PHILOSOPHY & CURRENT ISSUES MOCK TEST

Philosophy is:

• A. A comprehensive way of thinking to study something deep

• The wisdom of thinking radically

• Thinking and exploring current issues

• Love to think wisely

Answer explanation

Which of the following is not an example of a philosophical question?

• What is the meaning of good life?

• How we become less happy in this age of technology?

• How to improve technology?

• Why do we do things we do not like to do?

Answer explanation

All of the following can be a source of Education Philosophy, EXCEPT:

• Values and TRADITION OF THE SOCIETY

• Encyclopedia

• INSPIRATION

• RESEARCH

Answer explanation

Which of the following statement is not true about the background and history of the formation of Rukun Negara (Pillars' of the country):

• Three ethnic groups of Malays, Chinese and Indians have been separated in terms of housing and work

• Each race is also separated in terms of education by having their respective stream schools without the same syllabus or curriculum.

• The Malays lived in the city and work in business. The Chinese live in the countryside and engage in trade, while the Indians live and work agriculture

• The British rulers applied the division & rule policy that segregated the ethnic groups

Answer explanation

Theoretical Philosophy (Nazariyyah) in conclusion is:

• Discussion of seeking the right truth about man, God and nature

• Produce a spirit of inquiry into a bleak philosophy

• Refers to all types of knowledge that are supernatural

• Discussion on the right to disseminate formal knowledge after learning

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The philosophy of National Education is to create a balanced and harmonious human being in terms of:

• Intellectual & emotional

• Custom and culture

• Religion and emotion

• spiritual and physical

Answer explanation

Based on trust and obedience to God, the wisdom of the national education philosophy, is an effort to produce Malaysians who:

• Belief in God and knowledgeable

• virtuous, and responsible

• knowledgeable, and skilled

• virtuous and knowledgeable about Islam

Answer explanation

According to Pillar 1 of Rukun Negara, the following elements are to be realized:

• DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A CITIZEN FOR RELIGIOUS REASONS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

• The Federal Constitution provides that Islam is the official religion of the Federation

• Every citizen should devote his entire allegiance, loyalty and sincerity to His Majesty the King

• This nation and COUNTRY IS founded on a strong belief in God.

Answer explanation

The function of the philosophy of education includes:

• UNDERSTANDING OF EDUCATION CURRENT CONTEXT

• ASSESSING THE CHANGE IN POLICY

• ANALAYZING CONCEPTS AND STUDY OF EDUCATION

• DEVELOPING THE BASIS OF EDUCATION IN selection, CONTINUING AND DECISING DECISION

Answer explanation

The following statement is true of Malaysia National Philosophy of Education:

• Education in Malaysia is an on-going effort

• Is designed to produce Malaysian citizens who are knowledgeable and competent

• It seeks to nurture future-ready educators

• Based on a firm belief in and devotion to God

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