher Education means that
A. You get better treatment among your peers because it is a prestigious career to take in life.
B. You have the better opportunities to get employed in the future and be stable in life.
C. You are luckier than others because Teacher Education is an easy career to take.
D. You are accepting a future mission in life which is service for humanity.

2. Since so much is expected of the individual teacher, what must one do in preparation for this
A. Being “happy-go-lucky” is the best attitude to prepare for this very challenging job.
B. One must be serious in his preparation as a future mentor.
C. Taking things lightly and without pressure is the best possible move.
D. One must really concentrate on his studies by isolating himself/herself from others.

3. Teachers are perceived to be respected in the community. Because of this we must _____________
A. Demand that we be respected by others in the community.
B. Earn this by showing self-respect and actually practicing respect of other people in the school and in the
community.
C. Not do anything about this since respect from others is expected of persons in authority.
D. Show this only when we are inside of the school premises

4. The LEAST important consideration in choosing the teaching profession is ____________

A. the opportunity to develop oneself in the teaching profession.
B. the satisfaction that one gains from helping others learn.
C. the service which one renders for the sake of humanity.
D. the salary once receives as a teacher.

5. All of the following are characteristics of an effective teacher, except:

A. Proficiency at using a step-by-step approach to learning.
B. Strong leadership skills.
C. Prejudices towards children based on home situations and abilities.
D. Ability to develop structured, carefully delineated plans.

6. What does it mean that a teacher has the power to influence generations?
A. A teacher effects eternity; no one knows where his/her influence stops.
B. A teacher lives long because he/she enjoys influencing his/her learners.
C. Teaching is eternity; there is no end to it for as long as there are learners.
D. A teacher is so powerful that he/she cannot help but influence learners.

7. During conferences and meetings, Teacher Miguel often introduced himself by saying “I am only a teacher.” This line
implies that _________
A. The teaching profession is insignificant
B. The speaker is not proud to be a teacher
C. Teachers receives the lowest salaries
D. The speaker is a reluctant teacher

8. Teaching is a vocation means that ______________

A. It is like priesthood which demands obedience and celibacy among its practitioners.
B. Everyone in the teaching profession should offer all his life for the service of the learners
C. It is a calling from our Creator for one t serve others in the field of education
D. One has to respond immediately through a contemplative life like the nuns and the monks

9. The saying which says that “We cannot give what we do have” means in relation to teaching that _______________
A. One can give little of what he has
B. One should strive for continuing professional education in his life
C. One should be content with what he has since everyone knows that everyone is imperfect
D. Student will just be contented of whatever little contribution a teacher gives

10. What is the best thing that a teacher can do to develop good moral/ethical values among her studies?
A. Teach good manners and right conduct
B. Be a model of good moral/ethical values yourself
C. Give medals and awards to students who practice good morals
D. Give low grades to students who do not practice good morals
 11. Even though it is considered dignified to live by the swat of one’s brow, good form still demands that the teaching
profession be __________ primarily by the ideas of service.
A. motivated
B. activated
C. considered
D. relegated

12. Teachers are tasked with so many things to do aside from teaching. Sometimes these tasks adversely affect their
teaching. Does this means that teachers should be preoccupied with teaching?
A. Yes, if they are given other assignments justice demands that they be properly compensated.
B. No, because every teacher is expected to provide leadership and initiative in activities for betterment of
communities.
C. Yes, because other community leaders, not teachers, are tasked to lead in community activities.
D. Yes, because teaching is enough full-time job.

13. A teacher only teachers whenever she wants it. What does she lack?
A. integrity and accountability
B. emotional intelligence
C. competence
D. intelligence

14. If you are a principal and one of your teachers is not acting the way he should be, how would you address this
problem?
A. Explain to the pupils that there are some things that adults can do but children can’t.
B. Be tolerant about the teachers behavior.
C. In writing, express disapproval of the unbecoming behavior of the teacher.
D. Talk to the teacher about the importance of being consistent in one’s action and in the rules of discipline enforced
inside the classroom.

15. How can a teacher uphold a high standard of the teaching profession?
A. By working for the promotion in system.
B. By continuously improving themselves personally and professionally.
C. By pointing out the advantages of joining the teaching profession.
D. By good grooming to change people’s poor perception of teachers.

16. You are the object of envy in school, because your co-teachers thing that you are the principal’s favorite. You honestly
feel that you are given the recognition by the principal because you are conscientious and hard-working. What will
you do?
A. Talk to the principal and tell him to discipline the envious people.
B. Resign from the school because such talks will not make you happy nor efficient.
C. Confront your co-teachers and discuss the matter with them.
D. Continue your good work and at the same time maintain cordial and harmonious relationships with your co-
teachers.

17. Why is teaching considered a science?

A. There is a summon from God to touch learners lives
B. Teaching has a process to follow; a step-by-step endeavor
C. There is a technique to be used in teaching
D. Teaching required a kind of skilled work

18. Why does it matter to understand one’s reason for choosing teaching as a career?
A. It measures one’s degree of passion in teaching
B. It determines one’s action that leads to a goal foreseen
C. It helps one realize the benefits of venturing into the profession
D. It gives a point of reflection on the very purpose of entering the profession

19. What does this metaphor of teaching imply; “Teaching is an art”?

A. Teachers are tasked to answer a calling.
B. Teaching requires rigorous training and technical knowledge
C. Teachers have varied techniques in teaching the same subject matter
D. Teaching has a process to follow; it is systematic and organized

20. Which of the following is true about the teaching profession?

A. Noblest Profession
B. Highest Paid Profession
C. Most Lucrative Profession
D. Highest level of public service

PART II. HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PHILIPPINE EDUCATION

21. Education during the Pre-Spanish period in the Philippines was ____________
A. Formal and with a written curriculum
B. Informal and integrated into my life
 C. Done in four-walled classroom
D. Structured and Rigid

22. The core of the curriculum during the Spanish time?

A. Vocational training
B. nationalism
C. religion
D. civics

23. Teacher preparation in the Philippines began during the Spanish regime. Is this statement correct?
A. Yes, but for males only
B. No, parents and tribal leaders were the teachers
C. No, it was during the American occupation
D. Yes, but informal

24. Which statement best describes the type of education during the Spanish Era?
A. Teaching content was unstructured and incidental
B. Teaching content considered the Christian doctrine and ecclesiastical studies
C. Education was done through observation indoctrination
D. Education was done through observation and limitation

25. There was no co-education during the Spanish Era. Boys and Girls studied in separate schools.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE

26. Who were the Thomasites?

A. The soldiers who doubted the success of the public educational system in the Philippines.
B. The first American teacher recruits who helped established the public educational system in the Philippines.
C. The first religious group who came to the Philippines on board the US transport Thomas.
D. The devotees of St. Thomas Aquinas who came to evangelize.

27. Before the Thomasites arrived in the Philippines, who served as teachers during the colonials during the American
regime?
A. The elementary teacher’s certificate graduates of the normal school.
B. The American Soldiers
C. The selected Grade 7 graduates
D. The Government officials

28. To whom the Filipinos owe the widespread Philippine educational system today?
A. The first Filipino political leaders
B. The Spaniards
C. The Americans
D. The Japanese

29. The school established by the Americans that trains Filipinos to become teachers.
A. University of the Philippines (UP)
B. Philippine Normal University (PNU)
C. University of Santo Tomas (UST)
D. Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)

30. Which of the following statements is one of the findings of EDCOM in 1991?
A. Teaching is perceived as highly esteemed profession.
B. The teaching profession attracts the best graduates.
C. There is low quality of students enrolled in teacher training.
D. Philippine education system is improving.

31. Pursued teachers to be professionals through a licensure examination.

A. R.A. 7836
B. R.A. 9155
C. R.A. 1265
D. R.A. 7722

32. Which newly passed law is responsible for the mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) of teachers?
A. R.A. 10533
B. R.A. 10931
C. R.A. 10912
D. R.A. 10612

PART III. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES

33. The main function of a Philosophy of education is to ____________ .

A. Define the goals and set the direction for which education is to strive.
 B. Aid the learner to build his own personal philosophy.
C. Reconsider existing educational goals in the light of society’s needs.
D. Provide the academic background prerequisite to learning.

34. In the original Greek, the word philosophy means:

A. The love of politics
B. The love of nature
C. The love of wisdom
D. Self-love

35. You arrive at knowledge by re-thinking of latent ideas. From whom does this thought come?
A. Progressivist
B. Existentialist
C. Realist
D. Idealist

36. Who is the father of idealism?

A. Plato
B. Socrates
C. John Dewey
D. Aristotle

37. Which of the following characterizes an idealist education? Select one.

A. Emphasized the development of intellectuality or spirituality.
B. Stresses the importance of exploration and experimentation.
C. Encourages students to make their own choices and decisions.
D. Values application of concepts to authentic/real-life situations

38. Which is not true about idealism?

A. Knowledge acquired through senses are the most important.
B. Reality is found in the mind of man and not in the physical and external world.
C. Idealism is about making an ideal person or students inside and outside the classroom.
D. Both B & C

39. What is an ideal classroom atmosphere in the view of idealism?

A. One that is child friendly and relaxed for learning.
B. One that focuses on the mastery of the subject matter.
C. One that has right classroom control and behavioral regulations.
D. One that encourages the growth of free and creative individuality.

40. Socratic method is also known as:

A. Inquiry-based method
B. Question and answer method
C. Game-based method
D. Differentiated method