PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PRACTICE DRILLS Part 20


1. For quality professional development, teachers must consider the NCBTS, which are the established standards for good teaching in the Philippines. What is meant of the acronym NCBTS?

 

A.    National Competency-Based Teacher Standards

B.    National Competency-Based Teaching Standards

C.    National Competency Basic Teacher Standards

D.    National Competency Basic Teaching Standards

 

2. You are very much interested in quality professional development program for teachers. What characteristic should you look for?

 

A.    Depends on the availability of funds

B.    Prescribed by top educational leaders

C.    Responsive to identified teachers‘ needs

D.    Required for renewal of professional license

 

3. How do you know a program for teachers ‗professional developments that meets high standard from one that does not? Quality professional development helps teacher to

       .

A.    Get promoted

B.    Get intrinsically motivated to grow continuously

C.    Earn MA units for ranking purposes

D.    Put themselves far above their students

 

4. ―Once a teacher, forever student. What does the statement imply quality personal and professional development for teachers?

A.    The teacher is able to teach his/her students.

B.    The teacher learns from his/her students.

C.    It is continuing.

D.    Personal and professional development calls for teachers‘ exposure to students.

 

5. 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 professional development plan.

III.  The implementation of what is learned in training must be monitored.

A.    I and II

B.    II only

C.    I only

D.    II and III

 

6. Societal change requires continually deep-seated questions about ―good living. Which of these did Socrates recognize as the greatest human virtues?

A.    Moral wisdom      C. Courage

B.    Fair justice      D. Piety

 

7. Which competencies are expected of BEEd and BSEd graduates?

I.     Higher level literacy and critical thinking

II.    Principled understanding of the learning processes

III.  Assuming the responsibility to sustain professional growth.

IV.   Acting as an agent of change

A.    II and IV

B.    I, II, III

C.    I, II, III, IV

D.    I and III

 

8. Which of the following is BEST implied by quality and relevant teacher development initiatives?

A.    Lifelong learning

B.    Focus on the non-performers

C.    Capacity building of educational community

D.    Mentoring of experts who share the latest ideas about teaching and learning

 

9. Teachers are required to make and Individual Plan for Professional Development (IPPD). This is based on the philosophy that the teacher is a ―lifelong learner. The NCBTS provides the steps for    assessment in making the IPPD.

 

 

 

A.    Need

B.    Collegial

C.    Self

D.    Peer

 

10. To ensure high standards of the teacher‘s personal and professional development, what tool/instrument was developed by the DepEd for self-assessment?

A.    TSNA

B.    IPPD

C.    KSA

D.    TPDI

 

11. This self-assessment tool which is used nationwide is one of the bases in planning the

       training of teachers.

A.    Pre-service

B.    Post-service

C.    School-based

D.    Division-based

 

12. The results of the LET revealed the low performance of future teachers. In April 2010 only 15% of the BEED and 25% of BSEd graduates passed. What do the results imply?

A.    More training be given to BEEd students

B.    Review existing teacher education curriculum vis-à-vis TOS

C.    Determine the specialization of BSE graduates

D.    Implement selective admission in TEIS

 

13. The Domain on Social Regard for Learning in the NCBTS focuses on teacher‘s actions and demonstrating value for learning. Which are the indicators for these actions?

I.     Model the value of punctuality

II.    Consider the influence of teacher‘s behavior on learners

III.  Use cooperative learning activities

IV.   Communicate higher learning expectations

A.    III and IV

B.    I and II

C.    I and III

D.    II and IV

 

14. The new Performance Appraisal System for Teachers (PAST) is      .

A.    Knowledge-based

B.    Practice-based

C.    Competency-based

D.    Skill-based

 

15. What characterizes the formative developmental nature of PAST?

 

A.    Non-supportive     

B.    Innovative     

C.    Rewarding

D.    Self-directed

 

16. Which are 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 relationship with stakeholders.

 

 

 

IV.   Channels and guide learners.

A.    I, II, III

B.    I, II, III, IV

C.    II, III, IV

D.    I, III, IV

 

17. The teacher performance results provide continual  to professional development.

A.    Support

B.    Feedback

C.    Guidance

D.    Assessment

 

18. Which two competencies are demonstrated and practiced during the Field Study and Practice Teaching courses?

I.     Teaching assistance

II.    Grading learner‘s performance

III.  Interpersonal relationship

IV.   Materials development

 

A.    I and III

B.    III and IV

C.    I and II

D.    II and IV

 

19. 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 sense of accomplishment

IV.   Promote sense of belonging

 

A.    I, II, III

B.    II, III, IV

C.    I, III, IV

D.    I, II, IV

 

20. 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 and II

B.    II and III

C.    I, II and III

D.    I, II, III and IV

 

21. In a knowledge-based society, teachers must be capable of effective communication. What does effective communication involve?

I.     Teaming, collaboration and interactive communication

II.    Interpersonal skills and personal responsibility

III.  Social and civic responsibility

IV.   Adaptability and self-direction

 

A.    I only

B.    II only

C.    I, II and III

D.    I, II, III and IV

 

 

22. International educators propose a definition of the term global competence. What is the MOST appropriate characteristic of a global competent individual?

 

A.    Having an open mind while actively seeking to understand norms and work effectively outside one‘s environment.

B.    Ability to become familiar with a new culture and work environment

C.    Having the intellectual facility of effective two-way communication

D.    Having the professional competence to speak a foreign language

 

23. Which of the following may generate interpersonal relationships in the work environment?

 

A.    Learning new skills

B.    Challenging the best

C.    Off-site respites

D.    Dance festival

 

24. What practices develop interpersonal sensitivity?

I.     Communicate programs/projects to stakeholders

II.    Give positive criticism based on guidelines

III.  Communicate concern/issues for improvement

IV.   Tell teachers to attend professional development

 

A.    II, II, IV

B.    I, II, III

C.    I, II, IV

D.    I, III, IV

 

25. The NCBTS domain on Social Regard for Learning focuses on which indicators?

 

I.     Demonstrates punctuality

II.    Maintains appropriate appearance

III.  Communicates higher learning experiences

IV.   Makes use of various learning expectations

V.    Is careful about the effect of one‘s behavior on learners

 

A.    I, II, V

B.    I, III, IV

C.    I, II, IV, V

D.    II, III, IV, V

 

26. Which NCBTS domain creates situations that encourage learners to use high order thinking skills (HOTS)?

 

A.    Diversity of learner

B.    Curriculum

C.    Learning environment

D.    Community linkages

 

27. Which one describes one responsibility of a teacher in a school dominated by Indigenous Peoples‘ (IP) children?

 

I.     Point out the negative elements of their culture to help them improve

II.    Help them realize the positive elements of their culture and make them feel proud about them.

III.  Teach basic concepts in the context of the IP culture

IV.   Show them other peoples‘ culture

 

A.    I, II, III and IV   

B.    I, III and IV   

C.    II, III and IV

D.    I, II and III

 

28. In an era of knowledge explosion, what is supposed to be every teacher‘s most important responsibility to maximize children‘s learning?

I.     Teach learners the skills on how to learn.

II.    Teach learners information only.

III.  Teach learners how to evaluate information.

 

A.    I and III

B.    I only     

C.    I and II

D.    III only

 

29. As a community leader, which one may a teacher NOT do?

A.    Solicits donation from philanthropists in the community

B.    Plays an active part in the activities of the community

C.    Supports effort of the community to improve their status in life

D.    Makes herself aloof to ensure that her decisions will not be influenced by community politics

 

30. As an effective classroom manager, what should a teacher do?

I.     She uses instructional time wisely.

II.    She uses her power to punish students for the sake of discipline

III.  She puts to use available and appropriate materials.

IV.   She manipulates colleagues and students so she can meet her goals.

 

A.    I and III

B.    II, III, and IV

C.    I, II and III

D.    I, II, III and IV

 

31. Alvin Toffler said: ―The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. Based on this statement, what are the important responsibilities of the teacher?

I.     To enable learners to adapt change

II.    To teach learners the basics

III.  To equip them with skills to learn

 

A.    II and III

B.    I and III

C.    I and II

D.    I, II and III

 

32. In the midst of a highly pluralistic society, what type of learning environment is the responsibility of the teacher?

 

I.     Safe

II.    Gender-biased

III.  Secure

 

A.    I and III

B.    I, II and III    

C.    I and II

D.    II only

 

33. The professional teacher is not ―the sage on stage but the guide from the side. This implies that teachers       .

 

A.    Act as facilitators of learning

B.    Serve dispenser of knowledge

C.    Project an ―Almighty-Omniscient image

D.    Cling to their power to impose rules

 

34. A teacher is said to be the ―trustee of the cultural and educational heritage of the nation and is under obligation to transmit to learners such heritage. Which practice makes him/her fulfill such obligation?

A.    Use interactive teaching strategies

B.    Use the latest educational technology

C.    Observe continuing professional education

D.    Study the life of Filipino heroes

 

35. It is the responsibility of every teacher to undergo annual medical check-up in the interest of the______.

I.     Teacher

II.    School and community

III.  Learner

 

A.    I and II  

B.    I only     

C.    I, II and III

D.    III only

 

36. Teachers often complain of numerous non-teaching assignments that adversely affect their teaching. Does this mean that teachers must be preoccupied only with teaching?

 

A.    No, because every teacher is expected to provide leadership and initiative in activities for the      betterment of communities.

B.    Yes, because teaching is more than enough full time job.

C.    No, because to lead in community activities is the job of elected officials.

D.    Yes, if they are given other assignments justice demands that they be properly compensated.

 

37. Teacher Paz does NOT personally agree with one school policy. What is her professional responsibility?

 

A.    Be indifferent about it but exert effort to understand it.

B.    Make an honest effort to understand, support and carry out the school policy even if she does   NOT personally agree.

C.    Remain connected with the school but defy the policy because conscience she cannot agree.

D.    Lead a campaign against its abortion.

 

38. In the context of constructivist learning transaction, the teacher as facilitator of learning engages in an instruction of that is________.

 

A.    Flexible and creative

B.    Understanding and independent

C.    Formative and summative

D.    Democratic and independent

 

39. Global students learn with short bursts of energy. To maintain concentration they require_______.

 

A.    Frequent reminder that thy need to concentrate

B.    Frequent and intermittent breaks

C.    Short and easy reading materials

D.    Music while studying

1940. Which two statements BEST describe as a global teacher?

I.     Thinks and acts both locally and globally

II.    Believes in education for sustainable development

III.  Wants to work abroad

IV.   Desires to live abroad

 

A.    II and IV

B.    I and II

C.    I only

D.    III only

 

41. A pupil whose mother is an OFW has been absent for the past three days. Considering the teacher‘s roles and responsibilities, what action will you take?

 

A.    Record the absences.

B.    Conduct home visitation.

C.    Report to the guidance counselor.

D.    Conduct action research.

 

42. As a researcher, which may be a good problem for a teacher‘s action research to improve learning outcomes?

 

A.    Class Molave‘s performance in NAT during the SY 2010-2011

B.    High percentage of absenteeism during Fridays.

C.    Turn over teachers during the current school years.

D.    High percentage during tardiness during Mondays.

 

43. How are schools influenced when parents‘ measure of excellent school is children‘s ability to read as early as pre-kindergarten?

 

A.    Focus on academics

B.    Integration of values in the curriculum

C.    Application of socio-emotional learning

D.    Exclusive use of reading books published by the school.

 

44. To respond to the needs of industry, which one do schools focus on?

 

A.    Technical skills

B.    Humanities

C.    Basic literacy skills

D.    Social relations

 

45. The shooting incidents in school campuses abroad have made schools rethink of the curriculum. Which changes are being introduced in schools to counteract campus violence?

I.     Inclusion of socio-emotional teaching

II.    The emphasis of the concept of competition against self and not against others

III.  Focus on academic achievement and productivity

 

A.    I and II

B.    I and III

C.    II and III

D.    I, II, III

 

46. The wide acceptance of ―bottom up management style has influenced schools to practice which management practice?

 

A.    Prescription of what ought to be done from the central office

B.    Exclusion of politicians from the pool of guest speakers during graduation exercises

 

 

 

C.    Involvement of students, parents, teachers and community in school in planning

D.    Allowing schools to do what they think is best

 

47. In their desire to make schools perform, the DepEd then published the ranking of schools in NAT results nationwide. As an effect of this practice, what did schools tend to do?

 

I.     Taught at the expense of NAT

II.    Conducted review classes for NAT at the expense of teaching

III.  Practiced the so-called teaching to the test

 

A.    II and III

B.    II only

C.    I and III

D.    III only

 

48. Large class size in congested cities is a common problem in our public school system. Which stop gap measure/s has/have schools taken?

 

I.     The deployment of more teachers

II.    The implementation of 1:1 pupil textbook ratio

III.  The conduct of morning and afternoon sessions

 

A.    I, II and III

B.    I and II

C.    III only

D.    II only

 

49. What does the acronym EFA imply to schools?

I.     Practice the inclusive education

II.    The stress on the superiority of formal education over that of non-formal

III.  The acceptance of exclusive schools for boys or for girls

IV.   The promotion of alternative learning systems

 

A.    II and IV

B.    I and II

C.    I and III

D.    I and IV

 

50. Which conclusion can be derived from the case of teacher Rita described below? Teacher Rita is the lone teacher in a stand-alone remote multi-grade school. Teacher Rita is the school head, the generalist teacher for all the subjects, the janitor, the secretary, the nurse rolled into one.

 

A.    The geographical location of a school has influence on the role of a teacher.

B.    A teacher of a remote school has more problems than that one in an urban setting

C.    A remote school cannot perform as well as a central school.

D.    A multi-grade school is an indicator of a lack of budget for education.

 

51. Which recent action/s show/s that political factors affect schools as agents of change?

I.     The strengthening of the teaching of English in Philippine schools

II.    The introduction of mandated subjects such as Rizal in the curriculum

III.  The practice of mainstreaming

IV.   The turn over day care centers room DSWD to DepEd for supervision

 

A.    I and III 

B.    I and IV  

C.    II and III

D.    II and IV

 

52. In a Muslim area, what must a teacher REFRAIN from doing as she teaches how to cook adobo to her class?

 

A.    She excludes pork from her adobo lesson

B.    She leads the class in a prayer before meals before they partake of the cooked adobo

C.    She exempts the Muslim children from the listen on cooking adobo.

D.    She differentiates the task of the boys from girls.

 

53. For what main reason are schools as change agents advised to offer courses that industries need?

A.    Economic            

B.    Environmental

C.    Political

D.    Historical

 

54. For more efficient and effective management of schools as agents of change, one proposal for the DepEd to do is to cluster remote stand-alone schools under one lead school head. Which factor has the strongest influence on the proposal?

A.    Political  

B.    Psychological  

C.    Historical

D.    Geographical

 

55. Widespread abuse of Mother Earth prompted schools to teach sustainable development. Which one does this prove about schools?

 

A.    Environmental factors influence the school as an agent of change.

B.    Schools can easily integrate sustainable development in their curriculum.

C.    The curricula of schools are centered on Mother Earth.

D.    Sustainable development cannot be effectively taught in the classroom.

 

56. Your class has several IP (Indigenous People) children. Which one will facilitate pupils‘ learning?

 

A.    Make the IP children feel proud of themselves.

B.    Group the class permanently by ethic region.

C.    Stress the idea that IP children are different from the rest.

D.    Make the class feel that more is expected of non-IP children.

 

57. Teacher Nenita discourages her student to watch TV excessively. The average student spends about twenty-four hours watching television in a week. According to research, how is learning affected by extensive TV viewing?

 

A.    Shorter attention span

B.    Enhanced creativity

C.    Improved thinking ability

D.    Improved communication skills

 

58. The failure of independent study with most Filipino students may be attributed to students‘    .

 

A.    High degree of independence

B.    High degree of independence on authority

C.    Unpreparedness foe schooling

D.    Ambivalence

 

59. With an increasing variety of family situations, a teacher needs to  .

 

A.    be careful not to inadvertently offend some students

B.    encourage students to improve their family situations

C.    assume that all students want to know a variety of family situations

D.    broaden students‘ realization of different learning styles

 

60. The adaption of national language by the 1987 Constitution is designed primarily to_________.

 

A.    do away with colonial mentality

B.    officially adopt Tagalog as a national language

C.    facilitate communication among diverse linguistic groups

D.    counteract elitism

 

61. What is the most effective way of modeling high social and academic expectations for all?

 

A.    Explain the need for teachers to have high expectations

B.    Encourage internal and external stakeholders to articulate their expectations of the school

C.    Demonstrate shared communications to high academic and social expectation.

D.    Issue a list of guidelines on how to achieve high performance

 

62. What characterize a school as a learning community?

I.     Shared mission/vision, goals and value

II.    Focused on co-curricular activities

III.  Commitment to continuous improvement

IV.   Centralized governance

V.    Collective inquiry into best practices

 

A.    II, III, IV, V

B.    I, III, IV, V

C.    II, III, IV

D.    I, III, V

 

63. Schools aiming to boost student learning work on a/an   culture.

 

A.    Collaborative

B.    Indigenous    

C.    Ethnic

D.    Authoritarian

 

64. What is the BEST meaning of collaboration in schools?

 

A.    It is support for the beginning teachers

B.    It is identifying mentors among the experienced teachers.

C.    It is working interdependently to analyze professional practice

D.    It is working independently to determine impact of practice.

 

65. Which of these statements is the most effective way of communicating the vision- mission statement of the school?

 

A.    Share vision-mission against stakeholders

B.    Form committees to develop and/or revise the vision-mission statement

C.    Align activities, program and projects to the school vision-mission

D.    Memorize the vision-mission statement.

 

66. Which of the following is NOT a principle of ―sustainable development?

 

A.    Living according to each personal attitude and lifestyle

B.    Conservation of the earth‘s vitality and diversity

C.    Respect and care for the community of life

D.    Improvement of quality of life

 

67. In 1990, a Congressional Commission to Review and Assess Philippine Education, otherwise known as the EDCOM, was created by a joint resolution of Congress. What are the two principal reasons given by EDCOM for the declining quality of Philippine education?

 

A.    (1) The country is not investing enough in the education system, and (2) The education establishment is poorly managed.

B.    (1) Good teachers leave the country, and (2) The curriculum is crowded.

C.    (1) The number of OSY is increasing, and (2) The teachers‘ salaries and benefits are not enough,

D.    (1) Funds are spent not for the purpose they are intended, and (2) Strict bureaucratic procedures are imposed.

 

68. When enrollment is small in the rural elementary schools two or three grade levels are combined in a       class taught by one teacher.

A.    Special   

B.    Multicultural   

C.    Multi-grade

D.    Indigenous

 

69. Which is the most essential characteristic of a Total Quality School model?

 

A.    Clientele-focused   

B.    Empowerment

C.    Involvement of stakeholders

D.    Continuous improvement

 

 

70. Which of the following interventions reduces stigma between social status and social selection in the educational system?

 

A.    National Achievement Test

B.    Education for All

C.    National College Admission Examination

D.    Education Service Contracting Scheme

 

71. John Dewey‘s major contributions to the sociological foundations of education are the following EXCEPT ONE. Which is the exception?

 

A.    School is a continuation of home; activities at home continue at school.

B.    Education is a social process beginning unconsciously at birth

C.    True education is transmission of knowledge from the teacher to the learner.

D.    Facilitating education means being aware of the social condition of the learners.

 

72. What theory states that the identical instructional environments, methods and resources may be effective for some learners and ineffective for others because of the differences in the learner‘s biological and developmental set of characteristics?

A.    Learning Style Theory

B.    Reading Readiness Theory

C.    Multiple Intelligence Theory

D.    Emotional Intelligence Theory

 

73. In a school where academic performance is low, which of these alternative actions is LEAST effective?

 

A.    Putting up a functional Educational Management Information System (EMIS)

B.    Establishing a well – equipped Learning Management Resource Center (LRC)

C.    Upgrading learning competencies through in – service training

D.    Producing support instructional materials

 

74. Which of these school practices helps create a positive learning climate?

 

A.    Giving recognition or appreciation for teachers/staff accomplishments

B.    clear expectations to the academic community

C.    Encouraging everyone to participate in accomplishing school goals and objectives

D.    Encouraging only the high performing teachers to apply for promotion

 

75. Arrange the following according to Maslows Hierarchy of Needs.

 

I.     Peace and comfort

II.    Health and safety

III.  Self-fulfillment of potential

IV.   Recognition and prestige

 

A.    III, II, IV, I

B.    II, I, III, IV

C.    II, III, I, IV

D.    I, II, IV, III

 

76. Which of these is NOT a quality of engaging learning environment?

 

A.    Open communication among school head, teachers, parents, and students

B.    Student-centered learning activities

C.    Innovations in enhancing learning for all types of learners

D.    Centralized governance

 

77. Which of these is NOT in Maslow‘s Hierarchy of needs?

A.    Physiological  

B.    Performance

C.    Socialization

D.    Self-actualization

 

78. Which is NOT among the major targets of the Child-Friendly School System (CFSS)?

 

A.    All school children are friendly.

B.    All children 6-12 years old are enrolled in elementary schools.

C.    All children complete their elementary education within six years.

D.    All grade six students pass the division, regional and national tests.

 

79. Which of the following provisions guarantees accessible education for all?

 

A.    Establish and maintain system of free public education in the elementary and high school levels.

B.    Encourage non-formal. Informal and indigenous learning systems, as well as self-learning, independent and out-of-school study programs.

C.    Provide and maintain a system of scholarship grants, student loan programs, subsidies, and other incentives.

D.    Establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of people and society.

 

80. Which of the following can contribute to the provision of quality education?

 

I.     Hire the best teacher applicants from the Division pool.

II.    Provide adequate textbooks and other instructional materials.

III.  Construct classroom and laboratory rooms.

IV.   Maintain sanitary safe, child-friendly and conducive environment to learning.

 

A.    I, II, IV

B.    I, II, III

C.    I and III

D.    I, II, III and IV

 

81. The vision of basic education in BESRA is to ―make every Filipino functionally literate. Which of the following operational defines functional literacy?

 

A.    Able to read, write and compute

B.    Able to read, write letters, and solve problems

C.    Able to read, write, compute and apply this skills in their daily lives

D. Able to read with understanding, write one‘s thought and compute word problems

 

 

82. Which of the following is NOT a domain of the competency-based standards for teachers?

 

A.    Resource planning

B.    Community linkages

C.    Social Regard for Learning

D.    Planning, Assessing and Reporting

 

83. Special Education celebrates 100th year as a thrust of DepEd with the theme ―Meeting the educational needs of gifted students in challenging. Which of these is NOT a specialized program for the gifted?

 

A.    One curriculum fits-all

B.    Learning cluster     

C.    Self-directed learning

D.    Honor classes

 

84. Which principle is underscored in the overall efforts of the DepEd to provide assistance and resources for preschool education?

A.    The rate of development is unique to each individual.

B.    Early development is more critical than later development

C.    Early childhood education is required of primary education

D.    Provision of assistance is expected of the leadership

 

85. Teacher should be encouraged to teach folk knowledge because______.

 

A.    this is in keeping with indigenization of the curriculum

B.    folk knowledge is crucial in facing the basics of daily living

C.    folk knowledge is included in the National Achievement Test

D.    teaching folk knowledge is a mandate of DepEd

 

86. Children learn how to open a coconut and other common chores in a coconut farm. In this instance, culture is transmitted by____.

 

A.    Enculturation 

B.    Acculturation  

C.    Immersion

D.    Assimilation

 

87. Which of these activities indicates that teachers value their status as role models?

A.    Accomplishing learners‘ report card to get a promotion

B.    Holding on to their job despite the difficulties

C.    Being popular in order

D.    Upholding the Code of Ethics

 

88. Which of these does NOT illustrate equality as a central theme of educational opportunity?

 

A.    Free basic education is provided by the government.

B.    Teachers of the same position and length of service receive equal pay.

C.    Equity prevails within a given locality since local taxes provide support for schools.

D.    Children from diverse backgrounds attend the same school.

 

89. Which of the following statements is NOT true as regards the relationship between social class and social selection system?

 

A.    The social composition of a fourth year class is similar to that of the first year

B.    The greater number of high school graduates who apply for college entrance examination are       from higher-status groups

C.    More children from higher-status groups aim for higher education

D.    Secondary school graduates with higher grades and high family status are more likely to attend better colleges or universities

 

90. John Dewey‘s major contributions to the sociological foundations of education which are still very much recognized today are the following EXCEPT ONE.

 

A.    True education is transmission of knowledge

B.    Education is a social process beginning unconsciously at birth

C.    School is continuation of home; activities at home continuous at school

D.    Facilitating education means being aware of the social condition of the child

 

91. In schools, particularly in the lower grades where children come from diverse backgrounds, teachers are expected to use varied approaches effectively. Which approach/es would be appropriate for such diversity?

I.     Differentiated teaching approaches

II.    A variety of instructional materials

III.  Multi-media materials

IV.   Multi-lingual approach

 

A.    I, II and III  

B.    I and IV  

C. IV only

D. I, II, III and IV

 

92. Critical thinking in recent years has become a concern in education not only in the Philippines but also the world over. The cognitive, affective, and psychomotor components are put to focus. Which of the following competencies clearly distinguish the critical thinker?

 

I.     Estimates the evaluates

II.    Offers opinions and judgments

III.  Notes relationships cursorily

IV.   Hypothesizes and concludes

 

A.    II

B.    III

C.    I and IV

D.    II and III

 

93. Inclusion is a basic right of every Filipino child as mandated in the Philippine Constitution, R.A. 7277 or the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons and EFA 2015. What fundamental changes have to be operationalized in inclusive education?

I.     Philosophy of education

II.    Relevant curriculum

III.  Mainstreaming

IV.   Home study program

V.    Structural organization

 

A.    II, III and V

B.    I, IV and V

C.    I, II, III and V

D.    II, IV, and V

 

94. Which of the education provisions are contained in Republic Act 7277 or the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons?

I.     Special education

II.    Access of education

III.  Rehabilitation services

IV.   Assistance to Disabled Person

 

A.    I, II and III

B.    I, II and IV

C.    I and II

D.    I only

 

 

 

 

95. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) for a child with disability has to be prepared by the_______.

I.     Regular and special educators, parents and medical specialists, if available

II.    Special education teachers and parents

III.  Special education teachers

IV.   Psychologist and therapists

 

A.    I only

B.    II only

C.    IV only

D.    III and IV

 

96. Which is the best reason for providing early intervention program to children with disabilities, ages 0 to 3 years old?

 

A.    Prevent labeling at early age

B.    Ensure inclusion or enrolment in regular classes

C.    Identify strengths and weakness for instruction purposes

D.    Address developmental lag and prevent acquiring additional disabilities

 

97. Which of these is a teacher‘s acceptable view of change?

 

A.    Change disrupts routine.

B.    Change is an opportunity. 

C.    Change is self-serving

D.    Change rewards initiators

 

 

 Read the text below then answer items 1998 - 2002.

 

Sixteen year-old Gian Karlo Dapul of the Philippine Science High School won first place in the International Speaking Competition in London conducted by the English Speaking Union on the Theme New Frontiers.

Gian wore a barong tagalog in the competition and in the souvenir photo where he was flanked by 57 student competitors from 34 countries. His speech was titled Fish Mucus and Foot Fungus.

He started his speech as follows:

When I was in 6th grade, I hated mathematics. You would have, too. If you had my teacher, he would drop huge workbooks on our tables and croak, 30 problems, 50 minutes. A lot of these problems seemed unsolvable, so we complained. Sir, there are no answer to these! But then hed reply, To every question there is an answer, to every problem there is a solution.

Gian is an active member of a Boys Choir. He travels with the choir to the Austria for the 2008 World Choir Olympics. He sings Bass 1. He plays the classical guitar, writes for the school organ; he is an officer of the Student Council, a member of the debating learn and drama club of his school.

 

98. Which of the intelligences BEST characterizes Gian Dapul?

 

A.    Verbal/linguistic/rhythmic

B.    Bodily/Kinesthetic/logical

C.    Spatial/visual/naturalistic

D.    Mathematical/musical/interpersonal

 

99. Which of the learner-centered psychological principles were not considered by the mathematics teacher when he gave the class ―30 problems in 50 minutes?

I.     Cognitive and Metacognitive

II.    Motivational and Affective

III.  Developmental and Social

IV.   Individual Difference Factors

V.    Standards and Assessment

 

A.    I, II, III, IV

B.    I, II, and III

C.    II, III, IV, V

D.    I, II, and IV

 

100. Which of the following topics may be the focus of discussion foe INSET so as the act committed by the mathematics teacher can be avoided?

 

A.    Facilitating learning and four A‘s

B.    Measuring quantity and quality of learning

C.    Curriculum development and assessment of learning

D.    Reflective teaching and strategic thinking



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