The Teacher and the Community, School Culture and Organizational Leadership
(Enhancement Program)
1. Which of the following statements about leadership is false?
a. Leadership does not necessarily take place within a hierarchical structure of an organization. b. Not every leader is manager c. When people operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and defined. d. All of the above 2. A leadership style based on a process of exchange. Followers who did poorly are either punished through suspension or separation from their job. a. transactional – operate merit b. laissez-faire – leaders is hands-off c. democratic - leaders is involved and members/ collaborative d. transformational – does not operate of merit but empowerment/ providing guidance 3. A__________ leader is an inspiration to his/her subordinates. He/she puts emphasis on vision as the central dimension of leadership. a. transformational b. transactional c. laissez-faire d. democratic 4. The following are the strands under the academic track in the senior high school except: a. Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) b. Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) c. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) d. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) 5. The following are benefits in using the children’s mother-tongue as a medium of instruction except: a. Children learn better and faster in a language they can understand. b. They enjoy school more and feel more at home. c. Pupil tend to increase self-esteem d. Their memory is enhanced. 6. A kind of leadership approach wherein a leader gives instructions to his/her subordinates specifying on what to do, and how to do it. a. commanding- Authoritative b. persuading c. involving d. empowering 7. The leader is too trusting that he or she delegates work to his or her followers with so much confidence that it will be accomplished successfully. a. empowering – leaders are not in the stage but members to make decision b. commanding c. involving d. persuading 8. The following are characteristics of an organization except: a set of individuals in office b. individual responsibility for definite tasks c. an organizational goal to which the activities of the staff contribute d. strong leadership 9. Under the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Education are five undersecretaries for five different offices. Which among the following is not one of these offices? a. Curriculum and Instruction b. Governance and Operations c. Legal and Legislative Affairs d. Human Resource 10. The following are tracks in the senior high school except: a. sports b. arts and design c. academic track d. home economics 11. How can parent/teacher conferences be better utilized to share information beyond classroom-specific details? a. Post information on the website instead of conferences. b. Email parents instead of face-to-face conferences. c. Provide opportunities for families to talk to guidance, administrators, and another school supports d. Let parents know that conferences are not mandatory if their child is doing well and only have to attend if they are on a behavior plan 12. Methods teachers show care towards students include a. Greeting them as they enter the classroom. b. Making eye contact, smiling c. Maintaining standards d. All of the above 13. Which of the following does not describe the function of theory in education? a. It provides a framework to search for knowledge about education systems. b. It attempts to predict patterns in educational systems. c. It describes what is happening in the schools. d. It explains the educational phenomena. 14. A recently hired principal has identified a need to build the school’s leadership capacity. Which of the following strategies is likely to be most effective in promoting the achievement of this goal? a. rotating a selected set of daily administrative responsibilities among interested teachers on a regular basis b. implementing systems to provide teachers with an ongoing flow of information on legislation, issues, and trends relevant to the school c. using a variety of means to publicly recognize teachers’ accomplishments both inside and outside the classrooms d. supporting teachers in applying the principles of collaborative practice to address grade-level, departmental, or schoolwide issues 15. Of the following, the best argument for the inclusion of students in special education programs in activities with general education students is the probability that the special education students will … a. have less need for specialized services in the school they attend b. learn more in the cognitive and psychomotor domains c. become more competitive with their peers d. be provided with the least restrictive environment 16. The primary role of the supervising or cooperating teacher in the education of the student-teacher is most appropriately described as a. setting a good example for the student teacher to follow b. helping the student-teacher develop effective ways of teaching c. determining the educational philosophy to be implemented by the student teacher d. providing the student teacher with information on classroom management technique 17. The leader can be most confident that a group is functioning well when a. most participants are enjoying the task b. interpersonal and organizational conflicts do not occur c. the reward system is more than adequate d. the participants are interacting with each other on an open basis 18. Methods teachers show care towards students include ___________. a. Greeting them as they enter the classroom. b. Making eye contact, smiling c. Maintaining standards d. All of the above 19. Education is a continuous process of experiencing and of visiting or reorganizing experiences according to progressivism. What does this mean which can be applied to organizational leaders. 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. 20. This law mandated the ECCD through DSWD to provide programs needed by young children that will promote their optimum growth and development. a. RA 7784 b. RA 9155 c. RA 8980 d. RA 8673 21. This law mandated the local government units in coordination with Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to establish a daycare center in every community covering kindergarten program. a. RA 7784 b. RA 9155 c. RA 6972 day care center only d. RA 8980 early childhood care and development council 22. This law is also known as the “Early Childhood Care and Development Council (ECCD) Act 2001”. a. RA 7784 b. RA 9155 c. RA 8980 d. RA 8673 23. This gives emphasis on communicative competence. A teacher who is mindful of this philosophy would demand that students be taught how to communicate clearly in both oral and written. a. progressivism- life long learning b. essentialism – essentials/basics 3rs c. existentialism - individual uniqueness d. linguistic philosophy 24. The capacity to influence people and accomplish desired objectives is called a. power b. authority c. status d. leadership 25. Which is one characteristic of a Laissez-Faire leadership? *trusting followers a. Leader gives opinion only when asked b. Leader takes charge c. Everyone works together and participate d. Leader has high trust to his/her followers 26. The following are the salient features of the K to 12 curriculum highlighted by DepEd except: a. Making the curriculum relevant to learners. b. Integrating technology in the teaching-learning process c. Building proficiency d. Ensuring integrated and seamless learning 27. The following are the salient features of the K to 12 curriculum highlighted by DepEd except: a. Strengthening of the kindergarten in the Philippines b. Gearing up for the future c. Integration of research in the curriculum d. Nurturing the holistically developed Filipino 28. This law is also known as the “Barangay-Level Total Protection of Children Act of 1990”. a. RA 7784 An Act To Strengthen Teacher Education in the Philippines by Establishing. Centers of Excellence, Creating A Teacher Education Counc b. RA 9155 – Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001 c. RA 6972 d. RA 7722 - CHED 29. In a school district where students from particular cultural and language backgrounds are significantly overrepresented in special education programs, educational leaders can best initiate efforts to address the issue by analyzing: a. assessment instruments used to evaluate students for special educational needs. b. the local curriculum and associated student performance expectations. c. instructional strategies used with students prior to their referral for special education. d. the placement procedures currently used to determine students' grade levels. 30. Staff at a middle school are ready to implement instructional changes designed to improve students' math achievement. In planning these changes, the school leader has guided staff in a review of current research on math instruction and an examination of students' math performance for the last three years. The leader can best ensure that the planned changes achieve the desired results by prompting staff to take which of the following additional actions? a. outlining steps for phasing in the instructional changes with one subgroup of students at a time b. communicating the rationale for the instructional changes to students and their families c. seeking individual professional development as needed to prepare for the instructional changes d. developing a plan for assessing student improvement during and following the instructional changes 31. One goal at an elementary school is to create a climate that reflects a commitment to the belief that all children can learn and achieve success. School leaders can best support the achievement of this goal by emphasizing to teachers the value of which of the following classroom practices? a. engaging students in team academic competitions b. using a variety of grouping strategies for activities c. surveying students regularly about their interests d. differentiating standards used to evaluate student work 31. Which of the following behaviors by members of a high school's school site council should be of greatest concern to educational leaders at the school? a. Some members of the council are more reserved than others and are less comfortable expressing their views in front of other members. b. Several members of the instructional staff who are on the council often dismiss comments and suggestions by non-instructional staff and parents/guardians. c. Two members of the council hold very different political and social views and often differ about the best way to proceed in dealing with particular issues. d. Certain members of the council have difficulty staying on topic when discussing issues with other members of the team. 32. Which is one characteristic of Laissez-Faire leadership? a. A leader gives opinion only when asked b. Leader takes charge c. Everyone works together and participate d. A leader has a high trust in his/her followers 33. This law provides the overall framework of school head empowerment by strengthening their leadership roles and school-based management within the context of transparency and local accountability. a. RA 7784 b. RA 9155 c. RA 7783 d. RA 7722 34. Through this law, culture and sports-related functions, programs, and activities were removed from DepEd and transferred to other relevant government agencies. a. RA 7784 b. RA 9155 c. RA 7783 d. RA 7722 35. The following are reasons why the Philippines shifted to the K-12 curriculum except: a. The Philippines is the only country in Asia with a 10-year basic education. b. There is job mismatch c. There is poor quality of education in the Philippines. d. There are too many non-practical subjects. 36. It is his or her rule of thumb that any disorder and chaos in class must be monitored and be minimized or totally eradicated in order to produce the best learning outcomes. a. behaviourist b. progressivist c. constructivist d. linguistic philosophy 37. A ____________ teacher will not settle for sharing of knowledge, ideas, and concepts alone but is rather aware that all the learning experiences he/she provides are meaningful in order to be carried over to the outside world. a. constructivist b. behaviourist c. essentialist d. progressivist 38. Which is a teacher-centered philosophy? a. behaviourist b. essentialist c. linguistic philosophy d. idealist 39. The law that created the TESDA. a. RA 7796 b. RA 7836 c. RA 7783 d. RA 7722 40. Otherwise known as “Governance of Basic Education Act”, this law transformed the name of DECS to the Department of Education (DepEd). a. RA 9515 b. RA 9155 c. RA 9551 d. RA1955 41. How can teachers create a positive learning environment with classroom space? a. buy lots of posters with cute kittens b. create bright, clean, and organized spaces c. make sure students bring materials from home d. only let students use materials that don’t cost too much 42. Which of the following is an example of a toxic school culture? a. confronting negativity and hostility head-on b. often have actively hostile relations among staff c. vigorously celebrate the positive and improving sides of the school d. reconnect staff to the mission of the school to help children learn 43. Which of the following does not describe the function of theory in education? a. It describes what is happening in the schools. b. It explains the educational phenomena. c. It provides a framework to search for knowledge about education systems. d. It attempts to predict patterns in educational systems. 44. Which of the following is the best example of a teacher applying a constructivist approach to student learning? a. A math teacher has students use hands-on materials and real-world problems to acquire new concepts and practice skills. b. A language arts teacher provides students with a concrete reward each time they turn in a written assignment c. A social studies teacher uses visual aids and logical progression of ideas when presenting lectures about new or unfamiliar topics. d. A science teacher models the correct procedures for performing complex experiments before having students perform the experiments. 45. Which among the following is the most correct view about social and individual aims of education? a. Individual aims should be given preference to social aims b. Social aims should be preferred to individual aims c. Individual aims are implied in the social aims of education d. Individual and social aims are only two sides of the same coin. 46. Social aims of education imply the training of a. The individuals for the purpose of serving the needs of the society. b. Individuals according to their needs. c. The individuals according to their capacities. d. The individuals according to the facilities. 47. In a time of reduced school funding, educational leaders can best help ensure that sufficient resources are available to achieve a school's vision and goals for all student groups by emphasizing which of the following approaches? a. using student performance data to identify areas of greatest weakness and making those areas a priority in terms of resource allocation b. soliciting views about budget priorities from a broad range of stakeholders and allocating resources based on level of stakeholder support c. applying a formula for distributing resources that ensures equal allocations for each school program and student population d. using budgets from the previous year as a basis for guiding decisions about resource allocations for each subsequent budget 48. Which of the following is more generally acceptable by modern educationists? a. Contribution to the welfare of society should be the only aim of education b. There should be one single aim of education unchangeable over time and space c. There is one grand objective of education, and that is the development of the inner nature of the child d. Education is bound to have several aims since its concerns are several such as the individual, the society, the family, the nation, and so on. 49. “Education and society are two mutually supporting systems, interconnected, that one cannot thrive in the absence of the other.” What is the reason? a. Education sustains society, preserves culture, ushers in the new one,s and inculcates values b. Education helps to do away with social divisions and produces leaders for governance c, Education makes people employable d. Education modernizes and makes a society civilized 50. Students must perceive all of the following except a. Teacher respects them. b. Learning isn’t challenging. c. Classroom is supportive. d. Teacher cares about their learning. 51. A teacher who lives this philosophy is the type of teacher who is meticulous. a. progressivism b. behaviourism c. constructivism d. linguistic philosophy 52. When a student breaks a classroom procedure, the teacher should _________. a. Remind students of rules. b. Calmly, talk to the student outside the classroom c. Detain the student and call the parents. d. Show superiority to scare the student 52. The leadership theory that asserts that the suitability of a particular style of leadership is determined by relating it to set of variables associated with the organization’s environment. a. contingency theory of leadership b. transformational leadership theory c. transactional leadership theory d. situational leadership theory 53. This leadership theory asserts that there are three factors which determine the influence which a leader has over others, namely, leader-member relations, follower- task structure, and leader-position power a. contingency theory of leadership b. path-goal leadership theory c. transactional leadership theory d. situational leadership theory 54. This leadership theory is based upon the idea that leaders will be more successful if they explain the way followers need to take in order to receive incentives. a. path-goal leadership theory there is goal to achieve and there is how to be able achieve the goal/receive incentives b. transformational leadership theory c. transactional leadership theory concept of reward and punishment d. contingency theory of leadership 55. Leaders can influence the effectiveness of an organization through the following except: a. attendance to professional development activities b. the organization and coordination of work activities c. the allocation of resources to activities and objectives d. the development of members’ skills and confidence 56. The law that created the Commission on Higher Education. a. RA 7722 b. RA 7836 c. RA 7783 d. RA 7784 57. Today, families believe their children have a right to effective, high-quality teaching and care and have become more demanding in their quest for high-quality education. Schools are seeking ways to involve families in their quest for quality. As a result, parent involvement has changed in which of the following important ways? a. Schools and other agencies are expected and involve and collaborate with parents and families in significant ways. b. Educators now expect that parents will be involved in the education of their children both at home and at school. c. Parent involvement may mean that while teachers work with parents to help children learn, they also have to teach parents how to work with their children. d. All of the above 58. A parent comes to meet with you, stating that their child needs to leave school early every Monday for piano lessons. a. Consult with an administrator. b. Applaud them for a job well done in broadening their child’s horizon. c. Question why they are telling this information to you. d. Tell them that it is fine and thank them for telling you. 59. Which of the following “Ps” you should not do when talking to a parent. a. plan b. professionalism c. prepare d. panic 60. A parent comes into the conference ranting about your homework policy. What should be your appropriate response? a. Explain that this policy is important because their child’s classmates are just not so smart. b. Just say that you are the teacher, and you decide. c. Tell them that if their child behaved better in class, you would not have to be strict. d. Explain the educational benefits of your homework policy. 61. What is the purpose of a vision statement? a. to identify key employees b. to talk about why you started the institution c. to develop pricing strategies d. to convey what you want to accomplish 62. A recently hired principal has identified a need to build the school’s leadership capacity. Which of the following strategies is likely to be most effective in promoting achievement of this goal? a. rotating a selected set of daily administrative responsibilities among interested teachers on a regular basis b. implementing systems to provide teachers with an ongoing flow of information on legislation, issues, and trends relevant to the school c. supporting teachers in applying the principles of collaborative practice to address grade-level, departmental, or schoolwide issues d. using a variety of means to publicly recognize teachers’ accomplishments both inside and outside the classrooms 63. Which of the following is the purpose of a vision statement? a. to identify key employees b. to convey what you want to accomplish c. to talk about why you started the institution d. to develop pricing strategies 64. Which of the following demonstrates how the students, staff, and community look at the institution; how safe the school makes the stakeholders feel while on campus; and how high the level of rigor within the classroom? a. school culture b. school norm c. school policy d. school rules 65. Which of the following best describes a positive school culture? a. a school where everyone is happy all the time b. a school where everyone is polite all the time c. a school where everyone performs well in standardized tests d. a school where everyone feels a sense of belonging 66. How do major theories of sociology of education view culture? a. Culture assumes that a common language and values help in the attainment of peace and harmony. b. Culture may be used to maintain privilege and exclude others from the benefits of society. c. Culture can be created, maintained, and modified culture based on their activities d. all of the above 67. Which of the following situations show teacher’s intercultural competence in the classroom? a. Sensitivity to selective feelings of students and responding it immediately b. An understanding, appreciation, and respect for cultural diversity in human life c. Understanding that there are limited cultural realities throughout the world d. Unconscious process of intercultural communication in the classroom 68. Which of the following does not describe the function of theory in education? a. It provides a framework to search for knowledge about education systems. b. It attempts to predict patterns in educational systems. c. It describes what is happening in the schools. d. It explains the educational phenomena. 69. Which dimension of culture deals with the quality of the learning environment is determined by assessing the degree to which students are continually engaged in substantive, cognitively challenging activities? a. Professional Orientation b. Organizational Structure c. Quality of the Learning Environment d. Student-Centered 70. Cruising schools refer to schools that are generally perceived as effective by the teachers, administrators, and the surrounding community. They are usually located in higher Socio-Economic Status (SES) areas where pupils achieve despite the quality of teaching. Students score well on standardized measures when compared with the population at large, though not necessarily well against other students of similar economic backgrounds while strolling schools pertain to a. schools that have the will to improve but lack the direction or the skill. b. schools that are ineffective schools often found in lower SES areas. c. schools which are undemanding and the teacher explain away failure by blaming it on the home-life of the students. d. schools that seem to be meandering into the future. It often requires stimulation from an outside source. 71. All of the following deals with school culture and leadership, except: a. Core values of collegiality, performance, and improvement that engender quality, achievement, and learning for everyone b. Positive beliefs and assumptions about the potential of students and staff to learn and grow c. A puny professional community that uses knowledge experience and research to improve practice d. An informal network that fosters positive communication flow 72. Which of the following refers to the school mission? a. A mission statement for education is a public declaration that an educational institution makes describing its core purpose and organizational commitments. b. A mission statement for education refers to a standard that guides an institution’s internal decision-making and aligns its goals. c. Mission statements are documents that define where your school is going and drive decisions accordingly d. All of the above. 73. A mission statement should answer the question: a. What business are we in? b. What are our goals? c. What is our strategy? d. Who are our competitors? 74. An organization's strategy is related to its __________ in much the same way that its __________ is/are related to its strategy. a. tactics; mission b. goals; tactics c. mission; tactics d. goals; mission 75. Which of the following is most desirable for a teacher? a. To be punctual in the class b. Clear, precise, and systematic presentation of the subject matter. c. To be a strict disciplinarian d. To be permissive in the class 76. Teaching will be effective if the teacher a. is a master of the subject b. has much experience in teaching the subject c. starts from what students know already d. uses many instructional aids 77. Which is not the focal point of the triangular process of teaching? a. Teaching method b. Teacher c. Pupil d. Contents 78. When studying different areas of the world, it is important to have an idea of a particular region’s culture before continuing. But, how do we define “culture”? a. A particular person’s lifestyle b. A delicious dessert from Oregon Dairy c. All the elements that make up a society or civilization d. A particular segment that has interesting values 79. We have spent a lot of time talking about some of the dangers to be aware of when studying culture. One of the major pitfalls of this is developing the belief that your culture is racially superior to another. What is that danger called? a. Segregation b. Racism about race c. Stereotyping d. Ethnocentrism about culture 80. It is not one of the responsibilities of the principal. a. evaluation of teachers b. developing, implementing and evaluating school programs and projects c. delegating tasks and teaching assignments d. facilitating instruction 81. The following are responsibilities of the teacher except: a. managing classroom environment b. facilitating instruction c. assessment of student learning d. evaluating school projects 82. They are assigned to support and to help maintain a positive learning environment and to keep the school clean and safe from harm. a. school principal b. teaching staff c. department heads d. academic non-teaching personnel 83. They are the primary stakeholders that benefits from the school. a. community b. parents c. teacher d. students 84, This refers to the location where the school is situated. a. division b. district c. region d. community 85. They come from different age groups, cultures, and backgrounds and their ultimate goal is to be trained and educated. a. students b. parents c. teacher d. community 86. They make the teaching profession a challenging work for teachers. a. students b. parents c. teacher d. community 87. Each school needs a _________________ that will guide faculty members and support staff in fulfilling school’s mandate. a. leader b. manager c. administrator d. supervisor 88. This leadership theory assumes that leadership is inherent and that great leaders are born and not made. a. great man theory of leadership b. situational leadership theory c. path-goal leadership theory d. contingency theory of leadership 89. This leadership examines human personality claims that leadership is rooted in the characteristics of the leader. a. trait theory of leadership b. great man theory of leadership c. path-goal leadership theory d. contingency theory of leadership 90. The theory claims that there is no one best way to lead and that effective leaders are those who can adapt their leadership style to the setting for which they are responsible. a. situational leadership theory b. transformational leadership theory c. transactional leadership theory d. contingency theory of leadership 91. Leaders can influence the effectiveness of an organization through the following except: a. the choice of objectives and strategies to pursue b. the leadership style to be utilized c. the motivation of members to achieve the objectives d. the mutual trust and cooperation of members 92. Instructional leadership is based on three-dimensional approach. Which of the following is not part of this approach? a. defining the schools mission b. designing lesson plans c. managing the instructional program d. promoting a positive school climate 93. A _______________________________inspires his followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes by inspiring them and in the process develop their own capacity. a. transactional leader b. transformational leader c. situational leader d. democratic leader 94. Leadership ________________for it involves transactional and interactive events that appear between the leader and followers a. involves influences b. is a process c. occurs within a group context d. involves goal achievement 95. Leadership ____________________ for it relates to how the leaders affect the followers significantly towards mutual cooperation. a. occurs within a group context b. is a process c. involves influences d. involves goal achievement 96. Leadership ________________________________ because leaders guide their followers to achieve their common goals together. a. occurs within a group context b. is a process c. involves goal achievement d. involves influences 97. The establishment of a basic education in the Philippines requires the following except: a. school principal b. academic non-teaching personnel c. department heads d. teaching staff 98. He/She is in charge of managing the major administrative tasks and supervising all the teachers and students. a. registrar b. guidance counselor c. principal d. department chair. 99. He/she is responsible in managing classroom environment, facilitating instruction and assessment of student learning. a. principal b. guidance counselor c. teacher d. department chair. 100. DepEd restructured the content of the old basic education curriculum by using examples, activities, songs, poems, stories, and illustrations for teaching and learning that are based on local culture, history, and reality. a. Thematic Curriculum b. Societal Curriculum c. Contextualization Curriculum d. Mother Tongue-Base Multilingual Education 101. How do major theories of sociology of education view culture? a. Culture assumes that a common language and values help in the attainment of peace and harmony. b. Culture may be used to maintain privilege and exclude others from the benefits of the society. c. Culture can be created, maintained, and modified culture based from their activities d. all of the above 102. Which of the following situations show teacher’s intercultural competence in the classroom? a. Sensitivity to selective feelings of students and responding it immediately b. Understanding that there are limited cultural realities throughout the world c. Unconscious process of intercultural communication in the classroom d. An understanding, appreciation, and respect for cultural diversity in human life 103. Which of the school activities helps to create a positive learning environment? a. Encouraging only the excellent performing personnel to apply for promotion. b. Giving commendation to faculty/staff accomplishments. c. Providing clear expectations to the academic community. d. Encouraging to participate in accomplishing school vision and goals. 104. Which of the following exemplifies the best example of cooperation and voluntarism in the Parent-Teacher Association? a. Attending regular meetings b. Fund raising for PT funds c. Running the school canteen d. Helping hands after a natural crisis, e.g. devastating storm 105. Which of the following statements is false? a. Leadership is no other than management. b. Leadership is inherent to the teaching profession. c. Leadership is vital to the effectiveness of educational institutions.. d. Leadership plays an essential role in the achievement of the organizational goal. 106. A teacher is considered as a leader by serving as a liaison officer between the administration and his/her colleagues. a. being a department chair/coordinator b. being a curriculum and assessment specialist c. grade level/subject coordinator d. being a facilitator 107. A teacher is considered as a leader by leading his/her colleagues to follow curriculum standards and to develop appropriate assessment. a. being a curriculum and assessment specialist b. being a department chair/coordinator c. being a facilitator d. grade level/subject coordinator 108. Which of the following is not reflective of the teacher being a leader? a. being a mentor b. being a partner of parents in the students education c. being a department chair d, being a subject coordinator 109. The following are the issues that influenced the implementation of K-12 except: A. A low score in the country’s national assessment test. B. Poor quality of education C. Too young for labor force D. Too many non-practical subjects 110. What is one common characteristic of a positive school culture? a. The classrooms are chaotic and messy. b. Academics are prioritized over social and emotional learning. c. Differences are noticed, admired, and taken seriously. d. Children are not involved in decisions about their learning.