Topic 1: Sociological Theories of Education

1. Which social science theory of education focuses on the ways in which education maintains the status quo?
A. Conflict theory
B. Feminist theory
C. Functionalist theory
D. Symbolic interactionism

2. According to functionalist perspectives, what is the primary function of education in society?

A. Transmitting cultural values and norms
B. Promoting social revolution
C. Eliminating social inequality
D. Encouraging individual creativity

3. This sociological perspective of education focuses on the micro-level of analysis, looking at the everyday
interactions between individuals rather than broader social structures.
A. Functionalist Theory
B. Conflict Theory
C. Symbolic Interactionist Theory
D. Feminist Theory

4. According to the functionalist theory, what happens when one institution fails to do its part?
A. The non-performing institution gets paralyzed
B. The non-functioning institution gets eliminated
C. Other institutions take over the function
D. Other institutions get paralyzed.

5. According to conflict theory, what is the primary force that drives social change?
A. Consensus among social classes
B. Evolutionary adaptation
C. Class struggle and conflict
D. Technological advancements

Topic 1: Sociological Theories of Education

1. Which social science theory of education focuses on the ways in which education maintains the status quo?
A. Conflict theory
B. Feminist theory
C. Functionalist theory
D. Symbolic interactionism

2. According to functionalist perspectives, what is the primary function of education in society?

A. Transmitting cultural values and norms
B. Promoting social revolution
C. Eliminating social inequality
D. Encouraging individual creativity

3. This sociological perspective of education focuses on the micro-level of analysis, looking at the everyday
interactions between individuals rather than broader social structures.
A. Functionalist Theory
B. Conflict Theory
C. Symbolic Interactionist Theory
D. Feminist Theory

4. According to the functionalist theory, what happens when one institution fails to do its part?
A. The non-performing institution gets paralyzed.
B. The non-functioning institution gets eliminated.
C. Other institutions take over the function.
D. Other institutions get paralyzed.

5. According to conflict theory, what is the primary force that drives social change?
A. Consensus among social classes
B. Evolutionary adaptation
C. Class struggle and conflict
D. Technological advancements
Topic 2: Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
1. While the Japanese taught Filipinos love for labor, the Americans taught the Filipinos ___________________.
A. citizenship in a democratic country
B. survival skills
C. love for country
D. dignity of labor

2. The curriculum in this period of educational history mainly focused on the teaching of practical skills, such as
hunting, fishing, and food gathering.
A. Reformation Period
B. Renaissance Period
C. Primitive Societies
D. Medieval Era

3. Which subject in the elementary and secondary schools are similar to the goal of Rome to train the students for
citizenship?
A. Communication Arts
B. MAPEH
C. Science
D. TLE/EPP

4. Teacher Jayjay considers himself as a social reconstructionist teacher. What for him is the purpose of schools?
A. To transmit a core set of timeless knowledge and cultural values
B. To nurture the unique talents and interests of each student
C. To bring about social change and address issues of inequality
D. To develop the most essential competencies among learners

5. As an elementary teacher, Teacher Floid focuses on teaching core knowledge, including basic literacy and
morality. He believes that schools should not try to critique or change society, but rather transmit the most
important knowledge. What educational philosophy does Teacher Floid believes in?
A. Perennialism
B. Essentialism
C. Progressivism
D. Social Reconstructionism

Topic 2: Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education

1. While the Japanese taught Filipinos love for labor, the Americans taught the Filipinos ___________________.
A. citizenship in a democratic country
B. survival skills
C. love for country
D. dignity of labor

2. The curriculum in this period of educational history mainly focused on the teaching of practical skills, such as
hunting, fishing, and food gathering.
A. Reformation Period
B. Renaissance Period
C. Primitive Societies
D. Medieval Era

3. Which subject in the elementary and secondary schools are similar to the goal of Rome to train the students for
citizenship?
A. Communication Arts
B. MAPEH
C. Science
D. TLE/EPP

4. Teacher Jayjay considers himself as a social reconstructionist teacher. What for him is the purpose of schools?
A. To transmit a core set of timeless knowledge and cultural values
B. To nurture the unique talents and interests of each student
C. To bring about social change and address issues of inequality
D. To develop the most essential competencies among learners

5. As an elementary teacher, Teacher Floid focuses on teaching core knowledge, including basic literacy and
morality. He believes that schools should not try to critique or change society, but rather transmit the most
important knowledge. What educational philosophy does Teacher Floid believes in?
A. Perennialism
B. Essentialism
C. Progressivism
D. Social Reconstructionism
Topic 3: Opportunities for School-Community Partnership
1. Which is TRUE of a school and community partnerships?
A. School is a recipient of assistance from community.
B. Both school and community lose.
C. Both school and community benefit.
D. Community helps school.

2. “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.
C. School can substitute for absentee parents.
D. Children need more models.

3. Which program is a proof of school and community partnership where in every month of May, education
stakeholders contribute their time, talent, and treasure to ensure that school facilities are set in time for the school
opening?
A. School Governing Council Annual Assembly
B. Palarong Pambansa
C. Brigada Eskwela
D. Parents and Teachers Association Assembly

4. Which statement is TRUE of school and community partnership?

A. Elders in the community can be key informants of a research in local history.
B. Parents can help school only in terms of school facilities.
C. Donations from politicians are not accepted to prevent electioneering.
D. Only school benefits from the partnership.

5. Adopt-A-School Program or RA 8525 allows private entities to assist which schools?

A. public elementary schools
B. public secondary schools
C. public tertiary schools
D. public schools in all levels

Topic 3: Opportunities for School-Community Partnership

1. Which is TRUE of a school and community partnerships?
A. School is a recipient of assistance from community.
B. Both school and community lose.
C. Both school and community benefit.
D. Community helps school.

2. “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.
C. School can substitute for absentee parents.
D. Children need more models.

3. Which program is a proof of school and community partnership where in every month of May, education
stakeholders contribute their time, talent, and treasure to ensure that school facilities are set in time for the school
opening?
A. School Governing Council Annual Assembly
B. Palarong Pambansa
C. Brigada Eskwela
D. Parents and Teachers Association Assembly

4. Which statement is TRUE of school and community partnership?

A. Elders in the community can be key informants of a research in local history.
B. Parents can help school only in terms of school facilities.
C. Donations from politicians are not accepted to prevent electioneering.
D. Only school benefits from the partnership.

5. Adopt-A-School Program or RA 8525 allows private entities to assist which schools?

A. public elementary schools
B. public secondary schools
C. public tertiary schools
D. public schools in all levels
Topic 5: Teacher’s Ethical Behavior in the Community
1. What specific Article in the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers enumerate the morally upright acts and
behaviors of teachers in the Philippines, relating to their involvement with the community?
A. Article II
B. Article III
C. Article IV
D. Article V

2. As a teacher, you are a facilitator of learning. What is expected of you?

A. Do not fail anyone.
B. Make teaching-learning interactive and exciting.
C. Use video clips.
D. Allow them to use their cellphones in the classroom.

3. In her leadership in the community, a professional teacher shows no signs of ethnocentrism. What does this
mean?
A. Does not belittle other people’s culture
B. Looks at her culture as superior to other’s culture
C. Is ashamed of her own culture
D. Does not mind other people’s culture

4. “The influence of a good teacher can never be erased, but the influence of a dishonorable teacher is lasting.”
What does this mean as it relates to the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?
A. A teacher possesses freedom to attend church and worship as appropriate, but shall not use his position
to proselyte others.
B. Every teacher shall live for and with the community, and shall therefore, refrain from disparaging the
community.
C. Every teacher shall help the school keep the people in the community informed about the school’s work
and accomplishments as well as its needs and problems.
D. Every teacher shall refrain from activities such as gambling, smoking, drunkenness, and other excesses.

Topic 5: Teacher’s Ethical Behavior in the Community

2. What specific Article in the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers enumerate the morally upright acts and
behaviors of teachers in the Philippines, relating to their involvement with the community?
E. Article II
F. Article III
G. Article IV
H. Article V

5. As a teacher, you are a facilitator of learning. What is expected of you?

E. Do not fail anyone.
F. Make teaching-learning interactive and exciting.
G. Use video clips.
H. Allow them to use their cellphones in the classroom.

6. In her leadership in the community, a professional teacher shows no signs of ethnocentrism. What does this
mean?
E. Does not belittle other people’s culture
F. Looks at her culture as superior to other’s culture
G. Is ashamed of her own culture
H. Does not mind other people’s culture

7. “The influence of a good teacher can never be erased, but the influence of a dishonorable teacher is lasting.”
What does this mean as it relates to the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?
E. A teacher possesses freedom to attend church and worship as appropriate, but shall not use his position
to proselyte others.
F. Every teacher shall live for and with the community, and shall therefore, refrain from disparaging the
community.
G. Every teacher shall help the school keep the people in the community informed about the school’s work
and accomplishments as well as its needs and problems.
H. Every teacher shall refrain from activities such as gambling, smoking, drunkenness, and other excesses.