WorksheetsPastoral Care in the Vietnamese Context
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the primary goal of pastoral care in education?
a)
Provide emotional, social, and academic support to students
b)
Improve academic scores only
c)
Enforce discipline more strictly
d)
Replace the work of counselors
2.
Which of the following is NOT a core component of pastoral care?
a)
Punishing late submissions
b)
Building student trust
c)
Creating a safe classroom environment
d)
Supporting student well-being
3.
In Vietnamese culture, the concept of “saving face” can lead students to:
a)
Avoid asking for help or showing vulnerability
b)
Become more outspoken in class
c)
Seek extra support immediately
d)
Engage in disruptive behavior
4.
Which of the following is an appropriate "DO" when responding to a student in emotional distress?
a)
Speak with them privately and listen actively
b)
Confront them in front of the class
c)
Dismiss their feelings
d)
Compare them to other students
5.
What is a culturally sensitive way to start a conversation with Vietnamese parents?
a)
Share positives about the student before raising concerns
b)
Begin with criticisms of the child
c)
Demand immediate behavioral change
d)
Refer the student to the SPO without informing parents
6.
What is one effective strategy for creating safe classroom spaces?
a)
Weekly emotional check-ins
b)
Regular pop quizzes
c)
Ignoring student emotions
d)
Assigning extra homework
7.
A student consistently underperforms and avoids presentations. What should the teacher consider FIRST?
a)
Reflect on possible signs of emotional distress or anxiety
b)
Call their parents in front of the class
c)
Ask the student to explain themselves immediately
d)
Ignore the behavior
8.
Which statement best describes the role of homeroom assistants in pastoral care?
a)
They can help mediate culturally sensitive communication between teachers and parents.
b)
They only translate academic content.
c)
They are not involved in student wellbeing.
d)
They are responsible for grading.
9.
What is one possible reason a Vietnamese student may hide their emotional struggles?
a)
Cultural expectations discourage open expression of distress
b)
They are not interested in school
c)
They feel too comfortable sharing
d)
They want to transfer schools
10.
During a group discussion, if a student expresses being overwhelmed at home, the teacher should:
a)
Respond calmly, listen without judgment, and consider next steps
b)
Tell them everyone has problems
c)
Refer them to the SPO without listening
d)
Inform the entire class for transparency
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