Prof. Ed. Compiled Questions V1

What is the core of the Teacher Education Development Program?

• Technology integration in instruction

• student-centered learning

• high order thinking skills or HOTS

• National Competency-Based Teaching Standards

Answer explanation

The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) is at the heart of the Teacher Education and Development (TEDP). It is the key element of the TEDP. It defines effective teaching as being able to help all types of students learn the different learning goals in the curriculum.

RPMS is a self-assessment tool that is used nationwide and is one of the bases in planning the _____ training of teachers.

• division-based

• pre-service

• post-service

• school-based

Which competencies are expected of BEED and BSED graduates?

I. Higher level literacy and critical thinking

II. Principled understanding of the learning process

III. Assuming the responsibility to sustain professional growth

IV. Acting as an agent of change

• II and IV

• I, II, III, IV

• I, II, III

• I and III

Teacher Audrey tutors her students, who have difficult coping with Math, after class hours. Is her act ethical?

• Yes, provided she receives just compensation.

• No, that is unfair to other students.

• Yes, provided she does not require a fee from the parents.

• No, she should be free after her official time.

Which educational level/s provides for free and compulsory education as stipulated in Article XIV, Section 2 of the Philippine Constitution?

• Tertiary level

• Elementary level

• Secondary level

• Elementary and Secondary level

Teacher Kevin has not practiced his profession for the past five years. Can he go back to teaching immediately?

• Yes

• No, unless he enrolled in a refresher course of 12 units

• No

• Yes, if nobody can take his place

Answer explanation

RA 9293 (amendments to RA 7836). Professional teachers who have not practiced their profession for the past five (5) years shall take at least twelve (12) units of education courses, consisting of at least six (6) units of pedagogy and six (6) units of content courses, or the equivalent training and number of hours, to be chosen from a list of courses to be provided by the Board and the Department of Education, before they can be allowed to practice their profession in the country.

The new Performance Appraisal System for Teachrs (PAST) is ____.

• practice-based

• competency-based

• knowledge-based

• skill-based

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

• TPDI

• TSNA

• IPPD

• KSA

Answer explanation

Pursuant to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9155 and

the operationalization of KRT2 of the Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda

(BESRA), the adoption of NCBTS-TSNA and IPPD is hereby directed for all teachers.

The NCBTS-Teacher’s Strengths and Training Needs Assessment (TSNA) Tool is a

self-assessment tool that enables teachers to identify their professional strengths and

development needs. It is a formative process that encourages teachers in taking

personal responsibility of their own growth and professional advancement with the

goal of promoting student learning.

Results of the individual TSNA shall be utilized in the formulation of the teacher’s

Individual Plan for Professional Development (IPPD). The TSNA school level

consolidated results shall inform the development of the School Improvement Plan

(SIP) priorities for staff development, while the division consolidated results shall

inform the division priorities for the continuing professional development of teachers.

Teacher Nory wants to continue with her study leave for another six months after completing a school year. Could she be allowed?

• Yes, but without compensation

• No, study leave should not exceed one year

• No, study leave should not exceed one year

• Yes, if her grades are excellent

Answer explanation

Leave benefits of teachers such as Study Leave and Indefinite Sick Leave are covered by Section 24 and 25 of RA 4670 (Magna Carta for Public School Teachers). Study Leave of not exceeding one (1) school year may be granted to teachers who have rendered at least seven (7) years in service. A teacher shall be entitled to at least 65% of his monthly salary provided he takes regular study load & passes at least 75% of the courses. Study leave of more than one (1) year shall be permitted by the DepEd Secretary but without compensation.

Ms. Samonte used a film clip in teaching Social Studies concepts to her First Year-High School class. However, she found out that it was ineffectively used in the classroom. When is technology considered INEFFECTIVE?

• When it promotes mastery of the lesson.

• When it makes viewing more interesting.

• When it helps attain the objectives of the lesson.

• When it induces alienation on the part of the learner.