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Principles of Teaching Finals

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins

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Class
Date
1.

While developmentalists recognize that human growth is shaped by both nature and nurture, what specific influence does heredity have on a child’s development?

a)

Gives the learner special abilities and talents

b)

B. Places limits beyond which the learner cannot develop

c)

C. Compensates for what the environment fails to develop

d)

D. Provides potentials that make the learner equal to everyone

2.

During this stage, teachers try to think of all the things to be considered, including the nuances, that may happen before, during, or after the discussion.

a)

Revising

b)

Assessing

c)

Teaching

d)

Planning

3.

A school plans to redesign its classrooms to support collaborative learning. Which change would most effectively transform the learning environment based on principles of active learning?

a)

Repainting of walls with brighter colors

b)

Replacing traditional desks with flexible, movable furniture

c)

Adding more bulletin boards for student outputs

d)

Increasing the number of classroom rules

4.

What is the primary focus of formative assessment in the classroom?

a)

To provide ongoing feedback to improve student learning

b)

To assign grades based on final exams

c)

To evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit

d)

To compare student performance against a standard

5.

Which of the following best describes the concept of scaffolding in education?

a)

Assessing students' prior knowledge before instruction

b)

Using technology to replace traditional teaching methods

c)

Gradually removing support as students become more competent

d)

Providing students with all the answers to ensure success

6.

In the context of educational psychology, what does the term 'metacognition' refer to?

a)

Thinking about thinking and understanding one's own learning processes

b)

Collaborating with peers to enhance learning

c)

Applying learned skills in real-world situations

d)

Memorizing information for tests and exams

7.

This classroom management style has more student involvement and more teacher control

a)

Authoritative

b)

Authoritarian

c)

Permissive

d)

Indulgent

8.

Project-based learning and digital literacy are essential teaching strategies and skills under which educational approach?

a)

Teacher-centered approach

b)

Discovery learning

c)

Indirect approach

d)

21st century learning

9.

According to UNESCO, this pillar is the foundation or basis of all the pillars of education.

a)

Learning to live together

b)

Learning to Know

c)

Learning to Be

d)

Learning to do

10.

It is the specialized agency of the United Nations for education, sciences, and culture

a)

UNDP

b)

WHO

c)

UNICEF

d)

UNESCO

11.

According to Alderfer, there are 3 main needs that a person should have in order to maintain his/her motivation. All of the options listed below are part of the 3 main needs, EXCEPT:

a)

Growth

b)

Environment

c)

Existence

d)

Relatedness

12.

__________ believed that a child's cognitive development and learning ability can be guided and mediated by their social interactions.

a)

Vygotsky

b)

Bruner

c)

Dewey

d)

Piaget

13.

Internships, experimentations, and doing case studies are educational activities that subscribe to which education philosophy?

a)

Cognitivism

b)

Constructivism

c)

Essentialism

d)

Behaviorism

14.

Fides grew up with a nanny as a caregiver since her parents are working overseas. Because of this, she was deeply exposed to music from Cebu and learned how to speak Cebuano. This scenario is a real application of which theory?

a)

Freud's Psychosexual Development Theory

b)

Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory

c)

Bowlby's Attachment Theory

d)

Multiple Intelligences Theory

15.

It is the willingness of an individual to accomplish a task.

a)

Motivation

b)

Reinforcement

c)

Maturation

d)

Self-regulation

16.

Children who come to school hungry cannot focus and think of achievement because they haven't met their ______________ needs.

a)

Social Needs

b)

Psychological Needs

c)

Physiological Needs

d)

Self-fulfillment Needs

17.

What is the primary goal of differentiated instruction in the classroom?

a)

To prepare students for standardized testing

b)

To tailor teaching methods to meet individual student needs

c)

To maintain strict classroom discipline

d)

To ensure all students receive the same content

18.

Which assessment type is primarily used to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit?

a)

Formative Assessment

b)

Summative Assessment

c)

Diagnostic Assessment

d)

Dynamic Assessment

19.

According to Alderfer, in case a higher need is not met, a person might seek and accomplish needs at the lover level. This principle is called____________

a)

Frustration Regression Principle

b)

Frustration Development principle

c)

Frustration and Needs Principle

d)

Sequential Frustration Principle

20.

Educational institutions who have facilities that cater to the different needs of the gender spectrum, ethnic and religious minorities subscribes to what educational pillar by UNESCO?

a)

Learning to Know

b)

Learning to Live Together

c)

Learning to Be

d)

Learning to do

21.

Teacher Carmina integrates the use of AI in her classroom to let the students understand its benefits and limitations. This strategy subscribes to what educational approach?

a)

Montessori Method

b)

21st century learning

c)

Discovery Learning

d)

Socratic Response

22.

All are part of the 4 types of knowledge according to the 2001 version of Bloom's, EXCEPT:

a)

Procedural Knowledge

b)

Factual Knowledge

c)

Affective Knowledge

d)

Metacognitive Knowledge

23.

Which of the following best describes the role of intrinsic motivation in a student's learning process?

a)

It enhances engagement and persistence in learning tasks

b)

It is driven by external rewards and recognition

c)

It is less effective than extrinsic motivation

d)

It only applies to gifted students

24.

Which educational theory emphasizes the importance of social interaction in cognitive development?

a)

Behaviorism

b)

Constructivism

c)

Social Learning Theory

d)

Cognitive Development Theory

25.

It is the association or pairing of stimuli to involuntary behavior.

a)

Cognitive Conditioning

b)

Classical Conditioning

c)

Behavioral Conditioning

d)

Operant Conditioning

26.

According to Mclelland, there are 3 dominant motivators. These are:

a)

Achievement, Affiliation, Power

b)

Existence, Growth,and Relatedness

c)

Maturity, Development, and Growth

d)

Personal, Relational, Environmental

27.

The pillar "Learning to know" primarily emphasizes:

a)

Developing the capacity for critical thinking and understanding

b)

Acquiring practical skills

c)

Fostering social relationships

d)

Building emotional intelligence

28.

Which of the following is an example of applying the pillar "Learning to do"?

a)

Reading academic literature

b)

Practicing teamwork and leadership skills

c)

Learning new languages

d)

Reflecting on personal values

29.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

a)

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, needs can be met simultaneously

b)

Existence, Growth, and Relatedness are the needs an individual has in order to be motivated

c)

In ERG, needs can be met simultaneously

d)

Meeting one's potential in life is different for every person

30.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a)

For behavior to be successfully imitated, it does not needs to be attention-grabbing

b)

Once an action is done by an adult, a kid will automatically follow the behavior

c)

To succeed in imitating behavior, what has been observed must be recollected

d)

Motivation can be the basis of willingness to imitate behavior

31.

Which of the following best describes the concept of constructivism in learning?

a)

Students should memorize facts to succeed in assessments

b)

Knowledge is constructed through interaction with the environment

c)

Learning is a passive process where information is absorbed

d)

Learning occurs only through direct instruction from teachers

32.

Which educational approach focuses on the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills?

a)

Traditional Education

b)

Project-Based Learning

c)

Behaviorist Approach

d)

Direct Instruction

33.

The four pillars of education proposed by UNESCO primarily are meant to:

a)

Focus solely on academic achievement

b)

Promote physical education

c)

Prepare individuals for jobs

d)

Provide a balanced approach to individual and societal development

34.

This domain of learning focuses on how one relates to the self and others

a)

Affective

b)

Cognitive

c)

Psychomotor

d)

Constructive

35.

The UNESCO framework encourages education to contribute to:

a)

Just economic development

b)

Social harmony and tolerance

c)

Personal well-being and development

d)

All of the above

36.

Competencies under the psychomotor domain are usually integrated and tested in what subject taught in school?

a)

Philosophy

b)

Math

c)

Physical Education

d)

Social Studies

37.

In a constructivist classroom, the teacher’s role is primarily to:

a)

Test students' knowledge frequently

b)

Reward students for correct answers

c)

Facilitate learning through inquiry and exploration

d)

Directly deliver content

38.

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement in a behaviorist classroom?

a)

Giving students extra homework for bad behavior

b)

Providing consequences for late submissions

c)

Providing praise or a reward for correct answers

d)

Ignoring students’ efforts to solve problems

39.

Creating original dance steps for a class final dance presentation is part of which domain in Elizabeth Simpson's Psychomotor Taxonomy?

a)

Imitation

b)

Origination

c)

Set

d)

Guided Response

40.

Which of the following teaching strategies is most aligned with behaviorist principles?

a)

Repetition and rote-learning

b)

Scaffolding and problem-solving

c)

Group discussion and collaborative learning

d)

Inquiry-based learning

41.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a)

Growth always affects the process of development

b)

Growth does not stop when one reaches maturity

c)

Growth affects the process of development but not always

d)

Growth is cellular and structural

42.

In the context of behaviorism, punishment primarily is used to:

a)

Increase the likelihood of a behavior

b)

Reinforce positive behavior

c)

Encourage intrinsic motivation

d)

Decrease the likelihood of a behavior

43.

Which teaching strategy emphasizes learning through real-world projects and collaboration among students?

a)

Traditional Lecture

b)

Behaviorism

c)

Experiential Learning

d)

Direct Instruction

44.

What is the primary goal of differentiated instruction in the classroom?

a)

To standardize assessments for all learners

b)

To ensure all students receive the same content

c)

To tailor teaching methods to meet diverse student needs

d)

To focus solely on high-achieving students

45.

Which of the following best describes the role of feedback in the learning process?

a)

It helps students understand their progress and areas for improvement

b)

It is primarily for the teacher's evaluation purposes

c)

It is only necessary at the end of a course

d)

It should be avoided to prevent discouragement

46.

According to cognitive theory, schema refers to:

a)

A set of external motivators for learning

b)

A pattern of stimulus-response behavior

c)

A mental structure that helps organize and interpret information

d)

The reinforcement of learned behavior

47.

When teaching, Professor Cruz uses graphic organizers such as flowcharts and venn diagrams to let students understand the concepts more. This strategy is an application of the theory of_____________

a)

Erik Erikson

b)

Albert Bandura

c)

Sigmund Freud

d)

David Ausubel

48.

Operant conditioning, as proposed by Skinner, emphasizes:

a)

The use of rewards and punishments to increase or decrease behaviors

b)

Students learning through exploration and discovery

c)

Developing students’ intrinsic motivation

d)

The importance of social interactions in learning

49.

John Dewey is known for his cognitive constructivism theory wherein a student learns best when:

a)

He/she experiences learning

b)

He/she observes learning

c)

He/she is rewarded for good behavior

d)

The teacher provides scaffolding or discusses concepts in stages.

50.

According to Herzberg's 2 factor's theory, all are hygiene factors except:

a)

Security

b)

Salary

c)

Design and layout of the work area

d)

Job advancement opportunities

51.

Which educational approach emphasizes collaboration and real-world problem-solving among students?

a)

Traditional Education

b)

Behaviorist Approach

c)

Direct Instruction

d)

Collaborative Learning

52.

What is the primary purpose of using rubrics in assessment?

a)

To simplify the grading process for teachers

b)

To offer clear criteria for evaluating student work

c)

To provide a standardized grading system

d)

To ensure all students receive the same feedback

53.

Which of the following best describes the concept of scaffolding in education?

a)

Providing students with all the answers to questions

b)

Standardizing instruction for all learners

c)

Gradually removing support as students become more competent

d)

Using technology to enhance learning

54.

In behaviorism, a stimulus-response pattern refers to:

a)

The way behaviors are triggered by environmental stimuli

b)

The use of scaffolding in learning

c)

The brain’s response to critical thinking tasks

d)

The gradual development of cognitive structures

55.

In a learner-centered learning environment, the teacher’s role is primarily to:

a)

Focus exclusively on the testing and assessment of students' knowledge

b)

Enforce strict rules and regulations

c)

Deliver lectures and control all aspects of learning

d)

Provide opportunities for student-driven exploration, inquiry, and problem-solving

56.

A classroom environment that incorporates flexible seating, collaborative spaces, and choice is most likely based on which educational philosophy?

a)

Cognitivism

b)

Constructivism

c)

Behaviorism

d)

Essentialism

57.

In a collaborative classroom, the teacher designs activities to be done

a)

Focus solely on memorizing content for exams

b)

Work individually and silently

c)

Work together, share ideas, and solve problems as a group

58.

A school wants to integrate digital tools to improve its blended learning environment. Which option shows the most effective and pedagogically sound use of technology?

a)

Using tablets mainly as digital textbooks

b)

Requiring all assignments to be submitted online

c)

Using an LMS to personalize learning paths based on student performance

d)

Allowing students to play educational games during free time

59.

According to _______________each individual undergoes personality development through the 5 psychosexual stages. These stages are: oral, anal. phallic, latency, and genital

a)

Erikson

b)

Bandura

c)

Bowlby

d)

Freud

60.

Posting the top 10 students based on academic achievement in the classroom bulletin board is a strategy that may motivate students who are encouraged based on:

a)

Hygiene Factors

b)

Motivating Factors

c)

Both

61.

Which educational theory emphasizes the importance of social interaction in the learning process?

a)

Humanism

b)

Essentialism

c)

Behaviorism

d)

Constructivism

62.

Which of the following best describes intrinsic motivation?

a)

Motivation influenced by competition

b)

Motivation driven by external rewards

c)

Motivation that comes from within the individual

d)

Motivation based on social approval

63.

In Erikson's theory, the "Trust vs. Mistrust" stage occurs during which age range?

a)

Adulthood (18+ years)

b)

Early childhood (2-4 years)

c)

Infancy (0-2 years)

d)

Adolescence (12-18 years)

64.

After retirement, Mrs. Pascual decided to release a memoir chronicling her reflections as a CEO. This reflects what basic conflict according to Erik Erikson?

a)

Intimacy Vs. Isolation

b)

Identity Vs. Confusion

c)

Trust Vs. Mistrust

d)

Integrity vs. Dispair

65.

The concept of "flipped classrooms" is most closely associated with:

a)

teachers delivering lectures while students read textbooks

b)

Students memorizing facts for exams without any classroom interaction

c)

Teachers giving traditional lectures while students do homework in class

d)

Students learning new content at home and doing collaborative, hands-on activities in class

66.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a 21st-century classroom?

a)

Relying solely on paper-based assignments and assessments

b)

Active student engagement, collaboration, and project-based learning

c)

A focus on teacher-centered lectures

d)

A fixed curriculum with little room for student input

67.

Which of the following best describes the concept of reinforcement in behaviorist theory?

a)

It is the ability to learn through social interactions

b)

It is the method of teaching through direct instruction

c)

It is a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated

d)

It is the process of observing and imitating others

68.

Which educational approach emphasizes learning through experience and reflection?

a)

Experiential Learning

b)

Constructivism

c)

Direct Instruction

d)

Behaviorism

69.

In the ______ Stage according to Jerome Bruner, individuals visualize or imagine actions without experiencing or doing it.

a)

Iconic

b)

Symbolic

c)

Enactive

70.

Which of the following statements is a core principle based on Ausubel?

a)

Learners are given opportunities for problem-solving, and where they are required to draw from past experiences and current knowledge to discover facts, relationships, and new knowledge

b)

learning can be broken down into smaller tasks, offering immediate rewards for accomplishments that will stimulate further learning

c)

new learning relies on what the learner already knows therefore. if the learner cannot relate what they are learning to wider contexts, it is useless

71.

Which educational theory emphasizes the importance of social interactions and observational learning in the development of skills?

a)

Social Learning Theory

b)

Behaviorism

c)

Constructivism

d)

Cognitivism

72.

Which of the following is an example of integrating "digital literacy" in 21st-century learning?

a)

Helping students develop the skills to navigate, analyze, and create content using digital tools and technologies

b)

Teaching students how to read traditional media only

c)

Focusing solely on physical education and sports

d)

Limiting the use of digital devices in class

73.

Which of the following best describes the role of intrinsic motivation in learning?

a)

It enhances engagement and persistence in learning tasks

b)

It is driven by external rewards and recognition

c)

It is only relevant in early childhood education

d)

It is less effective than extrinsic motivation

74.

What was the main objective of Albert Bandura's Bobo Doll experiment?

a)

To investigate the role of imitation and observation in learning

b)

To analyze children's ability to recognize facial expressions

c)

To study the effects of reinforcement on behavior

d)

To examine the impact of aggression on peer relationships

75.

Which of the following was the main behavior demonstrated by the adult model in the Bobo Doll experiment?

a)

Sitting quietly in a corner

b)

Solving puzzles and talking to the children

c)

Exhibiting physical aggression toward the Bobo Doll

d)

Playing peacefully with toys

76.

Bloom’s Taxonomy is often used as a framework for designing learning outcomes, assessments, and instructional activities. Critically evaluate the relevance and limitations of Bloom’s Taxonomy in contemporary, technology-enhanced learning environments. Drawing from specific examples in your discipline, propose an updated framework in 500 words or less, that better addresses the cognitive, metacognitive, and socio-emotional demands of 21st-century learners.

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77.

Amid ongoing resource gaps, overcrowding, and digital inequities in Philippine schools, what systemic reforms would yield the most enduring improvements in student learning? Develop a prioritized, evidence-based reform plan for basic education and justify how it addresses both structural barriers and the daily classroom realities of Filipino learners.

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78.

In what ways can Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction be strategically adapted or re-designed to address the complex and diverse learning needs of 21st-century Filipino learners? Critically evaluate which events remain most effective in contemporary classrooms and propose evidence-based modifications that would enhance both learner engagement and instructional impact

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