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WorksheetsPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (80 ITEMS) OCTOBER 18, 2025
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
Orientation sessions for new teachers are important. Why? I. Be attuned to the school environment II. Be familiar with the rules III. Get to know the people in the community
II and III
I and II
I only
I, II and III
The Constitution is the highest law of the land. It mandates among others, this stakeholder to establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated educational system.
The citizens
The legislators
The state
The local government
Teachers have special rights, but which among these is not enshrined in laws?
Right to refuse regular assignment
Right for career advancement
Right to be accorded respect
Right for protection
Centers of Excellence are identified by the government institution based on RA 7722.
Department of Education
Professional Regular Commission
Commission on Higher Education
Teacher Education Council
Which of the following has greatly influenced the introduction of K-12 reform in basic education?
need to employ more teachers
need to conform to international standards
need to allot more funding
need to upgrade facilities of schools
What best describes “pwede na” mentality vs. excellence in service/work?
arduous preparation
resignation to mediocrity
committed work
striving to be the best
Schools are protected by their own right, but which is not found in laws?
Right for basic education to determine subjects of study
Right to provide proper governance
Right to enforce administrative systems
Right for institutions of higher learning to determine academic grounds for admission
Religion can be taught in public schools, on the condition that…
Teacher will receive extra compensation
Catechist will be paid by the local government
Parents must provide their written permission
Religious instruction will be done after regular school hours
How should teachers regard new trends and reforms in education?
as a development need
as a wave in millennial change
as an opportunity
as an issue or problem
There will always be someone who will say “Teachers only.” What does this kind of comment say about the speaker’s perception of teachers?
The teaching profession is insignificant
Teacher receive the lowest salaries
The speaker is a reluctant teacher
The speaker is not proud to be a teacher
When you become teachers, you need to live by the philosophy: “Once a teacher, forever a student.” If so, what should you do?
Teacher’s affinity with student
Focusing on learners
Earning master’s and doctorate degrees
Lifelong learning
Someone who is part of the teaching profession goes through the journey of education, growth, and fulfillment. To complete the journey, what should the overall stream for education be?
merit and promotion
lifelong career
in-service
pre-service
Among active participation of school officials and teachers in the community, which of the following is NOT appropriate due to prevailing religious sentiments in a predominantly Christian country?
Literacy assistance for out-of-school children/youths
Household campaign for healthful practice
Introducing cooperative thrift practices
Promoting contraceptives for Planned Parenthood
One positive outlook for teacher is to view challenges as opportunities to be better. I. Responsive to problem-solving II. Alertness for chances to do something III. Strong inclination to preserve outdated practices IV. Propensity to forget or forego problems
I, II and IV
I and II
II, III and IV
I, II and III
This is known as an appraisal of the teacher about him/herself for professional growth. It is acceptable and useful recognizing weakness and strengths for a new teacher.
Principal’s evaluation
Master teacher’s evaluation
Student’s evaluation
Self-evaluation
It is an unjustifiable negative attitude towards an outgroup. It can take the form of disliking, anger, fear, disgust, discomfort, or hatred.
discrimination
stereotyping
prejudice
inequality
It is logical to say that high moral character is shown by the following thoughts, attitudes, and deeds EXCEPT for _____.
nurturing at home and school
technology innovations
positive philosophy of life
human behavior during stages of growth
Which school of thought is attained when educators aim to improve global society through change by way of convergence and transformation?
existentialism
pragmatism
essentialism
progressivism
Which main quality exemplifies the honesty of school heads towards everyone in school and in the community?
sensitivity
humility
integrity
wisdom
Each analogy below shows the different philosophies of education and their corresponding application EXCEPT:
progressivism : : thought provoking games
essentialism : : core requirements
perennialism : : history’s timeless concepts
existentialism : : physical stimuli
GAD or Gender And Development is an initiative towards _____ education.
gender-biased
inclusive
exclusive
feminist
This is a modern version of “bayanihan” initiated by Department of Education in which many stakeholders and sectors in the society work together to ensure conducive schools.
4Ps
PPP
E-IMPACT
Brigada Eskwela
The statements below all show John Dewey’s major contribution to the sociological foundations of education which are still very much recognized today EXCEPT for _____.
School is continuation of home; activities at home continue at school
Education is social process beginning unconsciously at birth
Facilitating education means being aware of the social condition of the child
“True education” is transmission of knowledge
Knowledge, values, and skills for active engagement in productive employment belong to _____.
Learning to Know
Learning to Do
Learning to Live Together
Learning to Be
The following are the general ways that progressivists seek to advance relevance in modern education EXCEPT for _____.
Higher order skills
Experiential learning
Teamwork
Classical studies
What is the school of thought behind the Philippine schools that seek to promote democratic opportunities for all and humanistic education through lifelong learning?
Perennialism
Classical education
Progressivism
Positivism
In sociology, this refers to the process in which children become participating and functioning members of society by fitting into an organized way of life.
assimilation
acculturation
accommodation
socialization
Which among the following are categorized as bullying? I. Punching, pushing, shoving, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks, inflicting school pranks, teasing, and fighting using available objects as weapons II. Any act that causes damage to a victim’s psyche and/or emotional well-being III. Name-calling, tormenting, and commenting negatively on victim’s looks, clothes and body IV. Cyber-bullying or any bullying done through the use of technology or any
I and II
II, III and IV
I, II, III and IV
III and IV
What is the reason behind the line “philosophy is deductive, rather than an inductive science”?
It starts from real to the mental
It relates external reality to mental reality
It starts with the real outside the mind
It starts from prior ideas in the mind
The development of sound judgment, commitment to truth, and the strengthening of the moral fabric of society all belong to this major goal of Philippine education.
self-realization
ethical character
autonomy
enculturation
What school of thought is demonstrated by a teacher who mainly focuses on developing essential skills and the basic of literacy?
progressivism
perennialism
essentialism
constructivism
Considering that moral and ethical judgment is a selective process. Therefore, the teacher should offer the choice for universal values such as _____.
Wars in the name of nation and destiny
Human rights for all ages, genders and names
Gun ownership under the freedom of rights
Slavery as American founding father did
There is a gap between words and actions, and so the teacher needs to demonstrate certain characteristics and most personal of which is _____.
to keep an open mind
to monitor one’s own behavior
to engage in socio-civic projects
to be tolerant of others
What can be best considered as the core of universal morality and human society among the options below?
constitution, criminal, and civil laws
prescriptions for health and wellness
Judeo-Christian religion
UN Declaration of Human Rights
Evaluating the issue on teenage pregnancies, what can be the education sector’s best response to this problem?
control of mass media
Exclusive education separating genders
Holistic sex education
Sec education by Church people
Mr. Alfred finds satisfaction and fulfillment in teaching especially when he shares his skills and expertise in choral works and conducting to students. This situation is a depiction that a teacher is passionate about teaching because you are fervent about _____.
adhering to a policy
helping students learn
life in school
you discipline
What could be a fitting realization on the research finding? “A majority of the respondents strongly agreed that teachers help develop the moral character of the children.”
I should impose discipline in all my learning instructions
I should model the values to children because “values are caught”
I will ask students to research about social issues and problems
My syllabus should have a listing of values intended for integration
It is a professional development guide for Filipino teachers, and it consists of different dimensions of effective teaching, understanding learners, and a sound educational pedagogy.
BEC- Basic Education Curriculum
NCBTS- National Competency-Based Teachers Standards
PSSLC- Philippine Secondary Schools Learning Competencies
UbD- (Understanding by Design) Curriculum framework
Teachers of St. Isidore Academy are updating their syllabi because it was cited by PAASCU during their last visit that they should revise the construction to reflect the schools VMG. How should linkage and sharing of good practices be depicted?
Appealing to the school boards to allocate separate budget for the resolutions for the next PAASCU visit
Conducting regular meetings among faculty members and school staff to address the cited recommendations
Inviting teachers from neighboring accredited schools, colleges and universities as resource persons
Supervising closely the development of classroom instructions, learning resources and students participation
After the teaching observation, Teacher B was called by his principal for a post conference. His principal informed him that he needs to improve on the area “ability of the teacher to encourage her students to use higher order thinking skills.” What PPST domain should be given importance to improve the point cited?
Domain 1- Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
Domain 2- Learning Environment
Domain 3- Diversity of Learners
Domain 4- Curriculum
One of the rights of the students is the right to make decisions in selecting alternative field of work. This is an adherence to a philosophical foundation of education. Identify the philosophical basis.
Behaviorism
Constructivism
Existentialism
Progressivism
In a PE class, Mr. Ladaran involved his students in a mini-basketball tournament as a culminating activity in his Basketball class. Some students were identified to be the player, others acts as officiating officials and some handicapped students were assigned to be the cheerers. What learning pillar is adhered?
Learning to do
Learning to be
Learning to know
Learning to live together
Which of the following best defines philosophy?
A set of values which are influential and meditative for life-long process
The set of related principles that are based on observation and are used to explain additional observations
The study of theories, knowledge and existing life-altering beliefs
The study of theories of knowledge, truth, existence and morality
Who are in the best position to stimulate research on curricular problems?
administrator
motivation
guidance counselor
teachers
An organized and systematized manner of learning where expectations are controlled by the teacher is termed as:
education
motivation
schooling
teaching
Which among the following interpretations of curriculum can be conceived in a narrow way?
Curriculum is everything that goes within the school.
Curriculum is everything.
Curriculum is that which an individual learner experiences as a result of schooling.
Curriculum is that which is taught in school.
Which of the following elements reveals the orientation of a child-centered curriculum?
classroom
learner
school
teacher
A model in which a curriculum sits on one side and instruction on the other and never the twain shall meet is called:
concentric model
cyclical model
dualistic model
interlocking model
In this model, no particular significance is given to the position of instruction or curriculum in entwined relationship is called:
concentric model
cyclical model
dualistic model
interlocking model
What model implies that instructional decisions are made after curricular decisions, which in turn are modified after instructional decisions are implemented and evaluated?
concentric method
cyclical model
dualistic model
interlocking model
Which of the following functions cannot be done by a school curriculum?
changing cultural practices
development of attitude and skills
perpetuation of species
socialization among children
What will be your guiding principle as a rationalist teacher?
I must teach the child every knowledge, skill and values needed for his future.
I must teach the child that real knowledge and facts cannot be achieved.
I must teach the child to develop and expand his mental power to the fullest.
A modern school should have a curriculum that is _____?
based on books available in school
planned by experts and students
planned by the principal, superintendent and teachers
provided by the DepEd and followed by all schools
Separate learning competencies have been identified by the DepEd for the elementary and secondary levels of education in the country. This is so since education is perceived to be _____.
idealistic, for the development of intellectual and moral individuals
nationalistic process to prepare students for democratic citizenship
practical, to prepare the students to conserve nature and resources
psychological processes following growth and developmental patterns
Joining organizations or club in school is requisite to granting of academic distinction under DECS Order #66, s 1998. This shows school community connection reflection in activities geared towards society’s needs. What philosophy is related to this?
Existentialism
Perennialism
Progressivism
Social Reconstructionism
Nicole is motivated to improve her metacognitive skills. Which of the following ways does NOT advance metacognition?
Accepting new knowledge
Assessing one’s own thinking
Learning how to study
Learning to organize thought
Which instance in the delivery or implementation of lesson plan do teachers lead the students towards the process of metacognition?
Teacher Albert outlines the parts of a lesson
Teacher Eva explains the learning objectives
Mrs. Reyes introduces the topic of discussion
Mr. Lopez asks students to predict outcomes
Teacher Natalie, a SPED teacher, wants her special students to do some classroom physical activities. Which type of seating arrangement is MOST EFFECTIVE based on her purpose?
full circle
cooperative cluster
classic rows
horseshoe or U-shape
When a special child is moved out of special education classrooms putting him/her in a “regular” classroom where there are typical learners, but only in certain subjects or parts of the day, the special child is experiencing _____.
general education class
full mainstreaming
partial mainstreaming
pull-out program
Which of the following are examples of disabilities?
When letters appear jumbled, for example “read” looks like “raed”
Losing all or part of your hearing
Having difficulty to make friends
Both A and B
The following are components of the definition of special education, except _____.
individually planned instruction
systematically implemented instruction
well-discriminated disabilities
personal self-sufficiency
Erikson has emphasized the importance of developing the child’s industry, or else, the child might develop inferiority to oneself. Which of the following situation indicates industry in the learning environment?
Students achieve high grades
Students having high responsibility for own learning
Students have high bonding or relatedness in school
Students contribute to warm and friendly school atmosphere
In Piaget’s Cognitive Development, when a mother explains to the child that “cats unlike dogs, do not bark,” the child is in the process of creating a new cognitive structure. What term did Piaget used to describe the child’s cognitive experience?
accommodation
assimilation
equilibrium
schema
Joey, a seven-year-old girl, knows how to arrange objects or things according to weight, shape, color, or size. Joey as a young learner has already developed which concept according to Jean Piaget?
conservation
decentering
reversibility
seriation
Based on Attribution Theory, “people tend to attribute successes to internet causes and their failures to external causes.” What then is a potent key to success?
application
imagination
motivation
reasoning
Saint Teresa of Calcutta is a model of humility and service to mankind. She pledged her entire life to serving the sick and the very old. What level in Kohlberg’s Moral Development did St. Teresa achieve?
Law and order
Obedience and punishment
Social contract
Universal principles
When a large group of teachers in the Philippines sought for the abolition of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Law since it is only geared to benefit capitalists/corporations, and it imposes financial and logistical burdens on teachers and other professionals following Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development, this group belongs to which level?
Law and order
Mutual benefit
Social contract
Universal principles
“A child brain is unique and vastly different from one another.” Which of the following teaching practices below clearly violates the said principle of child development?
Jessica is given the opportunity to explore the lesson more rather than being spoonfed with information
Neil’s talent in music is tapped for the lesson in Math
Teacher Ken conducted an open dialogue among students of various cultural backgrounds
Sofia, a left-handed pupil, was asked to write using her right hand.
Mrs. Mendoza is the homeroom adviser of Grade IV- Service. Of the following choices, which is generally or typically expected of grade IV pupils?
Being independent of parents
Displaying a male of feminine social role
Getting along with classmates
Showing class leadership
When children experience a chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity and sometimes impulsivity, these children are said to have special condition known as _____.
ADHD
Learning disabilities
Intellectual disabilities
Speech and communication disorders
Which of the following characteristics is MOST LIKELY true to all teenagers or adolescents?
Hormonal changes
Last splurge of dependence
Unruly behavior
Defiance of peer group
Gabby loves to do activities involving visual-spatial skills. If he were to experience the following meaningful learning activities, which of these would he LEAST likely choose?
constructing dioramas
concept-mapping
reflective activities
art project
In cognitive learning, this term refers to firmly established and thoroughly tested principles or theories.
concepts
facts
hypothesis
laws
Based on Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory of Development, which of the following statements does NOT speak about initiative vs. guilt?
People can be trusted
I am prepared to take a risk
In difficulty, I will not give up
I feel what happens to me is the result of what I have done
Which theory highly regard the adaption of teaching methods and strategies to the learner’s biological and developmental set of characteristics?
Learning Style Theory
Emotional Intelligence Theory
Reading Readiness Theory
Multiple Intelligence Theory
Miggy, a 2 year old boy, has manifestations of special needs. His parents decided to put him under Early Intervention Program. Under special education, what is mainly addressed by early intervention program for children with disabilities, ages 0 to 3 years old?
early growth developing lag
Ensuring inclusion for special children
Preventing labeling of disabled children
Identifying strengths and weaknesses in special children
Social behaviorists and social cognitivists believe that learning is influenced by social interaction and interpersonal relations. With this in mind, a teacher must _____.
give more independent study
make students work collaboratively
make students feel good about themselves
motivate students to reflect on how they learn
In Immanuel Kant’s words, “Experience without theory is blind, but theory without experience is a mere intellectual play.” What does he try to tell the teachers?
One can stand without each other
Experience is more important than theory
Theory is more important than experience
Theory and experience must go hand-in-hand
Which of the following ways can new information be made more meaningful to students?
Valuing new knowledge
Increasing retention of new knowledge
Demonstrating novelty of new knowledge
Relating it to knowledge they already know
Research confirms that student’s motivation is affected by his/her socio-cultural background. Which of the following observations affirms this finding?
Girls mature earlier than the boys.
Brains of the males function better than those of the females.
Children of low-income household meet more obstacles in learning.
Genetic endowments may show gifted endowments among the young.
