1. The
Department of Education gives greater emphasis on the development of basic
skills. What is the philosophical basis for this?
a.
Essentialism
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
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?
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
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
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 reconstructionists?
a.
Experiential learning
b.
Socialization
c. Social
problem
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.
11.
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
12.
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
c. Realism
d. Social
Reconstructionism
13.
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
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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
17. 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
18. Which
program in the educational system seems to be aligned to the Christian
humanitarian principle 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
19. 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?
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 suffer the threat?
20. 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
d. Realism
21. 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.
22. 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
23. 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
24.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
25.
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.
26.
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
27. 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
c. K-12
Program
d.
Multilingual Education
28.
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
29. 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
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. 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
33. What
philosophy of education advocates that the curriculum should only include
universal and unchanging truths?
a.
Essentialism
b.
Idealism
c.
Perennialism
d.
Pragmatism
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
38. 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
39. Which
philosophy of education influence the singing of the National Anthem in
schools?
a.
Nationalism
b.
Naturalism
c.
Pragmatism
d.
Socialism
40. 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
41. 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
42.
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
43. 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
44. The
greatest happiness lies in the contemplative use of mind, said Plato. Which of
the following activities adheres to this?
a.
Cooperative learning
b.
Instrospection
c. Role
Playing
d. Social
Interaction
45. 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
46.
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
d.
Reconstructionism
47. 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
48. 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
c.
Providing learners opportunities to apply theories and principles
d.
Requiring learners full master of the lesson.
49. Which
philosophy influenced the cultivation of reflective and meditative skills in
teaching?
a.
Confucianism
b.
Existentialism
c. Taoism
d. Zen
Buddhism
50. 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.
Answers:
1A
2B
3B
4C
5D
6C
7B
8D
9C
10C
11D
12B
13A
14A
15B
16B
17D
18C
19D
20B
21B
22D
23C
24D
25D
26B
27B
28D
29C
30C
31A
32A
33C
34C
35B
36C
37D
38D
39A
40A
41C
42D
43B
44B
45A
46C
47B
48C
49D
50C