PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION- REVIEWER NOTES BY ITS ME CLAIRE

SOCIAL DIMENSION AND TEACHING PROFESSION

1. The Department of Education gives greater emphasis on the development of basic

skills. What is the philosophical basis for this?
a. Essentialism -focus on the basics
b. Existentialism
c. Perennialism
d. Pragmatism

2. Teacher M views his students as unique, free-choosing and responsible individuals.

All classroom activities revolve around the said premise. What theory underlies this?
a. Essentialism
b. Existentialism- individual has a choice, responsibility, unique individuals,
free-choosing and they can decide on their own
c. Progressivism,
d. Realism

3. Religious rituals in the classroom and in the school, programs prove the deep natural
religiosity of the Filipinos. Which philosophy has greatly contributed to the tradition?
a. Buddhism
b. Confucianism
c. Hinduism
d. Islam

4. In order to make Roman education truly utilitarian, how should the day-to-day lessons
be taught?
Utilitarian- utilize, use, apply, practical, believes in change, application
a. Taught in the students' native dialect
b. Taught interestingly through the play way method
c. Related and linked to the events happening in everyday life
d. Practiced at home under the guidance of their respective parents.

5. Which influenced the military training requirements among students in the secondary
and tertiary levels?
a. Chinese
b. Greeks
c. Orientals
d. Romans

6. Which philosophy has the educational objective to indoctrinate Filipinos to accept the
teachings of the Catholic church which is foster faith in God?
a. Realism
b. Pragmatism
c. Idealism- faith (values) in God
d. Existentialism

7. Virtue as one component in the teaching of Rizal as a course focuses on the teaching
of good and beauty consistent with the good and beauty in God. What philosophy
supports this?
 a. Existentialism
b. Idealism- values mentioned such as virtue, good, and beauty. God is also
mentioned.
c. Progressivism
d. Social Reconstructionism

8. Giving education the highest budgetary allocation, the Philippine government

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

9. The progressivists emphasized the individuality of the child. What is the concern of
the reconstructionist?
a. Experiential learning
b. Socialization
c. Social Problem- students are concern to society and they become involved
whether political, social, or economical
d.

10. One of the following quotations does not conform to the Christian doctrine of
Education for Humanitarianism. Which one is it?
a. Do unto others as you would like others do unto you
b. Love they neighbor as thyself
c. Not on bread alone is man to live but on every utterance that comes from
mouth of God
d. Whatever good things we do to our poor, helpless brothers, we do it for God.
Humanism is a philosophy based on the belief that the human is irreducible to other
forms of life, whether material or Divine.

11. The values education student teaches faith, hope, and love and values which are
believed to be permanent values, whether they may be valued by people or not. Upon
what philosophy is this?
a. Realism
b. Existentialism
c. Idealism
d. Pragmatism

12. Who is the father of Biology?

a. Plato
b. Aristotle
c. Locke
d. Dewey

13. Who is the proponent of Realism?

a. Plato
b. Aristotle
 c. Locke
d. Dewey

14. Scouting and Citizen's Army Training (CAT) give training in character-building,
citizenship training, etc. Which leads to the creation of a new social order and a new
society eventually. What philosophy supports this?
a. Existentialism
b. Perennialism
c. Progressivism
d. Social reconstructionism- students are encourage to become involved in
society and they become economically self-reliant. They become a better
student to contribute in the society. To become a contributing citizen.

15. Teacher V demonstrated the technique on how to group students according to their
needs and interests and how to use self-paced instructional materials. Which
philosophy is manifested in this activity?
a. Essentialism
b. Progressivism- student is problem solver, learn by doing and flexible
curriculum.
c. Realism
d. Social Reconstructionism

16. Teacher G, a Christian Living teacher, puts so much significance on values

development and discipline. What could be her educational philosophy?
a. Idealism
b. Pragmatism
c. Progressivism
d. Realism

17. Which one does not illustrate the principle that rights and duties are correlative?
a. The right of an unmarried pregnant teacher to abort her baby in relation to her
duty to protect her name and her job as a teacher
b. The right of a state to compel students to military service is reciprocated by
the duty of the state to protect them.
c. The right to a living wage involves the duty of the school administrators to
give the salary agreed upon and the duty of the teachers to give a fair amount
of work. (/)
d. The right to life of children and to be given respect of such right.

18. They believe that individuality, progress, and change are fundamental to one's
education. Believing that people learn best from what they consider most relevant to
their lives, they are center their curricula on the needs, experiences, interests, and
abilities of students.
a. Pragmatist
b. Progressivist
c. Idealist
d. Realist

19. Who is the proponent for Idealism?

a. Plato
 b. Aristotle
c. John Locke
d. John Dewey

20. Who is the proponent for empiricism?

a. Locke
b. Dewey
c. Sastre
d. Aristotle

21. Who is the proponent for progressivism?

a. Locke
b. Dewey
c. Sastre
d. Aristotle

22. All statements are true about idealism except:

a. Ideas are the only reality and exists in the mind only.
b. Existence of ideas are independent from the material world
c. Ideas are innate and they believe in perfect being, spirits, and ghost
d. None of the above

23. Teacher Jane is concerned with conceptual matters since reality is mental. She holds
the kind of philosophy?
a. Empiricism
b. Realism
c. Idealism
d. Progressivism

24. If a teacher would say that honesty is still an important value even if no one values it,
the teacher can be regarded then as ______?
a. Realist
b. Empiricist
c. Idealist
d. Positivist

25. Why should a teacher take the obligation upon himself to study and understand the
custom and traditions of the community where he works?
a. To change the culture of the community.
b. To have a sympathetic attitude for the people of the community.
c. To identify the weaknesses of the culture of the community.
d. To please the people of the community.

26. A teacher who is a recognized expert in carpentry works, taught his students how to
prepare and construct good and aesthetic furniture from local resources. What
cultural transmission process is this?
a. Acculturation
b. Enculturation
c. Indoctrination
d. Observation
 Acculturation (old culture plus new)

Acculturation refers to the process of adopting and incorporating the cultural

practices, beliefs, and values of a different cultural group while maintaining one's
original culture. It occurs when individuals or groups interact with a different culture
and adjust their behaviors, attitudes, and identities to accommodate the new cultural
influences. Acculturation involves a two-way exchange where both the dominant
culture and the individual's culture influence each other.

Enculturation (acquiring the own culture)

Enculturation refers to the process of learning and acquiring the culture of one's own
society or community. It is the way individuals become socialized into their own
cultural group. Enculturation typically occurs during childhood and involves learning
the language, values, beliefs, behaviors, and social norms of one's own culture
through observation, imitation, and instruction from family members, peers, and other
community members.

Assimilation (replacing the old culture to a dominant one)

Assimilation refers to the process by which individuals or groups fully adopt the
cultural practices, behaviors, and values of the dominant culture, often at the expense
of their own cultural identity. It involves a one-sided integration, where the individual
or group loses aspects of their original culture and becomes more like the dominant
culture.

27. Every first day of the school year, Miss Reyes prepared activities which will make her
Grade 2 children, sing, plan, learn and introduce themselves to the class. What
process did the teacher emphasize?
a. Acculturation
b. Enculturation
c. Indoctrination
d. Socialization

28. Which program in the educational system seems to be aligned to the Christian
humanitarian principal respect for the human personality?
a. The alternative learning system delivery
b. The functional literacy program for the out-of-school youth and adults
c. The promotion of the basic human rights of the Filipino
d. The study of the Philippine Constitution

29. A student believes that pleasure is the only good thing. He will do anything whether it
is morally right or wrong.
a. Hedonist
b. Epicureanism
c. Stoicism
d. Pillars

30. With a death threat over his head, Teacher Liza is directed to pass an undeserving
student, if she is a hedonist, which of the following will she do?
 Hedonist- pleasure is the only good thing. Hedonist will do anything whether it is
morally right or wrong in order to attain pleasures.

a. Don't pass him, live her principle of justice. She will get reward, if not in this
life, in the next.
b. Don't pass him. She surely will not like someone to give you a death threat in
order to pass.
c. Pass the student. That will be of use to her, the student and his parents.
d. Pass the student. Why suffers the threat?

31. Which philosophy approves a teacher who lectures most of the time and requires his
students to memorize the rules of grammar?
a. Existentialism
b. Idealism
c. Pragmatism- practice such as memorizing. It believes that the meaning of an
idea can be determined by consequences of its test; if it works in practice then
it is true or good.
d. Realism

Answer is Essentialism- teacher centered

32. In a student conducted, the pupils were asked which nationality they would prefer if
given a choice. Majority of the pupils wanted to be Americans. In this case, in which
obligation relative to the state are schools seemed to be failing?
a. Instill allegiance to the constitutional authorities
b. Promote national pride
c. Promote obedience to the laws of the state
d. Respect for all duly constituted authorities.

33. Which subject in the elementary and likewise in the secondary schools are similar to
the goal of Rome to train the students for citizenship?
a. Communication Arts
b. MAPEH/PEHMS
c. Science
d. THE/TLE

34. Which of the following schools’ practices is not based on Social Reconstructionism?
a. Establishment of SDF
b. Exemption of Scouts from CAT
c. Promoting culture and arts in schools
d. Promoting project WOW

35. Which of the following is the focus of the Japanese education in the Philippines?
a. Democratic ideals and nationalism
b. Love and service to one's country
c. Religion and love for Asian brothers
d. Vocational and health education
36. According to reconstructionism, the goal of education is to bring about a new social
order. Which practice best manifests this view?
a. The class conducts scientific experiments to discover or verify concepts.
b. The class discusses role models and their impact on society.
c. The class allowed to engage in divergent thinking.
d. The class undertakes well-planned projects in the community.

37. Teacher A, a values Education teacher emphasizes ethics in almost all her lessons.
Which of the following emphasizes the same?
a. Liberal Education
b. Moral Education
c. Religious Training
d. Social Education

38. Which reform in the Philippine Educational System advocates the use of English and
Filipino as media of instruction in specific learning areas?
a. Alternative Learning
b. Bilingual Education- ENGLISH AND FILIPINO only
c. K-12 Program
d. Multilingual Education

39. Activities planned by school clubs/ organizations show school-community connection

geared towards society's needs. What philosophy is related to this?
a. Existentialism
b. Progressivism
c. Realism
d. Social reconstructionism- joining clubs and organizations to become a
contributing citizen

40. What philosophy is related to the practice of schools acting as laboratory for teaching
reforms and experimentation?
a. Essentialism
b. Existentialism
c. Progressivism
d. Social Reconstructionism

41. Which of the following situations presents a value conflict?

a. The teacher and his students have class standing as their priorities.
b. The teacher and the administrator follow a set of criteria in giving grades.
c. The teacher has students whose parents want their children to obtain higher
grades than what they are capable of getting.
d. The teacher sets high expectations for intelligent students such as getting
higher grades.

42. Which situation shows that a sense of nationhood is exemplified?

a. The class conducted a debate using Filipino as medium
b. The class is required to watch the TV sitcom of Oprah to improve their
English communication skills.
 c. The class opted to make a choral rendition of the theme song of a foreign
movie.
d. When Teacher Chris asked her Grade 2 students in what country they wish to
live, most of them chose United States.

43. A teacher who believes in the progressivist theory of education would embrace certain
reforms on methodology. Which reform would be consistent with this theory?
a. Active participation of teachers
b. Formal instructional pattern
c. Strict external discipline
d. Teacher domination of class activities

44. What philosophy of education advocates that the curriculum should only include
universal and unchanging truths?
a. Essentialism
b. Idealism
c. Perennialism
d. Pragmatism

45. Which of the following is not a function of the school?

a. Changing cultural practices
b. Development of attitudes and skills
c. Reproduction of species
d. Socialization among children

46. Which move liberalized access to education during Spanish period?

a. The education of illiterate parents
b. The establishment of at least one primary school for boys and girls in each
municipality
c. The hiring of tribal tutors to teach children
d. The provision of vocational training for school age children

47. In which period does the golden age of Tagalog Language and Literature happens?
a. Spanish Period
b. American Period
c. Japanese Period
d. Chinese Period

48. He is the Father of Modern Education

a. John Amos Comenius
b. John Locke
c. Soreen Kierkegard
d. Jean Paul Sastre

49. Who is the proponent for existentialism?

a. Sastre
b. Locke
c. Dewey
d. Aristotle
50. Which of the following is the chief aim of Spanish education?
a. Conformity and militarism
b. Perpetuation of culture
c. Propagation of the Catholic religion
d. Utilitarianism and conformity

51. Which of the following is the aim of our education during the Commonwealth period?
a. Designed after Japanese education
b. Patterned after the American curriculum
c. Predominantly religious
d. Purely nationalistic and democratic

52. Which of the following is not a reason why the basic education curriculum has been
restructured?
a. To become globally competitive during this industrial age
b. To be relevant and responsive to a rapidly changing world
c. To empower the Filipino learners for self- development throughout their life.
d. To help raise the achievement level of students

53. Which philosophy of education influence the singing of the National Anthem in
schools?
a. Nationalism
b. Naturalism
c. Pragmatism
d. Socialism

54. Who among the following believes that learning requires disciplined attention, regular
homework, and respect for legitimate authority?
a. Essentialist
b. Progressivist
c. Realist
d. Reconstructionist

55. Which of the following is the main function of the philosophy of education?
a. Reconsider existing educational goals in the light of society's needs
b. Provide the academic background prerequisite to learning
c. Define the goals and set the direction for which education is to strive
d. Aid the learner to build his own personal philosophy

56. Homeroom advisers always emphasize the importance of cleanliness of the body.
Children are taught how to wash their hands before and after eating. What is this
practice called?
a. Folkway
b. Laws
c. Mores
d. Social norm

57. Which curricular move served to strengthen spiritual and ethical values?
a. Integration of creative thinking in all subject
b. Introduction of Values education as a separate subject area
 c. Reducing the number of subject areas into skill subject
d. Re-introducing science as a subject in Grade 1
Answer: D

58. The greatest happiness lies in the contemplative use of mind, said Plato. Which of the
following activities adheres to this?
a. Cooperative learning
b. Introspection
c. Role Playing
d. Social Interaction

Introspection- Plato focused heavily on understanding how humans are

capable of knowing things, and specifically how they are capable of knowing
the truth. He reasoned that if moral, scientific, and philosophical truths existed
then they must be knowable, but how are we to know them?

59. Your teacher is of the opinion that the word and everything in it are ever changing and
so teaches you the skill to cope with the changes. Which in his governing philosophy?
a. Experimentalism
b. Existentialism
c. Idealism
d. Realism

60. Teacher Myra says: "If it is billiard that brings students out of the classroom, let us
bring it into the classroom. Perhaps, I can use it to teach Math". To which philosophy
does teacher Myra adheres to?
a. Essentialism
b. Idealism
c. Progressivism- interest and needs of the students
d. Reconstructionism

61. Which of the following should be done to build a sense of pride among Filipino
youth?
a. Replace the study of folklores and myths with technical subjects
b. Re-study our history and stress on our achievements as people
c. Re-study our history from the perspective of our colonizers
d. Set aside the study of local history

62. A teacher who subscribes to the pragmatic philosophy of education believes that
experience study should follow learning in her teaching. Which of the following does
she do to support her belief?
a. Encouraging learners to memorize factual knowledge
b. Equipping learners with the basic abilities and skills- essentialism
c. Providing learners opportunities to apply theories and principles
d. Requiring learners full master of the lesson.

63. Which philosophy influenced the cultivation of reflective and meditative skills in
teaching?
a. Confucianism
b. Existentialism
 c. Taoism
d. Zen Buddhism
64. Which of the following situation manifests a balance between teachers’ responsibility
and accountability?
a. She entertains her students with personal stories until the end of the period.
b. She spends most of the time on the latest gossips in showbiz.
c. She teaches as much as she could for duration of the period.
d. She teaches as well as entertains the students with per personal stories.

SOCIAL DIMENSIONS

Question 1. Which of the following conditions manifests the trend of globalization?

A. Establishment of stronger boundaries between and among nations.
B. Increased awareness of the importance of national cultures and traditions. X
C. Less and less impact of human activity on the planet earth X
D. The incorporation of local and national economies into a worldwide global economy.

Question 2. According to the Jacque Delors report, there are several main tensions
central to the problems of the twenty-first century that we need to overcome. One of
them is the challenge to an individual on how he or she can adapt to the changing world
without forgetting or turning his/her back on the past. What kind of tension or conflict
is manifested in this situation?
A. Tension between tradition and modernity
B. Tension between the global and local
C. Tension between the universal and the individual
D. Tension between long-term and short-term consideration

The tension between the global and the local: people need gradually to become world citizens
without losing their roots and while continuing to play an active part in the life of their nation
and their local community.

Question 3. Which of the following features represents the new paradigm shift in
education?
A. Traditional pedagogies X
B. Lifelong education for all
C. Rigid subject matter boundaries X
D. Knowledge as the only learning outcome X

Question 4. What is the measure of relevance in education? *

A. Democratization of access
B. Functionality and meaningful
C. Ability to sustain education through the future
D. Excellence and effectiveness

Question 5. What is the concern of Multicultural Education?

A. Anticipating the future and imagining possible and probable futures. X
B. Gender equality and harnessing of the role of women in development. X
C. Promoting care for the environment and building a global culture of ecological
responsibility. X
D. The exploration of concepts of cultural diversity, similarities, and prejudices to promote
cultural understanding.

Question 6. Which of the following may be considered an economic impact of

globalization on education?
A. Increasing commercialization of education and the corporate takeover of education
B. Weakening of the notion of the "citizen" as a unified and unifying concept X
C. New technologies of information and communication create new approaches to learning
D. Reduction of state and government support and subsidy for education X

Question 7. Which of the following aptly describes Marshall McLuhan’s concept of a

global village?

 Marshall McLuhan is a Canadian who introduced the term “Global Village”

 Key concepts:

o Technology is making the world seem smaller

o Technology would connect all people worldwide, even when they are not
physically close.
o We know more about what is going on in other parts of the world much
more quickly
o Trade and transportation have become much easier and more efficient

A. The idea is that because of rapid globalization and development in technology, the world
has become one global village where increased diversity and differences among people
have become more pronounced than ever.
B. Rapid integration of the planet through media and technology where events in one part of
the world could be experienced from other parts in real-time, similar to what human
experience was like when we lived in small villages. X
C. Global Village is the kind of global world we are experiencing, characterized by
fundamentalism, apathy, and conflict brought about by clashes of cultures. X
D. People’s cultural and religious identities will be the primary source of conflict in the post-
Cold War world, as evidenced by the conflict between fundamentalist Muslims and the
western world. X

Question 8. When planning her lessons and units, Mrs. Jones is careful to include books
and resources from various cultures and ethnic groups. What kind of education is this?
A. Multilingual education x
B. Transformative education x
C. Multicultural education
D. Gender-free education x

Question 9. Which of the following are NOT characteristics of globalization?

A. Stretching social, political, and economic activities across political frontiers, regions, and
continents. CHARACTERISTIC
B. The growing magnitude of interconnectedness and flows of trade, investment, and
migration. CHARACTERISTIC
C. A speeding up of global interactions and processes through a worldwide system of
transportation and communication. CHARACTERISTIC
D. The expansion of economic protectionism and isolation of poor countries.

Question 10. Which of the following illustrates the major paradigm shift in education in
the 21st century?
A. Shift from rigid subject matter to a more interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary
pedagogical approach.
B. Shift from values education and emotional learning to knowledge dominated curriculum X
C. From contextualized themes generated from global and local realities to the pre-organized
subject matter X
D. From a more flexible learning style to a prescribed pedagogy X

Question 11. What educational approach/perspective recognizes the knowledge and

experience of women, racial groups, and ethnic groups as being just, as valid, and
relevant as the knowledge of dominant groups in mainstream academic discourse? *
A. Transformative education X
B. Multicultural education
C. Inclusive education- inclusive for women, racial groups and ethnic groups
D. Global education X

Question 12. How does the notion of cultural relativity and variability affect the
teaching-learning processes in school?

Cultural relativism is the view that ethical and social standards reflect the cultural context
from which they are derived. Cultural relativists uphold that cultures differ fundamentally
from one another, and so do the moral frameworks that structure relations within different
societies. Cultural relativism is an important concept in the social dimension that helps us
understand and respect different cultures and their beliefs, values, and practices. Imagine you
have a group of friends, and each of them comes from a different cultural background.
Cultural relativism encourages you to appreciate and accept that each person's culture is
unique and valuable in its own way. Cultural relativism also helps us avoid judging or
comparing cultures as better or worse. Just because something is different from what we're
used to doesn't mean it's wrong or badBy embracing cultural relativism, we can build
tolerance and understanding among different groups of people. It helps us appreciate
diversity and promotes harmony in our society.

DIMENSIONS OF CULTURAL VARIABILITY. FRAMEWORKS FOR STUDYING

CROSS-CULTURAL VARIABILITY * Hall’s concepts of time, space and context *
Hofstede’s value."— Presentation transcript:

HALL’S CONCEPTS

o Polychronic versus monochronic time orientation

o Space High versus low context of information

HOFSTEDE’S VALUE DIMENSIONS

o Individualism versus Collectivism

o Power Distance
o Uncertainty
 o Avoidance
o Masculinity versus Femininity

5Individualism pertains to societies in which the ties between individuals are loose: everyone
is expected to look after himself or herself and his or her immediate family.

Collectivism as its opposite pertains to societies in which people form birth onwards are
integrated into strong, cohesive in-groups which throughout people’s lifetime continue to
protect them in exchange for unquestioning loyalty.

Power distance- amount of respect and deference between those in superior and subordinate
positions

Uncertainty Avoidance- the focus on planning and the creation of stability as a way of
dealing with life’s uncertainties

Masculinity- emphasis on dominance, achievement, recognition, task-orientation

Femininity - emphasis on Harmony, co-operation, social relationships

Question 12. How does the notion of cultural relativity and variability affect the
teaching-learning processes in school?*
A. The students’ varied cultural backgrounds will in no way affect the way they will learn the
school lessons X it has an effect
B. The students can readily adjust to the way the teacher initiates learning in school because
children are adaptable beings no matter what culture they come from. X they are not
C. The child’s cultural background influences the children’s way of interpreting and viewing
the world; hence, teachers must consider the children’s worldview when teaching. ****
D. The teacher should be wary of differing cultural points of view and must make sure
that students will see things the same way.

Question 13. Which of the following is the focus of Civic Education?

Civic education (also known as citizen education or democracy education) can be broadly
defined as the provision of information and learning experiences to equip and empower
citizens to participate in democratic processes. _

Clue: democratic
A. Promote understanding of human rights, concepts, and values to enable learners to
comprehend and transform conditions that give rise to human rights violations.
B. Learning for effective participation in democratic and development processes at both local
and national levels.
C. Foster a vision of education for sustainable development and care for the environment.
D. Empower people with the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to build a peaceful world based
on justice and human rights.

Question 14. Which of the following initiatives would NOT help a school address
diversity?
A. Using ability grouping
B. Using cooperative learning HELP
C. Working with neighborhood groups HELP
D. Using culturally-relevant teaching methods HELP

Question 15. If the teacher emphasizes developing the learner’s competency to

transform knowledge into innovations and job creation, what pillar of education does
she actually promote?
A. Learning to Know- minds on learning X
B. Learning to Do- skill to competence
C. Learning to Live Together- hearts on learning X
D. Learning to Be -all aspects should be developed, learn about themselves, develop entire
self

Learning to transform- one self and society, create lasting change in organizations,
communities and societies

Question 16. What pillar of education emphasizes learning to be human through

acquiring knowledge, skills, and values conducive to personality development?
A. Learning to know
B. Learning to do
C. Learning to live together
D. Learning to be- learning to be human, learning to be themselves, aimed at wholistic
development of individuals, developing personal commitment and responsibility and personal
development in its intellectual, moral, cultural, and physical dimensions.

Question 17. A class comprises students from several ethnic communities, including
Muslims and lumads. They seem to have difficulty understanding each other’s behavior
and points of view. What should the teacher do?
A. Introduce multiculturalism in the class and provide activities for practice.
B. Threaten the students that if there are students who do not behave and are tolerant of their
classmates, he/she will be dropped from the class. X
C. Informs students that they will all be learning new ways of thinking and behaving in this
class, so they might as well leave their cultural idiosyncrasies (a characteristic, habit,
mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual ) at home. X
D. Assign bright students to monitor and control the behavior of poor students. X

Question 18. Which of the following qualities should be developed by the pillar,
Learning to Live Together?
A. Strong appreciation of the diversity of the human race
B. Readiness to take risks and resolve or manage conflicts
C. Scientific spirit and an inquiring mind X
D. Complete fulfillment X

Learning to Live Together- vital in building a genuine and lasting culture of peace in the
world, world peace, harmony, can be achieved by developing an understanding of others

o Appreciation of diversity
o Empathy, Cooperative, Caring, Sharing
o Respect of other people and their culture
Question 19. Which of the following statement about gender is correct?
A. Gender is biologically determined. X
B. Gender is socially and culturally-constructed
C. Gender roles are the same in all societies. X
D. Gender is an ascribed status in society. X

Question 20. UNICEF and UNESCO are two key UN agencies that are particularly
active advocates of education for peace. Which of the following is not supported by
UNESCO in promoting peace in schools?
A. Uphold children’s basic rights as outlined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child
(CRC) X
B. Develop a climate that models peaceful and respectful behavior among all members of the
learning community. X
C. Demonstrate the principles of equality and non-discrimination in administrative policies.
X
D. Enable the teachers to stress peace-making in the social studies classrooms only when
necessary.

Question 21. One way to advance peace education is through partnerships of various
non-governmental organizations, education institutions, and United Nations specialized
bodies which link ideals of peace with research and practice. One such significant
example is the Hague Agenda for Peace and Justice for the 21st Century. What is the
aim of the Agenda’s Global Campaign for Peace Education? *

The Campaign has two goals:

o To build public awareness and political support for the introduction of peace
education into all spheres of education, including non-formal education, in all
schools throughout the world.
o To promote the education of all teachers to teach for peace.

A. Helps coordinate local initiatives and unite educators in the common practice of educating
for a culture of peace.
B. Supports the UN Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of
the World and introduces peace and human rights education into all educational
institutions.
C. Brings together multiple traditions of pedagogy, theories of education, and international
initiatives for the advancement of total human development and care for the environment
through learning. X
D. Serves to enhance learning across subjects like conflict resolution initiatives. X

Question 22. The impact of conflict on children whether as victims of war or child
soldiers has been brought to world attention through media, international
organizations, and eyewitness accounts. What is the best thing to do to help children
affected by conflict?
A. Employ education to regain parts of lost children and to facilitate the experiences
that support healthy social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development
B. Provide employment opportunities for them as well as their parents to attain financial
independence X
C. Offer them to migrate to the neighboring countries as foreign refugees X
D. Secure their safety by imposing strict curfew hours X

Question 23. The United Nations is committed to addressing climate through mitigation
and adaptation. Which of the following is the best way of addressing the issue?
A. Deepen strategic and operational collaboration with international and regional
organizations, including international financial institutions and regional development banks,
and other stakeholders. X
B. Developing a policy framework that identifies basic elements needed to prevent human
rights violations. X
C. Facilitate and execute agreements on reducing emissions from deforestation and
forest degradation to protect forests and sustain the livelihoods of the people who
depend on them.
D. Enhancing collaboration among humanitarian organizations, particularly from the Global
South, at the local, national, and regional levels, to strengthen community resilience and
emergency response and establishing a monitoring system to assess progress on the
implementation of preparedness measures. X

Question 24. Why are educational environments very crucial to peace education? *
A. The social, cultural, economic, and political contexts in which educators work shape the
specific content and methods they choose for peace education.
B. The variety of different educational settings from rural to urban, school-based to the
community, and within the formal curricula or non-formal popular education projects are
relevant to peace education.
C. Many teachers infuse peace education into traditional academic subjects such as literature,
math, science, history, language, civics, and the arts.
D. All of the above

Question 25. What is celebrated every December 10?

A. Mother Language Day
B. Human Rights Day (December 10)
B. Earth’s Day (April 22)
D. International Day of Tolerance

Question 26. What kind of tension is referred to when people prefer to have quick
answers and ready solutions to many problems even if its calls for a patient, concerted,
negotiated strategy of reform?
A. Tension between modernity and tradition
B. Tension between long-term and short-term considerations
C. Tension between spiritual and material
D. Tension between individual and universal

The tension between long-term and short-term considerations: this has always existed but
today it is sustained by the predominance of the ephemeral and the instantaneous, in a world
where an over-abundance of transient information and emotions continually keeps the
spotlight on immediate problems. Public opinion cries out for quick answers and ready
solutions, whereas many problems call for a patient, concerted, negotiated strategy of reform.
This is precisely the case where education policies are concerned.
Question 27. In what strands of the four pillars of education imply a shift from skill to
competence, or a mix of higher-order skills specific to each individual?
A. Learning to Know
B. Learning to Do
C. Learning to Live Together
D. Learning to Be

Question 28. Which of the following is NOT true about the Four Pillars of Learning?
A. The pillars of learning stress the goal of contributing to social cohesion, intercultural and
international understanding, peaceful interchange, and harmony.
B. The Pillars of Learning imply a shift from schooling to learning throughout life by
"learning how to learn"
C. The pillars of learning stress the importance of a closer linkage between education and the
world of work.
D. The Pillars of Learning adheres to the instrumental and purely academic view of
education that focuses on the achievement of specific aims of education such as
economic productivity.

Question 29. What pillar of education of J. Delors (UNESCO) focuses on voc-tech

relevant to people-centered human development?
A. Learning to Know
B. Learning to Do
C. Learning to Live Together
D. Learning to Be

Question 30. The rapid traversing of ideas, attitudes, and values across national borders
generally leads to interconnectedness and interaction between peoples of diverse
cultures and ways of life. What is being referred to?
A. Cultural Globalization
B. Fundamentalism X
C. Multiculturalism X
D. Clash of civilization X

Question 31. What is considered a political impact of globalization?

A. Changing role of education in terms of preparing students for the world of work.
B. The threat to the autonomy of national educational systems by globalization.
C. Reforms in education as lifelong education.
D. Branding, globalization, and learning to be consumers. X

Question 32. What United Nations Decade are we celebrating for 2005-2014?
A. Educating for a Culture of Peace
B. Educating for International Understanding
C. Educating for Sustainable Development
D. Promoting the Rights of the Elderly

Question 33. With the growing competition brought about by globalization, what is
preferred by most employers in hiring their employees?
A. Flexible
B. Selective
C. Quick
D. None of the above

Question 34. Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe contextualized
learning as a major paradigm shift in education?*

Contextual learning is a method of instruction that enables students to apply new knowledge
and skills to real-life situations.

A. From limited access to time-bound and space-limited education to borderless education,

lifelong learning for all in a learning society.
B. From traditional pedagogies to more modern strategies of teaching and learning.
C. From knowledge limited to the local scene to the globalized knowledge, values, attitudes,
and skills interfaced with local wisdom.
D. Pre-organized subject matter to localized themes generated from the global realities and
the cultural relevance, meaningful and useful to the learner.

Question 35. What current trend in education focuses on the study of the basic concepts,
beliefs, and values underlying our democratic political community and constitutional
order?
A. Civic education
B. Development education
C. Peace education
D. Multicultural education

Question 36. Which of the following is the first target of the Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs) formulated by member states of the UN in September 2000?
A. Reduce child mortality
B. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
C. Reduce death due to HIV/AIDS and malaria
D. Achieve universal access to primary education

Question 37. Which of the following statements about Human Rights Education (HRE)
is correct?
A. HRE is more of the responsibility of the state to implement human rights law rather than
the protection of the rights holders X
B. HRE should focus more on rights based on "law in books", rather than "law in real life". X
C. HRE needs to focus on the values, principles, and standards and human rights and
how they can be translated into day-to-day actions
D. Human Rights Standards vary from society to society and HRE therefore should also vary
in terms of approaches and methods

Question 38. What is the implication and globalization to the practice and experience of
education?
A. Increase in state and government support and subsidy for education
B. Commodification and the corporate takeover of education
C. Greater autonomy of national educational systems
D. Delocalization of technologies and orientations in education
Question 39. Which of the following skills corresponds to the Fourth Pillar of Learning,
"Learning to live together"?
A. Empathy and cooperative social behavior- learning to live together
B. Personal commitment and sense of responsibility- learning to be
C. Adaptability to change in the world of work- learning to transform
D. Reasoning and problem-solving skills- learning to know

Question 40. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Multicultural education?

A. Personality empowering
C. Pedagogically humanistic
B. Socially transformative
D. Culturally discriminating- DO NOT DISCRIMINATEEE

Question 41. What is the character of education that manifests democratization of

access and inclusivity?
A. Relevance
B. Sustainability
C. Quality
D. Equity- Equity in education means that personal or social circumstances such as
gender, ethnic origin or family background, are not obstacles to achieving educational
potential (definition of fairness) and that all individuals reach at least a basic minimum
level of skills (definition of inclusion).

Question 42. What is the kind of education that emphasizes human-earth relationships
and fosters a vision of education for sustainable development to build a global culture of
ecological responsibility?
A. Human Rights Education X
B. Development Education
C. Environmental Education
D. Global Education X

Question 43. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of multicultural education?

A. Multicultural education increases positive relationships through the achievement of
common goals, respect, appreciation, and commitment to equality among teachers and
students. X
B. Multicultural education decreases stereotyping and prejudice through direct contact and
interaction among diverse individuals. X
C. Multicultural education promotes the independence of various ethnic groups in
development and supports a fragmented view of the world.
D. Multicultural education renews the vitality of society through the richness of the different
cultures of its members and fosters development. X

Question 44. Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of social media?
A. Mass media decreases prejudice and discrimination.
B. Mass media enriches educational programs. X
C. Mass media increases students’ exposure to diversity. X
D. Mass media helps provoke discussion of current issues. X

Question 45. Which among the following rights manifests rule of law and good
governance? *
A. Right to education X
B. Right to environmental protection X
C. Right of participation
D. Right to work

Question 46. Which among the following is NOT a core principle of human rights?
A. Human dignity X
B. Non-discrimination X
C. Universality X
D. Independence

Question 47. How are human rights principles reflected in the activities of national and
local governments?*
A. Legislating laws to include rights education in all levels of schooling
B. Organizing local exhibits or events to highlight the children’s talents and local products X
C. Asking the community leaders to volunteer in the construction of a barangay hall X
D. Lobbying to the UN High Commission on Human Rights to allocate a higher budget for
the Philippines’ Commission on Human Rights.

Question 48. Which of the following could be a reason to justify peace education as a
series of "teaching encounters" or a teaching-learning process?
A. Desire for peace
B. Nonviolent alternatives for managing conflict
C. Skills for critical analysis of structural arrangements that produce and legitimize injustice
and inequality
D. All of the above

Question 49. Which of the following is accurate in regard to working with parents in
diverse classrooms?
A. The parent’s culture is important, but should not influence their children’s education. X
B. Teachers should demonstrate their "expertise" to parents to show they know best. X
C. Teachers should strive to use a variety of ways to keep parents informed, including
parents who cannot speak English or Filipino.
D. The importance of the family’s influence on children’s education has diminished over the
past few years. X

Question 50. Which of the following is NOT a guiding statement of peace education?
A. Peace education teaches students what to think rather than how to think.
B. Peace education employs a holistic and participatory approach. X
C. Peace education aims not to reproduce but transform. X
D. Peace builds bridges of support among key participants. X

TEACHING PROFESSION

Question 1. Which of the following is NOT in the norms of conduct under RA 6713?

RA 6173- Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees

An act establishing a code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and
employees, to uphold the time-honored principle of public office being a public trust,
granting incentives and rewards for exemplary service, enumerating prohibited acts and
transactions and providing penalties for violations thereof

A. Professionalism X
B. Commitment to the public interest X
C. Justness and sincerity
D. Responsiveness to the private

Question 2. Mr. Santos is a holder of a valid certificate of eligibility as a teacher issued

by the Civil Service Commissioner and the DECS (DECS- DepEd term in the past,
RA9155 Decs to DepEd), while Mr. Cruz is a registered professional. Who is allowed to
practice the teaching profession in the Philippines?
A. Mr. Santos, because of his CSC eligibility certificate
B. Both of them, because their credentials are both recognized by law.
C. Neither of the two because they did not take and pass the LET.
D. Mr. Cruz, because his credentials are recognized by law.

Question 3. Is membership in the accredited professional organization for teacher’s

mandatory for all LET passers?
A. Yes, when the teacher is already teaching.
B. No.
C. Only for LET passers who are not repeaters
D. Yes

Question 4. Teacher Rochelle affirms that being a teacher is a task entrusted by this
world. Does she, therefore, believe that teaching is a _______?
A. Profession
B. Mission
C. Bread butter
D. Vocation

In the context of the teaching profession, there are three terms that are often used to describe
different aspects of being a teacher: teaching as a profession, teaching as a vocation, and
teaching as a mission. Let's explore each of these concepts:

1. Teaching as a Profession: When we say teaching is a profession, it means that

teaching is a chosen career path that requires specialized knowledge, skills, and
training. Teachers who view teaching as a profession typically undergo formal
education and obtain teaching credentials or degrees. They are committed to
professional development, staying up to date with educational research, and
continuously improving their teaching practices. Teaching as a profession involves
adhering to ethical standards and maintaining a level of professionalism in their
interactions with students, colleagues, and parents. It also includes aspects like job
security, career advancement opportunities, and being part of professional
organizations.
2. Teaching as a Vocation: Teaching as a vocation means viewing teaching as a calling
or a strong personal inclination towards the profession. Teachers who see teaching as
a vocation are passionate about their work and feel a deep sense of purpose and
fulfillment in helping others learn and grow. They often have a genuine desire to
 make a positive impact on their students' lives and see teaching as more than just a
job. Teachers with a vocational mindset may find joy and satisfaction in the act of
teaching itself, seeing it as a way to serve and contribute to society.
3. Teaching as a Mission: Teaching as a mission refers to the belief that teaching is a
higher calling or a noble duty to bring about positive change in the lives of students
and society as a whole. Teachers who see teaching as a mission often have a strong
sense of social responsibility and are driven by a desire to make a difference in the
world. They may focus on broader goals such as promoting equity, social justice, or
addressing educational inequalities. Teaching as a mission involves a commitment to
inspiring and empowering students to reach their full potential, fostering critical
thinking, and nurturing values that contribute to a better society.

Question 5. Teacher S, a science teacher has been accused of sexual harassment by one
of her students. What should the school principal do?
A. Tell the teacher to stop reporting to school. X
B. Ask the teacher to surrender to the police. X
C. Create a committee to investigate the accusation.
D. Advice the teacher to transfer to another school. X

Question 6. To ensure high standards of teachers’ personal and professional

development, which measure must be implemented?
I. A school head plans the professional development of his/her teachers.
II. Every teacher formulates his/her own professional development plan. ✓
III. The implementation of what is learned in training must be monitored. ✓
A. II and III
B. II only
C. I and III
D. I only

Question 7. The results of the LET revealed the low performance of future teachers. In
April 2010 only 15% of the BEED and 25% of the BSED graduates passed. What do the
results imply?
A. More training to be given to BEED students. X
B. Determine the specialization of BSE graduates X
C. Implement selective admission in TEIS.
D. Review existing teacher education curriculum vis-a-vis TOS.

Question 8. What norm of conduct is manifested by being loyal to the republic and the
Filipino people?
A. Professionalism
B. Honesty
C. Nationalism and Patriotism
D. Responsiveness to the public

Question 9. What is the job-embedded requirements for teachers and so must

continuously develop themselves in these aspects?
I. Maintains updated pupil/student school records. ✓
II. Conducts action research. ✓
III. Maintains harmonious relationships with stakeholders ✓
IV. Channels and guides learners. ✓
A. II, III, IV
B. I, III, IV
C. I, II, III
D. I, II, III, IV

Question 10. For quality professional development, teachers must consider the NCBTS,
which are the established standards for good teaching in the Philippines. What is meant
by the acronym NCBTS? NATIONAL COMPETENCE BASED TEACHER
STANDARDS
A. National Competency-Basic Teacher Standards
B. National Competency-Based Teaching Standards
C. National Competency-Basic Teaching Standards
D. National Competency-Based Teacher Standards

Question 11. Which of the following manifests "Commitment to democracy" as

explained in RA 6713?
A. Committing to democratic values and ways of life. ✓
B. Maintaining the principle of accountability. ✓
C. Manifesting by deeds the supremacy of civilian authority over the military. ✓
D. All of these

Question 12. Which are the most appropriate characteristics of a globally competent
individual?
A. open-mindedness to a new culture
B. foreign-language policy
C. adaptability to a new work environment
D. familiarity with the new culture

Question 13. Teacher H contracted an illness that required rest for more than one year.
Which leave should she apply for?
A. Personal leave
B. Sick leave- not exceeding 5 days
C. Vacation leave
D. Indefinite leave

Indefinite Leave. —An indefinite sick leave of absence shall be granted to teachers when the
nature of the illness demands a long treatment that will exceed one year at the least.

Question 14. Teacher Toni is in a relationship with his student. Is this allowed?
A. No at all times
B. Yes, provided that Teacher Toni should exercise utmost professional discretion to
avoid scandal, gossip, and preferential treatment of the learner.
C. Yes, they should be proud of their relationship by revealing to the entire class their real
status. X
D. No, unless the principal allowed
 o A romantic student-teacher relationship is a prohibited act in the Philippines. As
teachers, they stand in loco parentis and it is unthinkable for a teacher, who is
recognized by law as substitute of parent, to have a romantic affair with student
o Order avoiding relationships between teachers, students doesn't violate right to free
speech. The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday denied claims that the
order mandating its personnel to avoid relationships and communication with
learners outside of the school setting violates the right to free speech
o Article VIII-The teacher and Learners. Section 7. In a situation where mutual
attraction and subsequent love develop between teacher and learner, the teacher
shall exercise utmost professional discretion to avoid scandal, gossip and
preferential treatment of the learner.
o Under Department Order No. 49 issued Wednesday, DepEd personnel are told to
“avoid relationships, interaction, communication, including following social media
with learners outside of the school setting, except if they are relatives.”

Question 15. Teacher M suffers from hypertension and experiences difficulty in speech.
Which would be affected if he continues teaching?
A. Punctuality
B. Personality
C. Devotion to duty
D. Effectiveness

Question 16. Ms. Sanchez, a BSE graduate, has not passed the LET yet. In what
capacity can she be hired?
A. Permanent status X
B. Emergency status X
C. Provisional for not less than six months
D. Provisional for not less than one year

Question 17. "Once a teacher, forever a student." What does this statement imply about
quality personal and professional development for teachers? *
A. The teacher learns from his/her students. X
B. It is continuing
C. The teacher is able to teach his/her student. X
D. Personal and professional development call for teachers’ exposure to students.

Question 18. Which of these skills must a teacher develop that will enable him/her to
look at problems as opportunities?
I. Addressing problems as fast as possible ✓
II. Remaining alert to the possibility ✓
III. Foster a sense of accomplishment ✓
IV. Promote a sense of belonging
A. I, III, IV
B. I, II, IV
C. I, II, III
D. II, III, IV
Question 19. For relevance to business and industry, what did the First Biennial
National Education on Education (2008) impose for updating the Licensure
Examination for teachers?
A. Vocational skills
B. Upgraded laboratory facilities
C. Technical and scientific competencies
D. Moral and ethical values

Question 20. Principal B acted on the letter of complaint received by his office 30 days
after saying he was preoccupied with more important things in the past few days. Is his
reason acceptable?
A. Yes, because he has to prioritize things.
B. No, RA 6713 states that public officials and employees must act promptly on letters
and requests within 15 working days from receipt thereof.
C. Yes, because the letter of complaint can wait and is of no urgency.
D. No, the reason is simply unacceptable.

Question 21. What is RA 6713 also called?

A. Ethical standards for public Employees
B. Code of Ethical Standards and Conduct of Government Officials and Employees
C. Code of Ethical Standards for Government Officials and Employees
D. Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

Question 22. Teacher Uy was ordered by her principal to come to school on four
consecutive Saturdays for the training of students’ editorial staff of their school paper.
Is this allowed under RA 4670?

Republic Act No. 4670 otherwise known as “The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers”
was passed into law in view of providing professional rights and safeguards to our public-
school teachers in consideration of the exigency and level of difficulty of the exercise of their
profession
A. Yes, because it’s part of the teacher’s other duties
B. Yes, provided the teacher is compensated
C. No, because it’s not clearly indicated in the law.
D. No, because it is not within the regular functions of the classroom teacher.

Question 23. Teacher K teaches in a public school in her locality. Due to a teacher
shortage, her classroom teaching starts at 6:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm. Is the
assignment given to her just?
A. No, Magna Carta for Public School Teachers states that in the exigencies of service,
any teacher may be required to render more than six hours and not more than eight
hours of actual classroom teaching a day.
B. Yes, the situation demands that she render longer teaching hours.
C. Yes, as long as she signs a conformed letter to that effect.
D. No, rendering longer teaching hours would make the teacher tired and exhausted.

Question 24. How do you know a program for teachers’ professional development that
meets a high standard from one that does not? Quality professional development helps
teachers to ______.
A. get intrinsically motivated to grow continuously
B. put themselves far above their student
C. get promoted
D. earn MA units for ranking purposes

Question 25. Mr. Salazar, a school superintendent, filed his statement of assets and
liabilities upon assuming office. Under what ethical standard does this practice fall?
A. Divestment
B. System of Incentives
C. Prohibited Acts and Transactions
D. Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Question 26. A school’s academic coordinator has been found to have engaged in
gambling which has caused him to be absent most of the time. Can his certificate of
registration as a teacher be revoked?
A. Yes, because habitual gambling is dishonorable conduct and is against the practice of
teaching.
B. No, because he’s protected by his rights as a teacher.
C. No, unless he’s proven guilty
D. Yes, because yes incompetent

Question 27. Which of the following is BEST implied by the quality and relevant
teacher development initiatives?*
A. Capacity building of educational community
B. Focus on the non-performers X
C. Lifelong learning
D. Mentoring experts who share the latest ideas about teaching and learning.

Lifelong learning implies that learning does not end when you leave a classroom or
finish a degree. Rather, as you go through life it is essential for you to continually
connect with other professionals to learn, to teach, and to share resources.

Question 28. To whom does the word TEACHER refer?

I. Full-time teachers ✓
II. Part-time teachers ✓
III. Guidance counselors ✓
IV. Librarians ✓
A. I, II, and III
B. I, II, III, and IV
C. I and III
D. III and IV

Question 29. Can Manny Pacquiao be given a special permit to teach boxing in a special
school?
A. No, he is not a teacher education graduate.
B. Yes, he has excelled and gained international recognition.
C. No, he has not passed the LET
D. Yes, he is a graduate of ALS.
Question 30. What is the core of the Teacher Education Development Program?
A. Technology integration in instruction
B. student-centered learning
C. high order thinking skills or HOTS
D. National Competency-Based Teaching Standards

Question 31. Teacher Audrey tutors her students, who have difficulty coping with Math,
after class hours. Is her act ethical?
A. Yes, provided she receives just compensation.
B. No, that is unfair to other students.
C. Yes, provided she does not require a fee from the parents
D. No, she should be free after her official time.

Question 32. Which educational level/s provides for free and compulsory education as
stipulated in Article IV, Section 2 of the Philippine Constitution?
A. Tertiary level
B. Elementary level – FREE EDUCATION AND COMPULSORY
C. Secondary level
D. Elementary and Secondary level- FREE EDUCATION ONLY

RA1955- Section 2. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality basic education and to make such education
accessible to all by providing all Filipino children a free and compulsory education in the
elementary level and free education in the high school level.

Question 33. An education graduate without a license is accepted to teach in a private

school? Is this in violation of RA 7836?
A. Yes, No one may teach without a license
B. Yes
C. No
D. No provided he has taught for at least 3 years

Question 34. You are very much interested in the quality development program for
teachers. What characteristics should you look for?
A. Prescribed by top educational leaders
B. Responsive to identified teachers’ needs
C. Required for renewal of professional license
D. Depends on the availability of funds

Question 35. Teacher Kevin has not practiced his profession for the past five years. Can
he go back to teaching immediately?
A. Yes
B. No, unless he enrolled in a refreshers course of 12 units
C. No
D. Yes, if nobody can take his place

Question 36. It is professional for teachers to receive gifts from students and parents?
A. No, especially if done in exchange for requested concessions
B. Yes, in-season and out-season gifts
C. Yes, if deserved
D. Not at all

Question 37. The teacher performance results provide continual _____ to professional
development.
A. guidance
B. assessment
C. support
D. feedback

Question 38. Societal change requires continually deep-seated questions about "good"
living. Which of these did Socrates recognize as the greatest of human virtues?
A. Fair justice
B. piety the quality of being religious or reverent.
C. courage
D. Moral wisdom

Question 39. Teacher Pedro, the English coordinator, was assisted by teacher Elena
throughout the celebration of English Week. What could teacher Pedro do to
acknowledge teacher Elena’s assistance?
A. Mention formally to the principal the assistance received
B. Keep quiet about the assistance received
C. Make an announcement giving due recognition of the assistance received.
D. Buy her a gift

Question 40. This self-assessment tool is used nationwide and is one of the bases in
planning the _____ training of teachers.
A. division-based
B. pre-service
C. post-service
D. school-based

Question 41. Which is ethical for teachers to do in a situation where he/she falls in love
with the students or when a student falls in love with his/her teacher?
A. The teacher resigns from his/her job.
B. The teacher avoids the learner.
C. The teacher advises the student to discontinue his/her studies. X
D. The teacher exercise discretion to avoid scandal and gossip about preferential
treatment.

Question 42. Which competencies are expected of BEED and BSED graduates?
I. Higher level literacy and critical thinking ✓
II. principled understanding of the learning process ✓
III. Assuming the responsibility to sustain professional growth ✓
IV. Acting as an agent of change
A. II and IV
B. I, II, III, IV
C. I, II, III
D. I and III
Question 43. What should a teacher do when he/she falls in love with his/her student?
A. Court the student at home
B. Wait till the student is no longer under his/her tutelage
C. Propose and marry the student
D. Act normally as if nothing happens and the student does not exist

Question 44. Dr. Velasco, a school division superintendent acted on the complaint filed
by a group of parents against the alleged misconduct of a particular teacher. She issued
a memorandum requiring her to take a leave of absence for a week while the complaint
is being heard yet. Was the action of the superintendent legal?
A. Yes, because she is the superintendent.
B. No, because the complaint has not been heard yet.
C. Yes, the superintendent has disciplinary authority over the teachers.
D. No, the superintendent has no disciplinary authority over teachers.

Question 45. Teachers are required to make an Individual Plan for Professional
Development (IPPD). This is based on the philosophy that the teacher is a "lifelong
learner". The NCBTS provides steps for ____ assessments in making IPPD.
A. need
B. peer
C. collegial
D. self

Question 46. As a professional teacher, you must be good at interactive communication.

What does interactive communication include?
I. Person-to-person e-mail correspondence ✓
II. Interaction through simulations and models ✓
III. Electronic mailing list, video conferencing, chat rooms ✓
IV. Group interaction in virtual learning space or audio communications ✓
A. I, II, and III
B. II and III
C. I, II, III, and IV
D. I and II

Question 47. The new Performance Appraisal System for Teachers (PAST) is ______.
A. practice-based
B. competency-based
C. knowledge-based
D. skill-based

Question 48. How can the efforts of four agencies (DepEd, CHED, PRC CSC) be best
achieved for the training and development of teachers?
A. Synchronization
B. cost-reduction
C. streamlining
D. sharing of resources
Question 49. To ensure high standards of the teacher’s personal and professional
development, what tool/instrument was developed by the DepEd for self-assessment?
A. TPDI The instructional goal of the TPDI was to assist teachers in meeting two Entry-
Level Standards for Michigan teachers related to designing and facilitating learning in the
online environment.
B. TSNA The NCBTS-Teacher's Strengths and Training Need Assessment (TSNA) Tool is a
self-assessment tool that enables teachers to identify their professional strengths and
developmental needs..
C. IPPD- An IPPD is a tool that serves as a guide for the teacher's purposive learning and
development as a professional. The IPPD is structured such that every teacher regularly and
individually prepares, implements, monitors and updates the plan.
D. KSA

Question 50. Teacher Nory wants to continue with her study leave for another six
months after completing a school year. Could she be allowed?
A. Yes, but without compensation
B. No, study leave should not exceed one year
C. No, another teacher should have the chance
D. Yes, if her grades are excellent

1. 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?

A. Pragmatism 
B. Perennialism 
C. Essentialism
D. Existentialism

RATIONALIZATION: C. Essentialism. Essentialism - is an educational theory

rooted in classical realism and idealism which advocates curricular reform
stressing the essentials of the basics like the 3R's.

2. Teacher H 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?

A. Progressivism 
B. Naturalism 
C. Existentialism
D. Idealism

RATIONALIZATION: D - Idealism. Idealism is the answer because it stresses

the existence of ideas independent from the material world. Ideas that which exist
in the mind are the only reality.
3. 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?

A. Naturalism 
B. Idealism 
C. Realism
D. Perennialism

RATIONALIZATION: C - Realism. Realism concerns with what is real, actual.

For ideas to be realized, they must be transferred or demonstrated.

4. In his class, Teacher M always presents principles and values so as to

encourage his students to examine them and decide for themselves whether to
accept them or not. What kind of philosophy does he practice?

A. Idealism 
B. Essentialism 
C. Humanism
D. Existentialism

RATIONALIZATION: D - Existentialism. Existentialism is a philosophy that

emphasizes subjectivity, freedom and responsibility.

5. When a teacher emphasizes that man’s sense should be trusted because they
are the only way to acquire knowledge, the teacher can be regarded as____.

A. Naturalist 
B. Realist 
C. Empiricist
D. Pragmatist

RATIONALIZATION: C -Empiricism. Empiricism upholds that the only source

of knowledge is the senses and sense-based experience.

6. Teacher K views her pupils as unique, free choosing, and responsible

individuals. She plans activities where the pupil can develop his unique
personality. What theory underlies this nature of the pupil?

A. Realism 
B. Essentialism 
C. Existentialism
D. Progressivism
RATIONALIZATION: C. Existentialism. Existentialism is the philosophy of
subjectivity of self hood whose fundamental doctrine proclaims man’s freedom in
the accomplishment of his destiny. In this case, emphasis is given on the students
rather than on the curriculum content.

7. "Learning is the process of retrieving prior learning", this is a statement

from ____.

A. Constructivist 
B. Reconstructivist 
C. Progressivist
D. Empiricist

RATIONALIZATION: A. Constructivist. As defined, Constructivism is a

philosophy of learning which asserts that reality does not exist outside of the
human conceptions. It is the individual that construct reality by reflecting on his
own experience and gives meaning to it. It is founded on the premise that by
reflecting on our own experiences, we construct our own understanding of the
world we live in. Therefore, learning is simply the process of adjusting our mental
modes to accommodate new experiences.

8. Teacher U teaches to his pupils that pleasure is not the highest good.
Teacher's teaching is against what philosophy?

A. Realism 
B. Hedonism 
C. Epicureanism
D. Empiricism

RATIONALIZATION: B. Hedonism. Epicureanism is just a form of Hedonism.

Hedonism is the general, Epicureanism is the specific. Always select the general
answer.

9. After listening to the homily of the Priest about fidelity, Catherine has a
moment of reflection. Her understanding of the value of fidelity has become
deeper as she related this to her past experience. This typifies what kind of
philosophy?

A. Constructivism 
B. Reconstructivism 
C. Humanism
D. Existentialism
RATIONALIZATION: A. Constructivism. Constructivism is a philosophy of
learning which asserts that reality does not exist outside the human conceptions. It
is the individual who construct reality by reflecting on his own experience and
gives meaning to it.

10. After studying the Principle of Identity, Teacher W asks her students to
determine which among the given set of problems conforms to the said
identity. This shows that Teacher W upholds what kind of Philosophy?

A. Perennialism 
B. Progressivism 
C. Essentialism
D. Naturalism

RATIONALIZATION: B. Progressivism. Progressivism is a philosophy of

learning by doing things.

11. Thea listened to the advice given by her sister to end the relationship that
she has with Gilbert. However, her sister learned that the advice she has given
was not followed and Thea decided to continue the relationship. This action of
Thea is a manifestation of what kind of philosophy?

A. Essentialism 
B. Existentialism 
C. Perennialism
D. Humanism

RATIONALIZATION: B. Existentialism. Existentialism is the philosophy of

subjectivity of selfhood and proclaims man’s freedom in the accomplishment of his
destiny.

12. After finishing the degree in Education, Teacher M learns that learning
never stops. In fact, she accumulates more knowledge after leaving the portal
of her alma mater. This typifies what kind of philosophy?

A. Constructivism 
B. Perennialism 
C. Progressivism
D. Humanism

RATIONALIZATION: C. Progressivism. Progressivism connotes change,

growth and development. It is an active form of philosophy for it continues to
evolve.
13. Matilda is an advocate of the principle “making the most of your life”. She
is indeed an advocate of what kind of philosophy?

A. Humanism 
B. Perennialism 
C. Realism
D. Existentialism

RATIONALIZATION: A. Humanism. Humanism is a philosophy that stresses to

“live life to the fullest”.

14. Teacher X is a very dedicated teacher in the nursery. Her foremost

concern is for students to learn how to adapt themselves in the environment.
This shows that Teacher X upholds what kind of philosophy?

A. Naturalism 
B. Pragmatism 
C. Progressivism
D. Rationalism

RATIONALIZATION: A. Naturalism. Naturalism aims to unfold the child’s

potential, not to prepare him for a definite vocation or social position but to
prepare him to adapt to the changing times and needs.

15. 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?

A. Realism 
B. Idealism 
C. Nationalism
D. Constructivism

RATIONALIZATION: B. Idealism. Idealism is a philosophy which asserts that

what’s in the mind is the only reality. In this situation, the teacher inspires his/her
students through the values that he/she possessed. Values are absolute are told to
belong in realm of ideas. Hence, these are considered as ideas that exist only in
the mind.

16. John learns well through active interplay with others. His learning
increases when engaged in activities that has meaning in him. Which
philosophy can describe this?

A. Progressivism 
B. Idealism 
C. Realism
D. Empiricism

RATIONALIZATION: A. Progressivism. Progressivism is a philosophy of

hands of learning or experiential learning. “Learning by doing”. Learning is
based from the questions of one’s experience of the world. Hence, it is the learner
himself who thinks, solves, and gives meaning through his individual experiences.

17. Your teacher is of the opinion that the world and everything in it are ever
changing and so teaches you the skill to cope with the changes. Which in his
governing philosophy?

A. Experimentalism 
B. Existentialism 
C. Idealism
D. Realism

RATIONALIZATION: A. Experimentalism. Experimentalism believes that

things are constantly changing. It is based on the view that reality is what works
right now and that goodness comes from group decisions. As a result, schools exist
to discover and expand the society we live in. Students study social experiences
and solve problems.

18. Principal C shares this thought with his teachers: "Subject matter should
help students understand and appreciate themselves as unique individuals
who accept complete responsibility for their thoughts, feelings, and actions."
From which philosophy is this thought based? / Teacher V teaches her
students to appreciate themselves as unique individuals and are to accept the
responsibility to their feelings, actions and thoughts. She upholds the
philosophy of _______.

A. Perennialism 
B. Essentialism 
C. Existentialism
D. Progressivism

RATIONALIZATION: C. Existentialism. Existentialism is the philosophy of

subjectivity of selfhood and proclaims man’s freedom in the accomplishment of his
destiny.

19. Teacher H class is engage in problem solving activity which in a way is a

reflection of the personal and social experiences. The purpose of this activity is
for the students to acquire the skills that can help them in solving their own
real-life problems. What philosophy can best describe this?

A. Realism 
B. Idealism 
C. Progressivism
D. Existentialism

RATIONALIZATION: C. Progressivism. Progressivism connotes growth and

development. In this manner learning comes best when things are being
experienced, that is learning by doing things. It involves participation of the
students and allows them to exercise freedom.

20. In the Social Science class of Teacher G, students identify the various
social and economic problems that require urgent solutions. They not only
discuss the ways to address it but also agreed to participate in solving them.
What kind of philosophy does this class uphold?

A. Naturalism 
B. Constructivism 
C. Progressivism
D. Reconstructivism

RATIONALIZATION: D. Reconstructivism. Reconstructivism covers the

underlying factors that constitute reality or society. In this regard, students are
encourage to become involved in the problems whether political, social, or
economical that confront the society and be able to arrive at solutions in order to
reconstruct society.

21. A curriculum should only include those that have survived the test of time
and combine the symbols of literature, history, and mathematics. Thus,
curriculum like this contains values that are constant and universal. What
philosophy describes this kind of curriculum?

A. Idealism 
B. Perennialism 
C. Humanism
D. Essentialism

RATIONALIZATION: B. Perennialism. Perennialism maintains that education

involves confronting the problems and questions that have challenged people over
the centuries. Thus there is a need to study classical tradition of great books.
22. Who among the following puts more emphasis on core requirements,
longer school day, longer academic year and more challenging textbooks?

A. Perennialist 
B. Essentialist 
C. Progressivist
D. Existentialist

RATIONALIZATION: B. Essentialist. Essentialism is an educational theory

rooted in classical realism and idealism which advocates curricular reform
stressing the essentials of the basics like the 3R's.

23. “Education is a continuous process of experiencing and of visiting or

reorganizing experiences “according to a Progressivist. What does it mean?

A. Education begins and ends in school.

B. Education takes place anytime and anywhere.
C. Education happens formally and informally.
D. Education goes on throughout life.

RATIONALIZATION: D. Education goes on throughout life. Progressivism

connotes growth and development. It is an active form of philosophy for it
continues to evolve.

24. Mr. Cruz exemplifies an ideal teacher and son. He is competent in his field
based on the various recognitions that he received from his school. As a
dutiful son, he assumes all the responsibilities of raising his family (this
includes his parents, siblings, and their own families) – giving all their needs
and wants. The fulfilment of these is the neglect of the responsibilities to
himself. This attitude of Mr. Cruz is against what kind of philosophy?

A. Existentialism 
B. Constructivism 
C. Pragmatism
D. Humanism

RATIONALIZATION: D. Humanism. Humanism stresses personal culture,

individual freedom, and development (the best way towards full and rich lives).

25. 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. Favoring the former action over the latter exhibits that
Teacher R follows what kind of philosophy?
A. Existentialism 
B. Essentialism 
C. Behaviorism
D. Progressivism

RATIONALIZATION: A. Existentialism. Existentialism is a philosophy that

gives a person the freedom to choose. It is a philosophy of subjectivity.

26. 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?

A. Pragmatism 
B. Perennialism 
C. Naturalism
D. Essentialism

RATIONALIZATION: B. Perennialism. Perennialism views education as a

recurring process based on eternal truths. Good education involves a search for
and understanding of truth which can all be found in the great works of
civilization.

27. Teacher X rates the art work of her students not just on the merit of its
appeal to the senses but also considers its uniqueness and the responsibility
that every student has given in accomplishing the task. This practice shows
how Teacher X upholds this kind of philosophy:

A. Realism 
B. Reconstructivism 
C. Idealism
D. Existentialism

RATIONALIZATION: D. Existentialism. Conceives philosophy as something

that is felt by an individual because it’s concrete in itself or based on what is
concrete. There is also personal involvement in this kind of philosophy.

28. In line with the philosophy of Reconstructivism, which of the following

should be given emphasis in teaching?

A. To seek a better position in the society

B. To compare oneself with the less fortunate
C. To become economically self-reliant
D. To designate one’s superiority over the others

RATIONALIZATION: C. To become economically self-reliant.

Reconstructivism aims to achieve social changes. This is a philosophy that entails
the identification of social problems, finding solutions for this and be a part of the
solution.

29. Joining organizations or clubs in school is requisite to granting of

academic distinction under DECS Order No. 65, s. 1998. This shows school
community connection reflected in activities geared towards society's needs.
What philosophy is related to this? / Activities planned by school clubs or
organizations show school-community connection geared towards society's
needs. What philosophy is related to this?

A. Realism 
B. Progressivism 
C. Existentialism
D. Reconstructivism

RATIONALIZATION: D. Reconstructivism. Reconstructivism aims to achieve

social changes. This is a philosophy that entails the identification of social
problems, finding solutions for this and be a part of the solution.

30. Increase of time allotment in English, Math and Science in the Elementary
level under the New Elementary School Curriculum (NESC) as provided in
DECS Order No. 1, s. 1993 contributes in the culturation of basic literacy by
providing the needed essential skills. The related philosophy is ______.

A. Realism 
B. Essentialism 
C. Idealism
D. Perennialism

RATIONALIZATION: B. Essentialism. Essentialism is an educational theory

rooted in classical realism and idealism which advocates curricular reform
stressing the essentials of the basics like the 3R's.