GP 1

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 Program (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 difficulty coping with Math, after class hours. Is her act ethical?

• Yes, provided she receives just compensation.

• Yes, provided she receives just compensation.

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

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

Answer explanation

Code of Ethics (Article VIII: The Teachers and Learners) Section 5. A teacher shall not accept, directly or indirectly, any remuneration from tutorials other what is authorized for such service.

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

• Elementary level

• Elementary level

Answer explanation

Establish and maintain, a system of free public education in the elementary and high school levels. Without limiting the natural rights of parents to rear their children, elementary education is compulsory for all children of school age

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 Teachers (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

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, another teacher should have the chance

• Yes, if her grades are excellent

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