“SOCIAL DIMENSIONS

OF EDUCATION”
 SAMPLE
QUESTIONS
(Social Dimensions of
Education)
1. Which organization advanced insights on
“Learning to Treasure Within” for 21st century
education?
A. Asia Pacific Regional Bureau
B. Education for All initiative
C. International Commission for the 21st century
D. General International Conference
1. Which organization advanced insights on
“Learning to Treasure Within” for 21st century
education?
A. Asia Pacific Regional Bureau
B. Education for All initiative
C. International Commission for the 21st
century
D. General International Conference
2. How can the learner begin in himself to take
the path of living and working together in the 21st
century world?
A. Faith in a church
B. Service of fellowmen
C. Find inner peace
D. Outreach activities
2. How can the learner begin in himself to take
the path of living and working together in the 21st
century world?
A. Faith in a church
B. Service of fellowmen
C. Find inner peace
D. Outreach activities
3. How is Plato’s “contemplative use of the mind
can be “best characterized”?
A. Rota or routine
B. Creative
C. Introspective
D. Interactive
3. How is Plato’s “contemplative use of the mind
can be “best characterized”?
A. Rota or routine
B. Creative
C. Introspective
D. Interactive
4. How can the moral attitude of student Rina be
judged as she goes to Church confession
everyday to be washed of all sins?
A. Callous C. Strict
B. Scrupulous D. Pharisaical
4. How can the moral attitude of student Rina be
judged as she goes to Church confession
everyday to be washed of all sins?
A. Callous C. Strict
B. Scrupulous D. Pharisaical
5. What was the degree of moral certitude in the
decision of the United States to drop Atomic
bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in order to
prevent in prolonged way by a land invasion of
Japan?
A. Perplexed C. Probable
B. Certain D. Doubtful
5. What was the degree of moral certitude in the
decision of the United States to drop Atomic
bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in order to
prevent in prolonged way by a land invasion of
Japan?
A. Perplexed C. Probable
B. Certain D. Doubtful
6. What moral principle applies to removal of life
sustaining machines from comatose patients
whom doctors believe can no longer medically
saved?
A. Principle of Lesser evil
B. Principle of Double Effect
C. Principle of Formal Cooperation
D. Principle of Material Cooperation
6. What moral principle applies to removal of life
sustaining machines from comatose patients
whom doctors believe can no longer medically
saved?
A. Principle of Lesser evil
B. Principle of Double Effect
C. Principle of Formal Cooperation
D. Principle of Material Cooperation
7.What principle or moral discernment applies to
fire victims who decided to jump over a ten-
storey building rather than die by being burned to
death?
A. Principle of Lesser Evil
B. Principle of Material Cooperation
C. Principle of Formal Cooperation
D. Principle of Double Effect
7.What principle or moral discernment applies to
fire victims who decided to jump over a ten-
storey building rather than die by being burned to
death?
A. Principle of Lesser Evil
B. Principle of Material Cooperation
C. Principle of Formal Cooperation
D. Principle of Double Effect
8.How can the local government support
schools?
A. Give donations for school projects
B. Provide security in school premises
C. Allow school to join civic celebrations
D. Provides fiscal funding to support schools
8.How can the local government support
schools?
A. Give donations for school projects
B. Provide security in school premises
C. Allow school to join civic celebrations
D. Provides fiscal funding to support
schools
9. For gender fair language that advances
feminism, how should congressmen be
addressed?
A. Members of congress
B. Politicians
C. Statesman
D. Assemblyman
9. For gender fair language that advances
feminism, how should congressmen be
addressed?
A. Members of congress
B. Politicians
C. Statesman
D. Assemblyman
10. The 4 Pillars of Education started with the
report entitled “Learning the Treasure Within”.
Which of the following is responsible for writing
this report about the new insights for the
education in the 21st century?
a. Jaques Delor
b. Edgar Faure
c. International Commission on Education for the
21st Century
d. Education for All Initiative
10. The 4 Pillars of Education started with the
report entitled “Learning the Treasure Within”.
Which of the following is responsible for writing
this report about the new insights for the
education in the 21st century?
a. Jaques Delor
b. Edgar Faure
c. International Commission on Education for
the 21st Century
d. Education for All Initiative
11. Which among the Four Pillars of Learning is
essential for two conflicting countries so that they
may achieve a lifelong culture of peace?
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
11. Which among the Four Pillars of Learning is
essential for two conflicting countries so that they
may achieve a lifelong culture of peace?
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
12. Personal development covers activities that
improve awareness and identity, develop talents
and potential, build human capital and facilitate
employability, enhance quality of life and contribute
to the realization of dreams and aspirations.
Personal development therefore is an example of
_____.
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
12. Personal development covers activities that
improve awareness and identity, develop talents
and potential, build human capital and facilitate
employability, enhance quality of life and contribute
to the realization of dreams and aspirations.
Personal development therefore is an example of
_____.
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
13. Concentration, memory skills and critical
thinking skills are part of _____.
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
13. Concentration, memory skills and critical
thinking skills are part of _____.
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
14. In this Pillar of Learning, the emphasis is the
complete fulfillment of man and his development
in a holistic way as an individual, member of a
family and community and as a responsible
citizen.
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
14. In this Pillar of Learning, the emphasis is the
complete fulfillment of man and his development
in a holistic way as an individual, member of a
family and community and as a responsible
citizen.
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
15. Maya Angelou, a world-famous American
author once said, "It is time for parents to teach
young people early on that in diversity there is
beauty and there is strength." Her appreciation on
diversity can be attributed to what Pillar of
Learning?
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
15. Maya Angelou, a world-famous American
author once said, "It is time for parents to teach
young people early on that in diversity there is
beauty and there is strength." Her appreciation on
diversity can be attributed to what Pillar of
Learning?
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
16. Abraham Maslow’s concept about self-
actualization is one of the elements of _____.
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
16. Abraham Maslow’s concept about self-
actualization is one of the elements of _____.
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
17. In applying for a job, an applicant must
ensure that his technical skills are in line with the
occupation he is applying for. This situation
demonstrates what Pillar of Learning?
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
17. In applying for a job, an applicant must
ensure that his technical skills are in line with the
occupation he is applying for. This situation
demonstrates what Pillar of Learning?
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
18. Skills in reading with comprehension, asking
questions, gathering data and selecting
information fall under what Pillar of Learning?
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
18. Skills in reading with comprehension, asking
questions, gathering data and selecting
information fall under what Pillar of Learning?
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
19. Mahatma Gandhi is famous for his quote that
says "The best way to find yourself is to lose
yourself in the service of others." In line with this,
developing love and concern for others through
service is an example of _____.
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
19. Mahatma Gandhi is famous for his quote that
says "The best way to find yourself is to lose
yourself in the service of others." In line with this,
developing love and concern for others through
service is an example of _____.
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
20. K to 12 curriculum is a learner-centered
curriculum. It focuses on the optimum
development of the Filipino child. This feature of
K to 12 is in line with what Pillar of Learning?
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
20. K to 12 curriculum is a learner-centered
curriculum. It focuses on the optimum
development of the Filipino child. This feature of
K to 12 is in line with what Pillar of Learning?
A.Learning to Know
B.Learning to Do
C.Learning to Live Together
D.Learning to Be
21.In line with professionalism, what does the old
maxim “Once a teacher, forever a teacher” would
mean?
a. Professional relationship
b. Professional income
c. Professional license
d. Professional dedication
21.In line with professionalism, what does the old
maxim “Once a teacher, forever a teacher” would
mean?
a. Professional relationship
b. Professional income
c. Professional license
d. Professional dedication
22. The development of sound
judgment, commitment to truth,
and the strengthening of the moral
fabric of society all belong to this
major goal of Philippine education.
A. Self – realization
B. Ethical character
C. Autonomy
D. Enculturation
22. The development of sound
judgment, commitment to truth,
and the strengthening of the moral
fabric of society all belong to this
major goal of Philippine education.
A. Self – realization
B. Ethical character
C. Autonomy
D. Enculturation
 22. In reference to Lao Tzu, what is his concept
of evil as opposed to good?
a. Emptiness
b. Opposites
c. Sins of human nature
d. Virtue against vice1
 22. In reference to Lao Tzu, what is his concept
of evil as opposed to good?
a. Emptiness
b. Opposites
c. Sins of human nature
d. Virtue against vice1
23. What is the most facilitative or conducive
way of instituting reforms and changes in school
services in a client-based perspective?
a. Student’s feedback
b. Teacher’s review
c. Principal’s awareness
d. Parent’s recommendation
23. What is the most facilitative or conducive
way of instituting reforms and changes in school
services in a client-based perspective?
a. Student’s feedback
b. Teacher’s review
c. Principal’s awareness
d. Parent’s recommendation
24. Which among the following shows PWEDE
NA MENTALITY vs EXCELLENCE?
a. Arduous preparations
b. Committed to work
c. Resignation to mediocrity
d. Giving one's best
24. Which among the following shows PWEDE
NA MENTALITY vs EXCELLENCE?
a. Arduous preparations
b. Committed to work
c. Resignation to mediocrity
d. Giving one's best
25. What educational philosophy should a
teacher emphasize if he wants his students to
develop self-responsibility in their own learning?
a. Utilitarianist
b. Progressivist
c. Essentialist
d. Constructivist
25. What educational philosophy should a
teacher emphasize if he wants his students to
develop self-responsibility in their own learning?
a. Utilitarianist
b. Progressivist
c. Essentialist
d. Constructivist
26. Among active participation of school officials
and teachers in the community. Which of the
following is not appropriate due to prevailing
religious sentiments?
a. Literacy assistance for out-of-school
children/youths
b. Household campaign for healthful practice
c. Introducing cooperative thrift practices
d. Promoting contraceptives for planned
parenthood
26. Among active participation of school officials
and teachers in the community. Which of the
following is not appropriate due to prevailing
religious sentiments?
a. Literacy assistance for out-of-school
children/youths
b. Household campaign for healthful practice
c. Introducing cooperative thrift practices
d. Promoting contraceptives for planned
parenthood
27. Transparency International, a global
corruption watch dog, rates the Philippines as
one of the most corrupt nation in Asia. What
educational program is relevant to this situation?
a. Values Education
b. Cultural Preservation Program
c. Socio-Economic Development
d. Infrastructure Modernization
27. Transparency International, a global
corruption watch dog, rates the Philippines as
one of the most corrupt nation in Asia. What
educational program is relevant to this situation?
a. Values Education
b. Cultural Preservation Program
c. Socio-Economic Development
d. Infrastructure Modernization
28. There will always be someone who will say
“teachers only.” What does this kind of comment
about the speaker’s perception of teachers?
a. The teaching profession is insignificant
b. Teachers receive the lowest salaries
c. The speaker is a reluctant teacher
d. The speaker is not proud to be a teacher
28. There will always be someone who will say
“teachers only.” What does this kind of comment
about the speaker’s perception of teachers?
a. The teaching profession is insignificant
b. Teachers receive the lowest salaries
c. The speaker is a reluctant teacher
d. The speaker is not proud to be a teacher
29. “An ounce of experience is better than a ton
of theory” was one of John Dewey’s main
contentions. This statement underscores the…
a. Need for theory
b. Primacy of experience
c. Lack of practice
d. All of the above
29. “An ounce of experience is better than a ton
of theory” was one of John Dewey’s main
contentions. This statement underscores the…
a. Need for theory
b. Primacy of experience
c. Lack of practice
d. All of the above
30. What philosophy envisions to teach the
learners basic knowledge, skills and values for
them to become model citizens?
A. Essentialism
B. Behaviorism
C. Existentialism
D. Pragmatism
30. What philosophy envisions to teach the
learners basic knowledge, skills and values for
them to become model citizens?
A. Essentialism
B. Behaviorism
C. Existentialism
D. Pragmatism
31. Teacher Jhera sees to it that she provides
opportunities for her students to apply the lesson
they have learned for the day. Based on that,
Teacher Jhera therefore is an advocate of
______.
A. Essentialism
B. Behaviorism
C. Existentialism
D. Pragmatism
31. Teacher Jhera sees to it that she provides
opportunities for her students to apply the lesson
they have learned for the day. Based on that,
Teacher Jhera therefore is an advocate of
______.
A. Essentialism
B. Behaviorism
C. Existentialism
D. Pragmatism
32. “I am the master of my fate. I am the captain
of my soul.”
A. Essentialism
B. Behaviorism
C. Existentialism
D. Pragmatism
32. “I am the master of my fate. I am the captain
of my soul.”
A. Essentialism
B. Behaviorism
C. Existentialism
D. Pragmatism
33. Experiential Learning is often attributed to
what school of thought?
A. Progressivism
B. Behaviorism
C. Idealism
D. Perennialism
33. Experiential Learning is often attributed to
what school of thought?
A. Progressivism

B. Behaviorism
C. Idealism
D. Perennialism
34. Ana’s circle of friends used to say bad words.
As a result, Ana starts to say bad words just like
her friends do.
A. Essentialism
B. Behaviorism
C. Existentialism
D. Pragmatism
34. Ana’s circle of friends used to say bad words.
As a result, Ana starts to say bad words just like
her friends do.
A. Essentialism
B. Behaviorism
C. Existentialism
D. Pragmatism
35. What is useful is true. This is an example of
______.
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism
35. What is useful is true. This is an example of
______.
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism
36. He is the man behind the philosophy of
existentialism.
A. William Bagley
B. John Watson
C. Jean Paul Sartre
D. John Dewey
36. He is the man behind the philosophy of
existentialism.
A. William Bagley
B. John Watson
C. Jean Paul Sartre
D. John Dewey
37. Which among the following philosophies is
the most student-centered?
A. Perennialism C. Behaviorism
B. Progressivism D.
Essentialism
37. Which among the following philosophies is
the most student-centered?
A. Perennialism C. Behaviorism
B. Progressivism D. Essentialism
SITUATION
Teacher A—the learner is a product of his
environment. Sometime he has no choice. He is
determined by his environment.
Teacher B—the learner can choose what he can
become despite his environment
Teacher C—the learner is a social being who
learns well through an active interplay with others
Teacher D—the learner is a rational being.
Schools should develop his rational and moral
powers.
38. Whose philosophical concept is that of
Teacher A?

A. Behaviorist’s C. Progressivist’s
B. Existentialist’s D. Rationalist’s
SITUATION
Teacher A—the learner is a product of his
environment. Sometime he has no choice. He is
determined by his environment.
Teacher B—the learner can choose what he can
become despite his environment
Teacher C—the learner is a social being who
learns well through an active interplay with others
Teacher D—the learner is a rational being.
Schools should develop his rational and moral
powers.
38. Whose philosophical concept is that of
Teacher A?

A. Behaviorist’s C. Progressivist’s
B. Existentialist’s D. Rationalist’s
38. Whose philosophical concept is that of
Teacher A?

A. Behaviorist’s C. Progressivist’s
B. Existentialist’s D. Rationalist’s
39. If your agree with Teacher C, you are more
of a/ an ________________.

A. Progressivist C. Essentialist
B. Existentialist D. Rationalist
SITUATION
Teacher A—the learner is a product of his
environment. Sometime he has no choice. He is
determined by his environment.
Teacher B—the learner can choose what he can
become despite his environment
Teacher C—the learner is a social being who
learns well through an active interplay with others
Teacher D—the learner is a rational being.
Schools should develop his rational and moral
powers.
39. If your agree with Teacher C, you are more
of a/ an ________________.

A. Progressivist C. Essentialist
B. Existentialist D. Rationalist
39. If your agree with Teacher C, you are more
of a/ an ________________.

A. Progressivist C. Essentialist
B. Existentialist D. Rationalist
40. Whose response denies man’s freewill?
A. Teacher A’s C. Teacher B’s
B. Teacher C’s D. Teacher D’s
SITUATION
Teacher A—the learner is a product of his
environment. Sometime he has no choice. He is
determined by his environment.
Teacher B—the learner can choose what he can
become despite his environment
Teacher C—the learner is a social being who
learns well through an active interplay with others
Teacher D—the learner is a rational being.
Schools should develop his rational and moral
powers.
40. Whose response denies man’s freewill?
A. Teacher A’s C. Teacher B’s
B. Teacher C’s D. Teacher D’s
40. Whose response denies man’s freewill?
A. Teacher A’s C. Teacher B’s
B. Teacher C’s D. Teacher D’s
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