Reviewer EDUC 55

Teacher A - “The learner can choose what he can become despite his environment.”

C. Existentialist

In Values Education, faith, hope, and love are believed to be permanent values whether they be
valued by people or not. Upon what philosophy is this anchored?

B. Perrenialism

He is an idealist that believes that the truth is universal and changeless.

D. Plato

I make full use of the question-and-answer as a model for discussion. From whom is this question-
and-answer method.

A. Socrates

Teacher A says “The learner is a product of his environment. Sometimes he has no choice. He is
determined by his environment.” Whose philosophical concept is that of Teacher A?

C. Naturalist

Which philosophy approves of a teacher who lectures most of the time and requires his students to
memorize the rules of grammar?

D. Idealism

If your students appear to be more interested in a topic outside your planned lesson for the day, you
set aside your lesson plan for that day and grasp the opportunity to discuss the topic of particular
interest to your students. Strike the iron while it is hot! Which philosophy governs for your action?

B. Existentialist

Which of the following is

known as the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994?

A. RA 7836

What is the best description to teaching profession?

C. It is the noblest profession

Who asserts that teaching is not just depending knowledge into the empty minds of the learners? It
is helping students create knowledge and meaning of their experiences in the society?

A. Social Constructivist

The Philippine Elementary School Curriculum gives greater emphasis on the development of basic
skills like reading, writing, and arithmetic. What is the philosophical basis for this? *

B. Essentialism

Teacher Judi asks one of her students, “What do you want to become when you grow up?” This
question is an indication of what kind of philosophy?

B. Existentialism

Teacher X has not only explained the concept of Philosophy of Education but also imparted this to
her students. This demonstrates what kind of philosophy?

B. Realism

Teacher J serves as an inspiration to his students because of his efficiency and effectiveness as a
teacher. The mind set of his students towards him/her is an instance of what kind of philosophy?

C. Idealism

Teacher R ensures to put a certain amount of his monthly earnings in the bank. At the end of the
school year, he used all his savings in visiting places rich of cultural heritages rather than of buying
expensive clothes, jewellery, and latest gadgets. This shows that Teacher R is an advocate of what
kind of philosophy?

C. Perennialism

Pia took the LET last March 2015. Unfortunately, she failed in the examination. Is she qualified for
the position of para-teachers?
A. No.
B. Yes, if her LET rating is below 75. C.Yes, if her LET rating is 71-74.
D. Yes, if her LET rating is 70-74.

Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, those who have failed the licensure examination for
professional teachers, with a rating of not lower than five percentage points from the passing
general average rating, shall be eligible as para-teachers upon issuance by the Board of a two-year
special permit, renewable for a non-extendible period of two (2) years.

Can Lea Salonga be given a special permit to teach Music in high school?
A. No, she cannot. In the very first place, she is not an education graduate.
B. No, she has not passed the LET.
C. Yes, she is a graduate of ALS.
D. Yes, she has excelled and gained international recognition.

Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, a special permit may also be issued by the Board to a
person who has excelled and gained international recognition and is a widely acknowledged expert
in his or her respective field of specialization.

Cirilo is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He wants to proceed the

teaching profession by earning units in professional education. Now, how many units in professional
education does the law require for a non-education graduate to earn before he can take the LET?

A. 10 units B. 32 units C. 12 units D. 18 units

Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, an individual with a bachelor’s degree in education or
its equivalent with a major and minor, or a bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences with at least
eighteen (18) units in professional education is qualified to take the LET.

This Republic Act is known as the "Magna Carta for Public School Teachers".
A. Republic Act 4670 B. Republic Act 10533 C. Republic Act 7836 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: A. Republic Act 4670 is known as the "Magna Carta for Public School Teachers". It applies
to all public school teachers except those in the professorial staff of state colleges and universities.

Which among the following refers to the Republic Act that enhances the Philippine Basic Education
System by strengthening its curriculum and increasing the number of years for basic education?
A. Republic Act 4670 B. Republic Act 10533 C. Republic Act 7836 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: B. Republic Act 10533 is also known as “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”. The
enhanced basic education program encompasses at least one (1) year of kindergarten education,
six (6) years of elementary education, and six (6) years of secondary education, in that sequence.

What is at the heart of the Teacher Education Development Program (TEDP)?

A. NCBTS B. IPPD C. RPMS D. LET

Answer: A. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) is at the heart of the
Teacher Education Development Program (TEDP). It is the key element of the TEDP. It defines
effective teaching as being able to help all types of students learn the different learning goals in the
curriculum.

The Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) comes to existence because of what Republic Act?
A. Republic Act 1006 B. Republic Act 7836 C. Republic Act 10157 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: B. Republic Act 7836 is the Republic Act that prescribes the Licensure Examination for
Teachers and strengthens the regulation and supervision of the practice of teaching in the
Philippines. It is also known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994.”

Mr. Jhoejhoe Binoy, a private high school teacher is being hired by a certain senatorial candidate to
serve as one of the UNA Party poll watchers for the 2016 elections. Is this allowed?
A. Yes, it is one his rights as a Filipino citizen to support a political party that he wants.
B. No, unless his principal allows him to do so.
C. Yes, he is a private school teacher, not a public school teacher.
D. No, it is not allowed regardless if he is a public or private school teacher.

Answer: D. According to Article II, Section 5 of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers, a
teacher shall not engage in the promotion of any political, religious, or other partisan interest, and
shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit, require, collect, or receive any money or service or other
valuable material from any person or entity for such purposes. This applies to all public and private
school teachers, from preschool up to high school, on full-time or part-time basis.

The Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) comes to existence because of what Republic Act?
A. Republic Act 1006 B. Republic Act 7836 C. Republic Act 10157 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: B. Republic Act 7836 is the Republic Act that prescribes the Licensure Examination for
Teachers and strengthens the regulation and supervision of the practice of teaching in the
Philippines. It is also known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994.”

The Philippine Constitution of 1987 requires the highest budget allocation should be given to:

A. Education