SOCIAL DIMENSION OF EDUCATION
shall base the evaluation of the learner’s work only in merit and quality of
1. Teacher Helen is not only a competent teacher but also a
community leader in their place. In this regard, which of the following
should not be done by teacher Helen as a teacher?
A. Provide projects for her community
B. Participate actively in the activities of the community
C. Seek the support of the philanthropist for the realization of the
projects of the community
D. Make herself detached of aloof to everyone in the community so
that her decision or actions will have no influence of community politics
Answer D. Teacher is a role model not only in school but even in the
community. As a leader, the teacher must be sociable and very objective
in his or her goals especially in taking part in the social or political issues.
By all times, he or she should be a person of credibility and integrity.
2. Mrs. Dela Pena is an education professor for more than a decade.
In her class, she asked this question: “What type of learning environment
should a teacher implement in a high pluralistic society?” If you are her
student, what would be your answer?
A. Safe, secure, and gender sensitive
B. Safe, secure and gender-biased
C. Safe and gender-biased
D. Secure and gender-biased
Answer A. Teacher should provide a learning, environment that is safe,
secure, and gender sensitive
3. To be an effective classroom manager, teacher must be friendly
but at the same time be
A. Highly demanding
B. Business like
C. Buddy-buddy
D. Rigid
Answer B. teaching is a profession. It is expected for a teacher to act like
a professional and treat teaching as a serious business. He or she can
be friendly but must also merit respect from everyone.
4. Mrs. Concepcion is a public school teacher for 35 years. Every time
she was asked by her principal to attend a seminar, she refused and
requested that the new teacher be the one to take care her slot. Is this
incorrect?
A. Yes, Mrs Concepcion had enough of these seminars
B. Yes, Mrs Concepcion is about to retire and these seminars will
have no longer use for her
C. No, Mrs Concepcion should take every opportunity to attend a
seminar for her own professional growth
D. No, Mrs Concepcion has prerogative to what seminar she will
attend
Answer C. Article 4 Section 3 of the Code of Ethics for Teacher: Every
teacher shall participate in the Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
program of the Professional Regulation Commission, and shall pursue
such other studies as will improve his efficiency, enhance the prestige of
the profession, and strengthen his competence, virtues, and productivity
in order to be nationally and internally competive.
5. Teacher Allyce doesn’t like Maria, her student who is expected to
graduate as class Valedictorian. In this regard, she is so impartial to her
and gives her low marks in recitation and project. Is this correct?
A. Yes, it is the right of every teacher to determine the mark of
every student
B. Yes, it is human nature to feel disgust to an individual
C. No, it is a mortal sin to hate anyone
D. No, it is a must that every teacher be impartial to each student
Answer D. Article 8 section 2 of the Code of Ethics for Teachers: a
teacher shall recognize that the interest and welfare of learners are of
first and foremost concern and shall deal justify and impartially with each
of them.
-Article 8 section 6 of the Code of Ethics for Teacher: A teacher
academic performance
6. Mrs. Quinay was asked by the parents of Michael (her favorite student)
to help them to get the concession of the school canteen. Mrs Quinay,
effortless made this possible for Michael’s parents. This made Michael’s
parent to give her a brand new refrigerator as a gift. How should Mrs.
Quinay react on this?
A. Accept the gift since she has made a favor for Michael’s parents
B. Accept the gift and asked Michael’s parent to be discrete about
their dealings
C. Accept not the gift and politely explain that it is against the
principle of a teacher to adhere in such practice
D. Accept not the gift and tell to Michael’s parents that you prefer
cash over the refrigerator
Answer C. Article 8 Section 4 of the Code of Ethics for Teacher: A
teacher shall not accept favors or gifts from learners, their parents or
others in their behalf in exchange for requested concessions, especially if
undeserved.
7. The Code of Ethics for Professional teachers cover(s)
A. All private school teachers in all educational institutions at the
preschool, primary, elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels whether
academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-formal
B. All public and private school teachers in all educational
institutions at the preschool, primary, elementary, secondary, and tertiary
levels whether academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-formal
C. All private school teachers in all educational institutions at the
preschool, primary, elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels whether
academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-formal
D. All public and private school teachers in all educational
institutions at the preschool, primary, elementary, and secondary and
tertiary levels whether academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-
formal
Answer D. Article 1 Section 2 of the Code of Ethics for Teachers: This
Code covers all public and private school teachers in all educational
institutions at the preschool, primary, elementary, and secondary levels
whether academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-formal. The term
“teacher” shall include industrial arts or vocational teachers and all other
persons performing supervisory and/or administrative functions in all
school at the aforesaid levels, whether on full time or part -time basis.
8. Which of the following is a mark of a good teacher?
A. Has the control of the class
B. Has the mastery of the lesson
C. Has the capability to implement corporal punishment
D. Has the habit of preparing for visual aids
Answer A. the control of the class is a mark of a good teacher. As stated
by Glasser (1984): control is necessary for the psychological balance in
one’s life. It is a common trait of human beings to want control in their
lives. In schools this is carried to such an extent that discipline itself if
often seen as synonymous with control.
9. Under the “learning to do”, which of the following instrument must be
acquired so that a person can perform his work effectively?
A. Insight
B. Competence
C. Communication
D. Compromise
Answer B. to perform a job or work, the learning to do must be fulfilled.
This entails the acquisition of competence that enables people to deal
with a variety of situations, and to work in teams.
10. “Life is what you make it”exemplifies best what __________ is:
A. Existentialism
B. Humanism
C. Progressivism
 D. Essentialism
Answer A. existentialism is the philosophy of subjectivity of selfhood and
proclaims man’s freedom in the accomplishment of his destiny.
11. Mr. De Guzman is regarded as the best teacher in their school. He is
known not only because he teaches well but also because of his integrity
and credibility. In addition, he is also an adviser in their barangay.
Without the knowledge of everyone he is consistently attending the
cockfight in his adjacent town every other day. He is also known of
betting a big amount of money in every game. Can he continue doing this
considering his profession as a teacher?
A. Yes, this activity is not affecting his work as a teacher
B. Yes, this activity is being funded by his own money
C. No, this activity will not merit him reasonable social recognition
D. No, this activity may lead him to financial loss and problem
Answer C. Article 3 Section 3 of the Code of Ethics for teachers: Every
Teacher shall merit reasonable social recognition for which purpose he
shall behave with honor and dignity at all times and refrain from such
activities as gambling, smoking, drunkenness, and other excesses, much
less illicit relations.
12. What do you think would be action of a teacher
Who found out and has proven that his principal is involved in the
malversation of funds of their school?
A. Malign her through an anonymous letter
B. Circulate this issue and let it become gossip
C. Present the charge to a competent authority
D. Ignore what the teacher has discovered about this action of the
principal
Answer C. Article 6 Section 2 of Code of Ethics for Teachers: A Teacher
shall not make any false accusations or charges against superiors,
especially under anonymity. However, if there are valid charges, he
should present such under oath to competent authority.
13. After listening to the homily of the Priest about fidelity, Catherine has
a comment of reflection. Her understanding of the value of fidelity has
become deeper as she related this to her past experience. This typifies
what kind of philosophy?
A. Constructivism
B. Reconstructivism
C. Humanism
D. Existentialism
Answer A. Constructivism is a philosophy of learning which asserts that
reality does not exist outside of human conceptions. It is the individual
who construct reality by reflecting on his own experience and gives
meaning to it.
14. Teacher Riean is a new teacher. She realizes that handling her
student’s misbehavior is a very demanding aspect of a classroom
management. In this regard, she thought of giving up teaching. What
advice can you give her?
A. Agree with the class on what rules to follow
B. Report every student’s misbehavior to the principal
C. Set the ground rules for the whole class
D. None of the above
Answer C. the control of the class is a mark of a good teacher. The ability
to instill discipline can also make him/her manages the class
15. If a teacher is an advocate of “banking concept in education”, he or
she viewed students as?
A. Clear account to be filled up by the teacher
B. Dormant account to be activated by the teacher
C. Wobble account to be balanced by the teacher
D. All of the above
Answer A. The “banking concept in education” viewed student as an
account to be filled up by the teacher
16. After studying the Principle of Identity,Teacher Beng asks her
students to determine which among the given set of problems conforms
to the said identity. This shows that Teacher Beng upholds this kind of
Philosophy?
A. Perennialism
B. Progressivism
C. Essentialism
D. Naturalism
Answer B. progressivism is a philosophy of learning by doing things.
17. Teacher Carol is a neophyte teacher. One time a mother of one of
her students confronted and maligned her in front of her colleagues. How
should Teacher Carol react on this kind of situation?
A. Walk away and ignore the mother
B. Answer back the mother and malign her too
C. Allow the mother to keep on maligning her until it’s her turn
to do the same
D. Wait until the emotion of the mother subsides and t invite
her to discuss the concern with the principal
or guidance counselor
Answer D. Article 9 Section 1 of the Code of Ethics for Teachers: Every
Teacher shall establish and maintain cordial relations with parents, and
shall conduct himself to merit their confidence and respect.
18. During the distribution of the report card, which of the following must
be the foremost concern of a teacher?
A. Discuss the projects of the school
B. Discuss the progress as well as the deficiencies of the student
C. Discuss the unsettled bill of the students
D. Discuss the complaints of the other teachers and classmates of
the students
Answer B. Article 9 Section 2 of the Code of Ethics for Teachers: Every
Teacher shall inform parents through proper authorities of the progress
and deficiencies of learner under him, exercising utmost candor and tact
in pointing out the learner’s deficiencies and seeking parents, and shall
conduct himself to merit their confidence and respect.
19. Which of the following would best describe the role of schools?
A. To educate the citizens
B. To fit the citizens into society
C. To educate the citizens to change the society
D. All of the above
Answer D. All of the above. According to Dr. Adelaida Bago, the possible
roles of schools are to educate citizens to fit into the society and
eventually to change the society.
20. Which of the following is the political purpose of the school?
A. To teach the basic cognitive skills
B. To foster patriotism and loyalty to the existing political order
C. To familiarize every citizen of their various function in the society
D. To prepare every citizen for the world of work
Answer B. the political purpose of the school is to inculcate patriotism
and loyalty to the existing political order
21. How will you classify the purpose of the school as it concerns with the
training and preparation of citizens for the world of work?
A. Political Purposes
B. Cognitive Purposes
C. Economic Purposes
D. Social Purposes
Answer C. Economic purposes of the school is to inculcate patriotism
and loyalty to the existing political order
22. Which of the following will best describe the purpose of holistic
education?
A. To prepare the students to meet the challenges of living and
schooling
 B. To prepare the students to meet the challenges of schooling and
society
C. To prepare the students to meet the challenges of living and
society
D. All of the above
Answer A. The purpose of holistic education is to prepare students to
meet the challenges both of the living and schooling.
23. To ensure holistic education, students must have knowledge and
understanding of?
A. Themselves and their healthy relationship with others
B. Social Development and resilience
C. Beauty, truth and transcendental experience
D. All of the above
Answer D. All of the Above. Students must have a full knowledge and
comprehension of themselves, social development, resilience, beauty,
truth and transcendental experience. (Holistic Education, 2003)
24. Which of the following is NOT correct under the Code of Ethics for
teachers regarding Teacher and Business?
A. No teacher shall act, directly or indirectly, as agent of, or be
financially interested in, any commercial venture which furnish textbooks
and other school commodities in the purchase and disposal of which he
can exercise official influence, except only when his assignment is
inherently, related to such purchase and disposal; provided they shall be
in accordance with the existing regulations; provided, further, that
members of duly recognized teachers cooperatives may participate in the
distribution and sale of such commodities.
B. A teacher has no right to engage, directly or indirectly in
legitimate income generation; provided that it does not relate to or
adversely affect his work as a teacher.
C. A teacher shall maintain good reputation with respect to the
financial matters such as in the settlement of his debts and loans in
arranging satisfactorily his private financial affairs.
D. None of the above.
Answer B. Article 10 Section 1 of the Code of Ethics for Teacher: A
Teacher has the right to engage, directly or indirectly, in legitimate
income generation; provided that it does not relate to adversely affect his
work as a teacher.
25. Teacher Mely, a neophyte in the field, experienced for the first time
the complaint of the mother of one of her students during the distribution
of the report card. Which of the following do you think must be the
attitude of teacher Mely?
A. Bring the parents to the guidance counselor
B. Ignore the complains of the parents
C. Listen to the complains of the parents with sympathy
D. None of the above
Answer C. Teacher at all times shall hear parent’s complaints with
sympathy and understanding, and shall discourage unfair criticism.
26. Thea listens to the advice given by his sister to end the relationship
that she has with Gilbert. However, her sister learned that the advice she
has given was not followed and Thea decided to continue the
relationship. This action of Thea is manifestation of what kind of
Philosophy?
A. Essentialism C. Perrennialism
B. Existentialism D. Humanism
Answer B. Existentialism is the philosophy of subjectivity of selfhood and
problems man’s freedom in the accomplishment of his destiny.
27. Teacher Leor and student Joy are mutually attracted the first time
they see each other. This mutual attraction developed into love.
Eventually, the teacher-student relationships also become a boyfriend-
girlfriend relationship. What should they do?
A. Continue the relationship but teacher Leor must exercise utmost
professional discretion so as to protect the interest of one another
B. Stop the relationship because teacher Leor is not allowed to
have a romantic relationship with any his students
C. Defer the relationship and wait for the right time
D. None of the above
Answer A. Article 8 Section 7 of the Code of Ethics for Teachers: In a
situation where mutual attraction and subsequent love develop between
teacher and learner, the teacher shall exercise utmost professional
discretion to avoid scandal, gossip and preferential treatment of the
learners.
28. After finishing the degree in Education, teacher Marie realizes that
learning never stops. In fact, she accumulates more knowledge after
leaving the portal of her Alma mater. This typifies what kind of
philosophy?
A. Constructivism C. Progressivism
B. Perennialism D. Humanism
Answer C. Progressivism connotes change, growth and development. It
is an active from of philosophy for it continues to evolve
29. Reiann Therese is an advocate of the principle “making the most of
your life”. she is indeed an advocate of what kind of philosophy?
A. Humanism C. Realism
B. Idealism D. Existentialism
Answer A. Humanism is a philosophy which stresses to live life to the
fullest
30. Student Dianne hits her classmate. Confronted with this situation,
what should be done by a teacher?
A. Ask her aggrieved classmate to hit her too
B. Request her stand for the entire period
C. Give her a failing mark in the subject
D. None of the above
Answer D. None of the above. Article 8 Section 8 of the Code of Ethics
for Teachers: A teacher shall not inflict corporal punishment on offending
learners nor make deductions from their scholastic rating as a
punishment for acts which are clearly nit manifestation of poor
scholarship.
31.Principal Lourdes asks the assistance of teacher Elvie to prepare the
report to be represented to the District commended her for the excellent
report. She even asked her to print the materials for the distribution to
other principals. In the printed work, principal Lourdes did not even
acknowledge teacher Elvie. Is this morally correct?
A. Yes, the principal has all the right to decide who should be
acknowledge
B. Yes, the principal knows that the teacher Elvie is afraid of her
and will not complaint
C. Yes, the principal must impress her District Supervisor and hide
the truth that it is not her alone who prepared the report
D. None of the choices is correct
Answer D. None of the choices is correct. Article 5 Section 2 of the Code
of Ethics for Teachers: A teacher is not entitled to claim credit or work not
of his own, and shall give due credit for the work of others which he may
use.
32. During the class reunion of teacher Eloisa, she learned that the most
of her classmates are successful in their fields. Also, she found out that
most of them are wealthy because they have chosen a lucrative
profession. Confronted with this situation, how should teacher Eloisa
react?
A. Hide to those who asked her real profession
B. Leave the event so as to avoid being asked on her profession
C. Tell with the pride that she is a teacher by profession
D. Answer not their question concerning her profession
Answer C. Tell with pride that she is a teacher by profession. She may
not be earning a lot in her profession but her contribution to the society is
immeasurable. Article 4 Section 1 of the Code of Ethics for Teachers:
Every teacher shall actively insure that teaching is the noblest profession
and shall manifest genuine enthusiasm and pride in teaching as a noble
calling.
33. Teacher Marie Antoniette is a very dedicated teacher in the nursery.
Her foremost concern is for the students to learn how to adapt
themselves in the environment. This shows that teacher Marie Antoniette
upholds this kind of philosophy?
A. Naturalism C. Progresivism
B. Pragmatism D. Rationalism
Answer A. Naturalism aims to unfold the child’s potential and not to
prepare him for a definite vocation or social position. It prepares him to
adapt to the managing times and needs.
34. Teacher Roj serves as an inspiration to his students because of his
efficiency and effectiveness as a teacher. The mind set of his students
towards him is an instance of what kind of philosophy?
A. Realism C. Nationalism
B. Idealism D. Constructivism
Answer B. Idealism is a philosophy which asserts that what is in the mind
is the only reality.
35. Keane learns well through active interplay with others. His learning
increases when engaged in activities that has meaning in him. Which
philosophy can describe this?
A. Progressivism C. Realism
B. Idealism D. Empiricism
Answer A. Progressivism is a philosophy of hands on learning or
experiential learning.
36. Which of the following pillar of education is vital in the building of
genuine and lasting culture of peace in the world?
A. Learning to know C. Learning to live together
B. Learning to do D. Learning to be
Answer C. Learning to live together is vital in building a genuine and
lasting culture of peace in the world.
37. Which of the following pillar of education is dominant in the report of
Edgar Faure’s report concerning the development of man’s complete
dimension?
A. Learning to know C. Learning to live together
B. Learning to do D. Learning to be
Answer D. Learning to be is the dominant theme in the report of Edgar
Faure entitled Learning to be: The World of Education Today and
Tomorrow. The report focused in developing all the dimensions of the
complete person.
38. Which of the following instrument is necessary under the “learning to
live together” in the pillar of education?
A. Competence C. Understanding
B. Communication D. All of the above
Answer B. Communication. The following ranges of skills are necessary
for this pillar of education: self-control, handling emotions,
communication, interpretation of behaviors, critical thinking, relationship
building and cooperation, negotiation, mediation and refusal, problem
solving and decision making.
39. The four pillar of education started with the report entitled Learning
the Treasure Within. The report is about
A. Insight into Education for the 21st century
B. Insight into Education for the 20th century
C. Insight into Education for the 19th century
D. Insight into Education for the 18th century
Answer A. Insight into education for the 21 st century. The report stresses
that each individual must be equipped to seize learning opportunities
throughout life: broaden one’s knowledge, skills and attitudes, and adapt
to a changing complex and interdependent world
40. Who among the philosophers considered habits and reasons as
equally important forces to be cultivated in education?
A. Avicenna C. Aristotle
B. Jerome Bruner D. Maria Montessori
Answer C. Aristotle is the philosopher who considers habits and reasons
as equally important forces to be cultivated in education.
41. Ms. Valenzuela is always guarded by the principle that she has a
foremost responsibility as a teacher. Given the following, which do you
think is the main responsibility of Ms. Valenzuela?
A. Shares responsibility in counseling
B. Guides students in learning process
C. Inspires students through interesting lesson
D. Ask challenging questions
Answer B. Guides students in the learning process. The primary role of
the teacher is to facilitate learning. Hence, the foremost concern of the
teacher is to assist or guide his students in the learning process.
42. What practice(s) will demonstrate the teacher’s genuine concern on
the learning of the students?
A. Confer progress of students to their parents
B. Guides students to meet their learning goals
C. Validates if learning goals were met
D. All of the above
Answer D. All of the above. It is the responsibility of a teacher to facilitate
learning among his students. Also, he/she should also develop all their
potentials, assess their performances and assist them in recognizing
their strengths and weaknesses. Teachers shall also act as the second
parents to their students and give them advice that will make them
virtuous citizens.
43. “Learning is the process of retrieving prior learning”, this is statement
from a
A.Constructivism C. Progressivist
B. Reconstructivist D. Idealist
Answer A. Constructivist. As defined, constructivism is a philosophy of
learning which asserts that reality does not exist outside of human
conceptions. It is the individual that construct reality by reflecting on his
own experience and gives meaning to it. It is founded on the premise that
by reflecting on our own experiences, we construct our own
understanding of the world we live in. Therefore, learning is simply the
process of adjusting our mental modes to accommodate new
experiences.
44. Which of the following is the most important component of education
reform?
A. Implementing a better curriculum for students
B. Allowing the students to participate more in extra-curricular
activities
C. Hiring only the excellent teachers
D. Involving parents in the education of their children
Answer D. involving parents in the education of their children is widely
acclaimed as an important component of educational reform. Even our
Department of Education posits that every school should promote
partnerships that will increase parental involvement ant participation in
promoting the social, emotional, and academic growth of children.
45. Teacher Angelita is not only a component teacher but also a
community leader in their place. Which of the following should teacher
Angelita NOT do as a teacher?
A. Consistently proposes projects that will benefit the community
B. Actively participate in the activities of the community
C. Always make herself unapproachable to every member of the
community so that her decision will have no effect of community politics
D. Constantly help in raising funds for community projects
Answer C. Teacher as a role model and being emulated not only by his
students in school but also by everyone in his community. He should be
sociable and objective in his goals especially in participating in social
issues. By all times, she must be amiable and still maintains his
credibility and integrity.
46. Teacher Helen knows of the illicit affair that her colleague has with a
married man. However, she chooses to be silent about this for the fear
getting involved on this situation. Which of the following principle of Answer D. Article 2 Section 1 of the Code of Ethics for Teachers: The
morality does teacher Helen fail to comply? schools are the nurseries of the future citizens of the state; each teacher
A. The end does not justify the mean is a trustee of the cultural and educational heritage of the nation and is
under obligation to transmit to learners such heritage as well as to
B. Do what is good elevate national morality, promote national pride, cultivate love of
C. Choose the lesser evil country, instill allegiance to the constitution and for all duly constituted
D. All of the above authorities, and promote obedience to the laws of the state.

Answer B. Always do what is good and avoid what is evil summarizes

what Ethics is all about. Teacher Helen has the responsibility to correct
her colleagues should opportunity arises. Furthermore, Article 5 Section
5 of the Code of Ethics for Teachers state that “It shall be the
responsibility of every teacher to seek correctives for what may appear to
be an unprofessional and unethical conduct of any associate. However,
this may be done only if there is incontrovertible evidence for such
conduct.”
47. The failure in the test of independence among the Filipino students
can be attributed to
A. Lack of skills
B. Strong family ties
C. High degree of dependence to authority
D. All of the above
Answer C. High dependence to authority is a prevalent attitude among
Filipinos. This trait most of the time is hindrance to his growth and
development. This can cause him to feel insecure and eventually to have
lack of belief towards himself for he thinks that only authority is capable
of making good decisions.
48. Which of the following is NOT in accordance to the provision under
the Code of Ethics for teachers?
A. All school officials shall at all times show professional courtesy,
helpfulness and sympathy towards teachers and other personnel, such
practices being standard of effective school supervision, dignified
administration, responsible leadership and enlightened directions.
B. School officials shall encourage and attend the professional
growth of all teachers under them such as recommending them for
promotion, giving them due recognition for meritorious performance, and
allowing them to participate in conferences in training programs.
C. School officials, teachers, and other school personnel shall
consider it their cooperative responsibility to formulate policies or
introduce important changes in the system at all levels.
D. No school officials can be stopped from diminishing or from
recommending the dismissal a teacher or other subordinates even
without a cause.
Answer D. No school officials shall dismiss or recommend for dismissal a
teacher other subordinates except for cause (Article 7 Section 4 of the
Code of Ethics for Teachers)
49. Which of the following is incorrect?
A. Teaching profession is a dignified mean of earning to have a
descent living
B. Teaching profession is the noblest profession
C. Teaching profession can be used in soliciting funds for personal
gain
D. All of the above
Answer C. Teaching profession is a noble profession. Hence, one should
not taint the credibility, reputation or image of his profession to satisfy
one’s personal interest.
50. Teachers being the trustee of the cultural and educational heritage of
the nation is under obligation to
A. Transmit to the learners such heritage and elevate national
morality
B. Promote national pride, cultivate love of country and instill
allegiance to the constitution and for all duly constituted authorities
C. Promote obedience to the laws of the state
D. All of the above