Foundation of Education

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.