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WorksheetsDO No. 35, s. 2016
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 33mins
1.DepEd fully supports the continuing professional development
of teachers based on the principle of lifelong learning, which can be done through the school-based Learning Action Cell (LAC).
The LAC primarily functions as a professional learning community for teachers that will help them improve practice and
learner achievement. What was the DepEd Order issued with regard to LAC?
A. DO No. 35, s. 2016
B. DO No. 36, s. 2016
C. DO No. 35, s. 2017
D. DO No. 36, s. 2017
2. As stated by UNESCO, successful teaching is a result of the use of appropriate strategies for delivering and assessing the learning objectives targeted for each lesson. Which among the following are the characteristics of successful teachers?
i. possess a good grasp of content which they can consequently
convert to sound learning objectives
ii. able to select and implement the most effective instructional
strategies and materials to teach the identified content
iii. make instructional decisions on the basis of formative assessment
results
iv. promote sincerely their students’ learning and holistic development
v. are professional and ethical in the conduct of their work
vi. are able to create expanded connections
vii. completely aware of what to and what not to for their school image
A. all except vi
B. all except vii
C. all except vi and vii
D. all of the above
3. To improve the teaching-learning processes, there are two (2) main methods implemented throughout the DepEd: top-down and bottom-up. Which among the following statements is/are CORRECT as regards this?
i. top-down teacher professional development programs is done when expert knowledge is shared or transferred through lectures or workshops in teacher training and short-term courses, scholarships, and distance learning programs
ii. bottom-up teacher professional development programs is where colleagues study content and pedagogies together, plan lessons
collaboratively, and conduct action research as a group, examples of which are school-based LAC, teaching circles, communities of practice, and lesson study
A. statement i is correct but statement ii is not
B. statement ii is correct but statement i is not
C. both statements are correct
D. both statements are not correct
4. In DepEd, what is the group of teachers who engage in
collaborative learning sessions to solve shared challenges
encountered in the school facilitated by the school head or
a designated leader?
A. School Action Research Team
B. School FGD Team
C. Learning Action Cell
D. Learning Action Team
5. Which among the following is NOT an objective of the policy on LAC?
A. to improve the teaching-learning process that will lead
to improved learning among the students
B. to nurture successful teachers
C. to enable teachers to be fully independent in
improving their content and pedagogical knowledge,
practice, skills, and attitudes
D. to foster a professional collaborative spirit among
school heads, teachers, and the community as a whole
6. LACs are the most cost-effective Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) process but may entail some expenses
for meetings and handouts. Where would funds for the LAC
be sourced from?
A. canteen funds
B. SEF
C. LSB funds
D. MOOE
7. The theoretical framework of the LAC, like any other
communities of practice enable teachers to do things that will
lead to improved teachers’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes that
will consequently and significantly improve student learning
and development. Which among the following is NOT part of
the things the teachers may do in the LAC?
A. collaborative planning
B. collaborative problem-solving
C. collaborative action implementation
D. collaborative school grievance discussions
8. Who determines the content of LAC sessions through needs assessment?
A. the LAC leader/school head
B. the LAC Resource Person(s)
C. the administrative officer
D. the teachers themselves
9. The teacher-identified topics for the LAC sessions must be consistent with which of the following broad areas of discussion?
i. Learner Diversity and Student Inclusion
ii. Content and Pedagogy of the K to 12 Basic Education Program
iii. Assessment and Reporting in the K to 12 Basic Education Program
iv. 21st Century Skills and ICT Integration in Instruction and Assessment
v. Curriculum Contextualization, Localization, and Indigenization
vi. School Funding Sources for the LAC
vii. School Assignments for the Subject/Department Heads
A. all except vii
B. all except vi
C. all except vii and vi
D. all of the above
10. Before a LAC Session can be done, preparations must be made first in order for a smooth implementation of the
sessions. Which among the following is NOT part of the
preparations that must be made?
A. Assessment of Needs
B. Prioritization of Topics or Agenda
C. Formation of LAC
D. Monitoring and Evaluation of LAC
11. Who among the following are included in the composition of a LAC?
i. LAC Leader iv. LAC Resource Person(s)
ii. LAC Facilitator v. LAC Overseer
iii. LAC Documenter vi. LAC Members
A. all except ii
B. all except v
C. all except ii and v
D. all of the above
12. A LAC may be by key stage, grade level, learning area, or
programs offered by the school. A school may organize as
many LACs as necessary depending on the identified needs
of the school. What is the advised number of members per
LAC?
A. five (5) members
B. five (5) to 7 members
C. five (5) to 10 members
D. five (5) to 15 members
13. All schools are encouraged to prioritize LAC Sessions over
LAC Administrative Meetings. The meetings may be conducted
depending on the LAC head and situations. However, LAC
sessions have a prescribed frequency by the DepEd. What is
the prescribed minimum number of LAC Sessions per month?
A. one (1)
B. two (2)
C. three (3)
D. four (4)
14. After the preliminary preparations, the next thing to do after
formation of the LAC is setting up of the needed resources.
The resources are the human and/or materials that should be
prepared or set up before the implementation of the sessions.
Who shall take the lead in identifying the needed resources to
ensure availability and sustainability of such resources?
A. the LAC leader/school head
B. the LAC facilitator
C. the administrative officer
D. the teachers themselves
15. The LAC members could be given specific roles to perform
during LAC sessions. Which among the following as regards
the roles of LAC members in the LAC sessions is CORRECT?
A. The assigned roles should be fixed.
B. The roles to do by the members may be chosen by them.
C. The assigned roles could be rotated among the members of the group.
D. The roles may be assigned through the fishbowl method.
16. After each LAC session, LAC members are expected to perform duties and responsibilities that will assure that the aimed results/effects of the LAC session are achieved. Which among the following is NOT among the correct things to be done after each LAC session?
A. LAC members are expected to implement the proposed strategies or activities in their classroom and evaluate their success
B. LAC members should be prepared to report back on the success of the activities in future LAC sessions
C. LAC facilitators and LAC leaders should monitor the activities and evaluate how far they are contributing to improved outcomes for learners at school
D. LAC Resource Persons should do class observations and encourage teachers to continually improve instruction so that the
student learning will also improve
17. The school head should lead in organizing, maintaining,
sustaining, monitoring, evaluating, and providing administrative
support to the LACs. With the numerous duties of the school
head in the LAC, will this functions of the school head in the LAC
be included in their performance evaluation?
A. No, in the exigency of the service
B. Yes, this is too much of a burden
C. No, according to DO No. 35, s. 2016
D. Yes, according to DO No. 35, s. 2016
18. Which among the following are the components/elements
of LAC Implementation Norms that must be addressed?
i. Time and venue v. Participation
ii. Listening vi. Expectations
iii. Confidentiality vii. Ease of implementation
iv. Decision-making
A. all except iii
B. all except vii
C. all except iii and vii
D. all of the above
19. Which among the following is NOT a key indicator for the effectiveness of the LAC?
A. there are clear evidences of critical reflection amongst
teachers leading to changes in classroom practice
B. there are clear evidences of positive personality
changes for the teachers
C. there are clear evidences of increased understanding
and knowledge of the curriculum
D. there are clear evidences of changes in teachers’
pedagogy or practices which are aimed at improving
learners’ participation and achievement in school
20. Knowing the key indicators for the effectiveness of the
LAC, members now know the conditions to assess in the LAC.
Which among the following is NOT part of the conditions to
assess?
A. development in teacher quality
B. impact on students’ performance
C. effectiveness of the implemented strategies
D. development in teacher appearance and personality
21. As regards progress Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E),
which are the conditions to be kept in mind?
i. Purpose
ii. Who to be monitored
iii. Areas to be monitored
iv. Monitoring methods and tools
v. Monitoring timeline
vi. Documentation, record-keeping, and reporting
vii. Reports submission
A. all except ii
B. all except vii
C. all except ii and vii
D. all of the above
22. Since LACs and LAC sessions are aimed at the continuous
professional development of teachers, the conduct of LAC
session shall be limited to the purposes stated in DO No. 35,
s. 2016. Which among the following are prohibited in LAC
sessions as stated in the policy?
i. Sale of goods and other merchandise
ii. Lending transactions
iii. Political and religious meetings
iv. News about students and teachers
v. Existing goods sale in malls and factories
A. all except iv
B. all except v
C. all except iv and v
D. all of the above
