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Educational Philosophy Quiz

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the best relationship for the school and community?

a)

Partnership

b)

Teacher-led projects

c)

Individual efforts

d)

Government intervention

2.

Which of the following ensures a safe and secure environment for learners in school?

a)

Having security guards

b)

Caring and protective teachers

c)

Strict discipline policies

d)

Advanced surveillance systems

3.

What is the major aim in essentialist education along traditional learning of school subjects?

a)

Experiential learning

b)

Thorough learning

c)

Memorization of facts

d)

Skill-based learning

4.

Which of the following ideas exemplify stereotyping that is unfair to student-learners?

a)

All students require quality instruction

b)

All students from peasant communities are dull

c)

Students learn at different paces

d)

Students from urban areas are more intelligent

5.

What is the philosophy behind Philippine schools that seek to promote democratic opportunities for all and humanistic education through lifelong learning?

a)

Progressivism

b)

Perennialism

c)

Essentialism

d)

Pragmatism

6.

Spartan education provided much attention and time for the art of war and the training of soldier-citizens. Athenian education, on the other hand, stressed individual excellence. Hence, Athenian education aimed to provide:

a)

Moral training and emphasized virtues to develop personality

b)

Learners with training in harsh discipline

c)

Military expertise and physical strength

d)

Political leadership and governance skills

7.

These are rights given to the child in indigenous minorities, but not to include:

a)

To enjoy his/her culture

b)

To be exempted from formal education

c)

To participate in community decisions

d)

To access free education

8.

Which philosophy supports universal values in education, as these are important in molding young minds towards broad ideals such as democracy, freedom, and human rights?

a)

Pragmatism

b)

Existentialism

c)

Essentialism

d)

Progressivism

9.

Which of the following shows the teacher’s respect for human dignity?

a)

Working with people of different views

b)

Practicing diligence and industry

c)

Enforcing strict rules

d)

Promoting competition among students

10.

How will you characterize contemporary progressive education?

a)

Traditional

b)

Science-based

c)

Memorization-focused

d)

Teacher-centered

11.

John Dewey's major contributions to the sociological foundations of education which are still very much recognized today are the following except one. Which one is it?

a)

"True education" is transmission of knowledge

b)

School is a continuation of home; activities at home continue at school

c)

Education is a social process

d)

Education is growth

12.

What factor should Teacher Julie be careful about when she is teaching in a school for children in a poverty-stricken slum area?

a)

Children's socio-economic status

b)

Children's ethnicity

c)

Children's academic performance

d)

Children's physical health

13.

How would you best interpret the old proverb "It takes the whole village to educate a child"?

a)

All stakeholders support education of the child

b)

All teachers are responsible for child education

c)

Education is solely the responsibility of parents

d)

Education is a community effort

14.

What is the appropriate teaching-learning strategy to respond to cultural diversity among learners?

a)

Use of comparative assessment tools

b)

Variety of teaching and assessment methods

c)

Standardized testing methods

d)

Individualized learning plans

15.

If you are part of the policy-making body of the school, you must be an officer of which organized group?

a)

Parent Teachers and Community Association

b)

School Governing Council

c)

Student Council

d)

Academic Advisory Board

16.

To learn to live together, which attitude should be out of the picture?

a)

Ethnocentrism

b)

Fundamentalism

c)

Tolerance

d)

Empathy

17.

He was considered as the first teacher in "ancient" China.

a)

Confucius

b)

Mencius

c)

Laozi

d)

Sun Tzu

18.

What is the teacher's "window" or viewpoint of the world?

a)

Philosophy of life

b)

Love of children

c)

Academic knowledge

d)

Cultural awareness

19.

Strengthening the linkage between academe and industry in higher education is a clamor from which group?

a)

Essentialist

b)

Progressivist

c)

Social Reconstructionist

d)

II and III

20.

How will classroom change in the 21st century curricular landscape?

a)

It will adapt to pandemic like CoVID-19

b)

It will be flexible for discussions and group dynamics

c)

It will focus solely on technology integration

d)

It will eliminate traditional teaching methods

21.

In getting a Bachelor's degree, what realization about learning can be most valuable for graduating students?

a)

That learning is lifelong

b)

That learning is a difficult task

c)

That learning ends after graduation

d)

That learning is only for academic purposes

22.

From an overview of education, who is at the center of the education system?

a)

The Professional teacher

b)

The Filipino child

c)

The school administrator

d)

The government

23.

Which group is in full support of the renewed emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to general education of the college curriculum?

a)

Progressivist

b)

Perennialist

c)

Essentialist

d)

Constructivist

24.

What is the most appropriate tagline for the slogan on cultural diversity: "Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle"?

a)

Cultural Diversity

b)

Unity amid cultural diversity

c)

Multiculturalism

d)

Diversity in education

25.

Which statement is true of society's demand from the professional teacher?

a)

Effective teaching is the primary duty of the professional teacher.

b)

The professional teacher is not expected to lead in community affairs in order not to jeopardize her teaching.

c)

Teachers should focus solely on academic instruction.

d)

Teachers should prioritize administrative tasks over teaching.

26.

I am a progressivist. For teaching in the affective domain, which will form part of my philosophy of education?

a)

I will impose objective values to my students.

b)

I will engage my classes in values clarification.

c)

I will focus on rote memorization.

d)

I will prioritize standardized testing.

27.

What is the philosophy behind Philippine schools that seek to promote democratic opportunities for all and humanistic education through lifelong learning?

a)

Essentialism

b)

Progressivism

c)

Perennialism

d)

Constructivism

28.

Through what are the vision-mission-goals of schools concretized in the day-to-day life in the school?

a)

Instructional activities

b)

Modes of assessment

c)

Administrative policies

d)

Extracurricular programs

29.

Miss Miranda feels offended by her supervisor's unfavorable comments after a classroom supervision. Miss Miranda concludes that her supervisor does not like her. Which Filipino trait is demonstrated by Miss Miranda?

a)

"Kanya-kanya" syndrome

b)

Extreme personalism

c)

Colonial mentality

d)

Crab mentality

30.

Which teaching methodology statement should I formulate if I cling to the progressivist philosophy of education?

a)

I will make students learn by listening; less student talk, more teacher talk.

b)

I will make students learn by doing; less teacher talk, more student talk.

c)

I will focus on memorization techniques.

d)

I will prioritize lecture-based instruction.

31.

These foundations show the chronological development of curriculum, mostly shown using a timeline.

a)

Philosophical Foundations

b)

Historical Foundations

c)

Sociological Foundations

d)

Psychological Foundations

32.

Every person strives to satisfy physical needs. He/she progresses maternally when he/she increases his/her capacity to meet those needs and lines in material comfort but in addition he also seeks to win social acceptance, prestige, status or superiority over other people. What does this point about human person?

a)

I, II and III

b)

I and II

c)

II and III

d)

I only

33.

What was the main characteristic of education during the years of Hispanic colonization in the Philippines?

a)

Adequate

b)

Religion-oriented

c)

Secular

d)

Practical

34.

Which of the following principles best applies to school and community relations?

a)

The community is obliged to participate in school programs

b)

Community relations is part of the school program

c)

Schools should operate independently of the community

d)

Community relations should be optional for schools

35.

The 4 pillars of learning correspond to the 3 domains of teaching – cognitive, psychomotor and affective. Is this statement true?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Partially true

d)

Cannot be determined

36.

What is the right attitude of a modern teacher towards the varied philosophies in the human history of ideas?

a)

Adopt elements of philosophies that conform to the schools and country's educational system

b)

Adopt all philosophical systems as good

c)

Reject all philosophies that do not align with personal beliefs

d)

Follow only traditional philosophies

37.

According to Confucius, what is the best way to rule a people and attain harmony?

a)

By moral example

b)

By allowing people to do as they please

c)

By strict enforcement of rules

d)

By democratic governance

38.

In order to clarify values that have emotional overtones due to controversies and differences of opinion, one good recommendation is for the teacher _______.

a)

To speak up for morality

b)

To remain neutral

c)

To impose their own values

d)

To avoid discussions on values

39.

Which is the essence of SBM?

a)

Principal empowerment

b)

School empowerment

c)

Student empowerment

d)

Community empowerment

40.

Which literacy is referred as a core skill in the 21st century essential in developing the ability to work well with others by tapping on each other's talents and skills?

a)

Creativity

b)

Collaboration

c)

Communication

d)

Critical thinking

41.

Teachers often complain of numerous non-teaching assignments that adversely affect their teaching. Does this mean that teachers must be preoccupied only with teaching?

a)

No, because every teacher is expected to provide leadership and initiative in activities for the betterment of communities.

b)

Yes, if they are given other assignments justice demands that they be properly compensated.

42.

What is the philosophical basis for education in recent years of General Education subjects in career studies in the College level?

a)

Essentialism

b)

Perennialism

43.

As a teacher, how will you best understand the need to nourish the child along the axiom "Man does not live by bread alone"?

a)

Need to enforce discipline

b)

Need to teach human values

44.

RA 10157 states: "Mother Tongue shall be the primary medium of instruction in Kindergarten." Which are exceptions?

a)

I, II, III and IV

b)

I and II

45.

Based on the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, which does basic education in the Philippines encompass?

a)

I, II and III

b)

I, II, III and IV

46.

"It takes a village to educate a child." Which does this statement imply?

a)

PTA is more than enough partnership.

b)

Institutionalize school-community partnership.

47.

What must a leader do if wants an innovation to affect substantially and positively school culture?

a)

Sustain the innovation

b)

Introduce innovation one after another

48.

To which domain in School Heads' Competency Framework is supervising and evaluating teachers' performance aligned?

a)

Strategic thinking and innovation

b)

Instructional leadership

49.

Which is a policy-making body composed of internal and external stakeholders with whom school head and teachers relate?

a)

School Governing Council

b)

Parents Teachers Association

c)

Board of Education

d)

Local Government Unit

50.

Which Filipino weakness is proven in his penchant for diploma?

a)

Porma over substance

b)

Love for education

c)

Focus on material wealth

d)

Lack of critical thinking

51.

Which program is DepEd's vehicle in mobilizing support from the private and non-government sectors to support programs based on DepEd's menu of assistance packages?

a)

Brigada Eskwela

b)

Adopt-A-School-Program

c)

Bayanihan Program

d)

Community Outreach Program

52.

According to this act, a professional needs 45 units to renew his/her license. This act is also called Continuing Professional Development Act. What act is this?

a)

RA 10931

b)

RA 10912

c)

RA 7836

d)

RA 7610

53.

As stated in Section 2 of RA 7836 or Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994, the state recognizes the vital role of teachers in nation building and development through ________.

a)

Responsible and literate citizenry

b)

Loyalty to the government and influential actions

c)

Academic excellence

d)

Community service

54.

The specialization requires every professional teacher to be competent in line with which pillar of learning?

a)

Learning to Know

b)

Learning to Be

c)

Learning to Do

d)

Learning to Live Together

55.

The 'Paaralan sa Bawat Barangay' takes its roots in the establishment of one primary school in every municipal as mandated by ________.

a)

The Education Decree of 1863

b)

The Education Act of 1982

c)

RA 7836

d)

RA 10912

56.

________ punishes the maltreatment, whether habitual or not, of the child.

a)

RA 7610

b)

RA 7160

c)

RA 7836

d)

RA 10912

57.

After the 1987 Constitution, what is the legal basis that makes teaching a profession?

a)

PD 1006

b)

RA 7836

c)

RA 7610

d)

RA 10912

58.

Teacher Gen is a licensed teacher but she has not taught for five years. Can she go back to teaching?

a)

No

b)

Yes, provided that she will get 12 units refresher course

c)

Yes, without any conditions

d)

No, unless she applies for a new license

59.

What characteristics show that a teacher has empathy towards learners?

a)

Discipline and fortitude

b)

Caring and love

c)

Strictness and authority

d)

Knowledge and skills

60.

According to the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers, upon which are appointments/promotions/transfers made?

a)

Merit and Need

b)

Exigency of the service

c)

Seniority and Experience

d)

Academic Excellence

61.

There are varied aspects to professionalism among teachers, but which aspect is their inner ideals, commitment, and dedication as teachers?

a)

Ethical aspect

b)

Work aspect

c)

Financial aspect

d)

Social aspect

62.

Which of the following would be the most fitting action for the teacher who is having a relationship with his/her student?

a)

Continue the relationship and exercise utmost professional discretion about this

b)

Cut the relationship right away and create a wall between the student

c)

Seek advice from colleagues and continue the relationship

d)

Ignore the situation and maintain the relationship

63.

You want to know who a good teacher is. In the Philippines, which would you consult?

a)

Professional Code of Ethics

b)

Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers

c)

Teacher's Handbook

d)

School Policies

64.

Which of the following expresses spirituality among professional teachers?

a)

Regularity in church duties e.g., mass, rosary, praying, etc.

b)

Advocacy for universal values, e.g., love, services, freedom, etc.

c)

Participation in community service activities

d)

Teaching religious education in schools

65.

Which of the following demonstrates the teacher's integrity?

a)

Innovation

b)

Moral Courage

c)

Creativity

d)

Leadership

66.

Which of the following best describes a 21st-century teacher who regularly undertakes professional training such as seminars and workshops?

a)

Optimist

b)

Forever a Learner

c)

Innovator

d)

Leader

67.

In this pillar of education, development of skills such as social skills, values such as respect and empathy, and appreciation of the diversity among people would enable individuals and societies to live in peace and harmony.

a)

Learning to Transform Oneself and Other

b)

Learning to Live Together

c)

Learning to Innovate

d)

Learning to Lead

68.

ASEAN countries as basis, in which country are teachers paid the most?

a)

China

b)

Singapore

c)

Malaysia

d)

Thailand

69.

According to RA 4670 or "Magna Carta for Public School Teachers," a teacher who has rendered _____ consecutive years in service is entitled to study leave.

a)

5

b)

7

c)

3

d)

10

70.

What act mandates that Kindergarten in the Philippines should be taken compulsory?

a)

RA 10912

b)

RA 10157

c)

RA 4670

d)

RA 10533

71.

A professional teacher should attend seminars, trainings, and conferences for his/her career development. In which domain of PPST is it included?

a)

Domain 6 – Community Linkages and Professional Engagement

b)

Domain 7 – Personal Growth and Professional Development

c)

Domain 5 – Curriculum and Planning

d)

Domain 4 – Learning Environment

72.

In RA 7836, otherwise known as the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994, what collegial body has the power to revoke the license of teachers after due process?

a)

Board for Professional Teachers

b)

Professional Regulation Commission

c)

Department of Education

d)

Commission on Higher Education

73.

In what country are teachers most respected?

a)

Singapore

b)

China

c)

United States

d)

Philippines

74.

Is a sick teacher, the only one assigned in a remote school, excused from her teaching duty?

a)

No, she is the only one assigned in that school.

b)

Yes, she is sick.

c)

No, she must continue teaching regardless of her health.

d)

Yes, but only if she provides a medical certificate.

75.

This law aims to proscribe teachers from abusing their position by soliciting sexual favors as a condition to the giving of a passing grade, or the granting of honors and scholarships, or the payment of a stipend, allowance, or other benefits, privileges, or consideration. What is this law?

a)

RA 7877

b)

RA 7610

c)

RA 7836

d)

RA 10157

76.

The American teachers who were recruited to help set the public educational system in the Philippines during the American regime were called Thomasites because:

a)

They disembarked from the CIS Transport called Thomas.

b)

They first taught at the University of Sto. Tomas.

c)

They were named after Thomas Jefferson.

d)

They were trained in Thomasville, USA.

77.

Religious education is _______ in the public schools.

a)

optional

b)

required

c)

prohibited

d)

encouraged

78.

To ensure the quality of education, teachers follow the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers. Which of the following level of educational institutions is not covered by these codes?

a)

Preschool or Kindergarten

b)

Tertiary

c)

Secondary

d)

Elementary

79.

Which was the first body to perform regulatory functions over the teaching profession?

a)

Civil Service Commission

b)

National Board of Teachers

c)

Professional Regulation Commission

d)

Department of Education

80.

For the continuing professional development seminar of the graduate in the doctorate level to meet standards, the outcome/s should be in accordance with which level in the Philippine Qualifications Framework?

a)

Level 7

b)

Level 8

c)

Level 6

d)

Level 9

81.

According to RA 9155, a school head has two roles, namely administrative manager and __________.

a)

Guidance Counselor

b)

Instructional Leader

c)

Curriculum Developer

d)

Policy Maker

82.

Teacher Eunice proselyte in her classroom every Friday. As a teacher, is her action ethical?

a)

Yes, that is religious instruction which is allowed by the Constitution.

b)

No, a teacher shall not engage in the promotion of his/her religious interest in the classroom.

c)

Yes, as long as the students agree to participate.

d)

No, unless it is part of the curriculum.

83.

As provider of Educational Act of 1982, how much are the institutions of learning encouraged to set higher standards of quality over and above the minimum required for state recognition?

a)

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

b)

Voluntary Accreditation

c)

Mandatory Certification

d)

Institutional Benchmarking

84.

Which pillar of learning is aimed at the holistic development of man and his complete fulfillment?

a)

Learning to Be

b)

Learning to Live Together

c)

Learning to Know

d)

Learning to Do

85.

Teacher Dianna, a teacher for twenty-five years, refuses to attend seminars. She claims that her twenty-five years of teaching is more than all the seminars she is asked to attend. Is her action and thinking in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?

a)

Yes, because she has taught for twenty-five years and may have mastered the trade.

b)

No, a professional teacher, regardless of teaching experience, ought to go through professional education.

c)

Yes, as long as her students perform well.

d)

No, unless she is exempted by the school administration.

86.

Known as Higher Education Act of 1994.

a)

RA 7722

b)

RA 7796

c)

RA 9155

d)

RA 10157

87.

Teacher Jorge is an inspiration to almost all the students. His efficiency and effectiveness in the profession is truly outstanding. Which of the following describes this attitude towards him?

a)

Idealism

b)

Realism

c)

Pragmatism

d)

Existentialism

88.

Teacher Janine discusses conflicts between warring groups in Mindanao. Which pillar should she stress more?

a)

Learning to Live Together

b)

Learning to Be

c)

Learning to Know

d)

Learning to Do

89.

Period in the Philippine education system where primary level shortened from seven to six years and double-single session were adopted.

a)

Japanese Period

b)

Commonwealth Period

c)

American Period

d)

Spanish Period

90.

Known as the Kindergarten Act of 2012, wherein Kindergarten is mandated and should be taken before going to Grade 1.

a)

RA 10157

b)

RA 10912

c)

RA 9155

d)

RA 7722

91.

What do you call the examination taken by teachers in service that includes written and oral exams and can be used for promotion?

a)

Licensure Examination for Teachers

b)

Periodic Merit Exam

c)

Professional Development Test

d)

Teacher Certification Exam

92.

Who is at the center of the Competency Framework of Teachers in Southeast Asia (CFT-SEA)?

a)

Teacher

b)

Joyful Learner

c)

School Administrator

d)

Community Leader

93.

Which of the following could be a reason for a teacher's suspension from the practice of the teaching profession?

a)

Mentally unsound or insanity

b)

Having a romantic relationship with a student

c)

Poor classroom management

d)

Lack of professional development

94.

If you passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers in 2023, how many CPD units are your target to renew your license by 2026?

a)

45 units

b)

15 units

c)

30 units

d)

60 units

95.

Which DepEd test do out-of-school youths and adults take to enable them to enroll in college if they pass it?

a)

Accreditation and Equivalency Test

b)

National College Entrance Examination

c)

College Readiness Assessment

d)

Adult Education Certification Test

96.

Complete this analogy: Spanish period: moral and religious person; American: _______

a)

Self-reliant citizen

b)

Patriotic citizen

c)

Independent thinker

d)

Community builder

97.

Teacher Renz shows a manifested in-depth and sophisticated understanding of teaching and learning processes. He also works collaboratively with his colleagues and provides support and mentoring for those in need. What career stage in PPST is displayed by Teacher Renz?

a)

Highly Proficient Teacher

b)

Proficient Teacher

c)

Distinguished Teacher

d)

Beginning Teacher

98.

Which of the following is NOT a personal quality of a good teacher?

a)

Buoyancy

b)

Emotional instability

c)

Patience

d)

Adaptability

99.

What trait or characteristic specified by the Philippine Constitution as an output of school learning did Gian demonstrate when he wore a barong tagalog in the contest?

a)

He has a strong national identity

b)

He has a sense of patriotism

c)

He values cultural heritage

d)

He promotes Filipino traditions