PRINCIPLES

OF TEACHING
Michael Tomas Sebullen
 THE TEACHER

“If you plan is for one year, plant rice; if your

plan is for ten years, plant a tree; but if your
plan is for eternity, EDUCATE the children.”
-Old Maxim
Warm up. . . .

5 ITEMS
1. To ensure the lesson will go smoothly,
Teacher A listed down the steps she
will undertake together with those of
her students. This practice relates to?
a. Teaching style
b. Teaching method
c. Teaching strategy
d. Teaching technique
End
2. The class of grade 6- Einstein is
scheduled to perform an experiment on
that day. However, the chemicals are
insufficient. What method may then be
used?
a. Project
b. Laboratory
c. Lecture
d. Demonstration End
3. Teacher C gives the class-specific topic as an
assignment that they have to research and pass
the following day. However, the students could not
find any information about it. What method should
Teacher C use to teach the assignment?
a. Project method
b. Discovery approach
c. Lecture method
d. Demonstration method
End
4. Pictures, models and the like arouse
students’ interest in the day’s topic. in what
part of the lesson should the given materials
be presented?
a. Initiating activities
b. Culminating activities
c. Evaluation activities
d.Developmental activities

End
5. In Bloom’s taxonomy of educational objectives, the
domains are stated from the lowest to the highest level.
Which of the following objectives belongs to the lowest
level?
a.To identify the characters of the story
b.To differentiate active from passive voice
c.To give the available resources that could be recycled into
useful things
d.To explain the procedure of changing improper fractions to
mixed number

End
WARM UP….
Discussion
1. To ensure the lesson will go smoothly,
Teacher A listed down the steps she
will undertake together with those of
her students. This practice relates to?
a. Teaching style
b. Teaching method
c. Teaching strategy
d. Teaching technique
2. The class of grade 6- Einstein is
scheduled to perform an experiment on
that day. However, the chemicals are
insufficient. What method may then be
used?
a. Project
b. Laboratory
c. Lecture
d. Demonstration
3. Teacher C gives the class-specific topic as an
assignment that they have to research and pass
the following day. However, the students could not
find any information about it. What method should
Teacher C use to teach the assignment?
a. Project method
b. Discovery approach
c. Lecture method
d. Demonstration method
4. Pictures, models and the like arouse
students’ interest in the day’s topic. in what
part of the lesson should the given materials
be presented?
a. Initiating activities
b. Culminating activities
c. Evaluation activities
d. Developmental activities
5. In Bloom’s taxonomy of educational objectives, the
domains are stated from the lowest to the highest level.
Which of the following objectives belongs to the lowest
level?
a.To identify the characters of the story
b.To differentiate active from passive voice
c.To give the available resources that could be recycled into
useful things
d.To explain the procedure of changing improper fractions to
mixed number
REAL DEAL
 20 ITEMS

3 PARTS 30 SECONDS

SCORE & discussion

PART 1
20 ITEMS
1. What is shown when a teacher sees to
it that her students would think that
he/she knows what he’s talking about
during a question and answer?
a.Authority
b.Mastery
c.Consensus
d.reward
End
1. What is shown when a teacher sees to
it that her students would think that
he/she knows what he’s talking about
during a question and answer?
a.Authority
b.Mastery
c.Consensus
d.reward
2. What learning principle is being
violated when the teacher stops giving
group activities?

a.Learning is an active process.

b.Learning is collaborative.
c.Learning is enhanced by actions.
d.Learning takes place when objectives are informed.

End
2. What learning principle is being
violated when the teacher stops giving
group activities?

a.Learning is an active process.

b.Learning is collaborative.
c.Learning is enhanced by actions.
d.Learning takes place when objectives are informed.
3. One of the following quotations does not
conform to the Christian doctrine of
Education for Humanitarianism. Which one
is it?
a.Do unto others as you would like others do unto to you.
b.Love thy neighbor as thyself.
c. Not on bread alone is man to live but on every word of
God that comes out from thy mouth.
d.Whatever good things we do to our poor, helpless
brothers, we do it for God.
End
3. One of the following quotations does not
conform to the Christian doctrine of
Education for Humanitarianism. Which one
is it?
a.Do unto others as you would like others do unto to you.
b.Love thy neighbor as thyself.
c. Not on bread alone is man to live but on every word of
God that comes out from thy mouth.
d.Whatever good things we do to our poor, helpless
brothers, we do it for God.
4. In introducing a new lesson, what
should Teacher Mike trying to determine
when she relates a past lesson to a new
lesson?
a.Learner’s knowledge base.
b.Learner’s motivation to know more.
c.Learner’s curiosity to know new lesson.
d.Learner’s style in knowing.

End
4. In introducing a new lesson, what
should Teacher Mike trying to determine
when he relates a past lesson to a new
lesson?
a.Learner’s knowledge base.
b.Learner’s motivation to know more.
c.Learner’s curiosity to know new lesson.
d.Learner’s style in knowing.
5. Teacher M views his students as unique, free-
choosing and responsible individuals in
classroom activities revolve around the said
premise. What theory underlies this?
a.Essentialism
b.Progressivism
c. Existentialism
d.Pragmatism

End
5. Teacher M views his students as unique, free-
choosing and responsible individuals in
classroom activities revolve around the said
premise. What theory underlies this?
a.Essentialism
b.Progressivism
c. Existentialism
d.Pragmatism
6. Why should a teacher take the obligation
upon himself to study and understand the
custom and traditions of the community where
he works?
a.To change the culture of the community.
b.To have a sympathetic attitude for the people of the
community
c. to identify the weaknesses of the culture of the
community.
d.To please the people of the community.
End
6. Why should a teacher take the obligation
upon himself to study and understand the
custom and traditions of the community where
he works?
a.To change the culture of the community.
b.To have a sympathetic attitude for the people of the
community
c. to identify the weaknesses of the culture of the
community.
d.To please the people of the community.
7. With a death threat over his head, Teacher Mark is
directed to pass an underserving student. If he is a
hedonist, which of the following will he do?

a.Don’t pass him, live by his principle of justice. He will get a

reward, if not in this life, in the next.
b.Don’t pass him. Surely will not like someone to give you a
death threat in order to pass.
c. Pass the student. That will be use to him, the student, and his
parents.
d.Pass the student, why suffer the threat?

End
7. With a death threat over his head, Teacher Mark is
directed to pass an underserving student. If he is a
hedonist, which of the following will he do?

a.Don’t pass him, live by his principle of justice. He will get a

reward, if not in this life, in the next.
b.Don’t pass him. Surely will not like someone to give you a
death threat in order to pass.
c. Pass the student. That will be use to him, the student, and his
parents.
d.Pass the student, why suffer the threat?
8. These are values which are basic, urgent and
obligatory in character in man’s life and
activities:

a.Religious Values
b.Ethical Values
c. Cultural Values
d.Social Values

End
8. These are values which are basic, urgent and
obligatory in character in man’s life and
activities:

a.Religious Values
b.Ethical Values
c. Cultural Values
d.Social Values
9. There is a gap between the words and deeds
of students and so the teacher needs to
exemplify certain characteristics. The most
personal of which is ___________.

a.To monitor one’s own behavior

b.To monitor one’s thinking
c. To monitor one’s health
d.To monitor everything
End
9. There is a gap between the words and deeds
of students and so the teacher needs to
exemplify certain characteristics. The most
personal of which is ___________.

a.To monitor one’s own behavior

b.To monitor one’s thinking
c. To monitor one’s health
d.To monitor everything
10. Among the important successful teaching,
which shows fairness, impartiality, open-
mindedness, prejudice and sense of
awareness?

a.Subjectivity
b.Reliability
c. Objectivity
d.None of the above
End
10. Among the important successful teaching,
which shows fairness, impartiality, open-
mindedness, prejudice and sense of
awareness?

a.Subjectivity
b.Reliability
c. Objectivity
d.None of the above
11. Since there are peace and cultural diversity
problems in the world and everywhere, which of
the four pillars should be given more emphasis
in teaching?

a.Learning to live together

b.Learning to be
c. Learning to transform oneself and another
d.Learning to know
End
11. Since there are peace and cultural diversity
problems in the world and everywhere, which of
the four pillars should be given more emphasis
in teaching?

a.Learning to live together

b.Learning to be
c. Learning to transform oneself and another
d.Learning to know
12. In what level of objective in the affective
domain is this objective: To arrange the
thoughts in order?

a.Organization
b.Characterization
c. Responding
d.Valuing

End
12. In what level of objective in the affective
domain is this objective: To arrange the
thoughts in order?

a.Organization
b.Characterization
c. Responding
d.Valuing
13. What refers to the physical set-up of the
learning environment, which generally includes
the arrangement of chairs, tables, and other
equipment in the classroom designed to
maximize learning?
a.Classroom Activities
b.Classroom Procedures
c. Classroom Structures
d.Classroom Routines
End
13. What refers to the physical set-up of the
learning environment, which generally includes
the arrangement of chairs, tables, and other
equipment in the classroom designed to
maximize learning?
a.Classroom Activities
b.Classroom Procedures
c. Classroom Structures
d.Classroom Routines
14. Which provides a classroom management that
conducive to learning?
I. appropriate time and scheduling;
II. disorderly placement of furniture and instructional materials
III. A clean and well-lighted area, comfortable seating arrangement

a. I &II only
b. II & III only
c. I & III
d. I, II, III
End
14. Which provides a classroom management that
conducive to learning?
I. appropriate time and scheduling;
II. disorderly placement of furniture and instructional materials
III. A clean and well-lighted area, comfortable seating arrangement

a. I &II only
b. II & III only
c. I & III
d. I, II, III
15. Mrs. Salazar teaches sixth grade. When her class enters her room each
day, they walk to their assigned desk and take their seats. Immediately they
takeout their notebook to write down and answer the question that is on the
board that reviews yesterday's material. While the students are quietly working,
Mrs. Jones takes attendance. Once everyone has answered the question, Mrs.
Salazar reviews it with her class before moving on to today's materials. What
term below accurately describes the situation above?

a. a rigid classroom
b. a disorganized classroom
c. a flexible classroom
d. a well-managed classroom

End
15. Mrs. Salazar teaches sixth grade. When her class enters her room each
day, they walk to their assigned desk and take their seats. Immediately they
takeout their notebook to write down and answer the question that is on the
board that reviews yesterday's material. While the students are quietly working,
Mrs. Jones takes attendance. Once everyone has answered the question, Mrs.
Salazar reviews it with her class before moving on to today's materials. What
term below accurately describes the situation above?

a. a rigid classroom
b. a disorganized classroom
c. a flexible classroom
d. a well-managed classroom
16. A stitch on time saves nine, so goes the adage. Applied
to classroom management, this
means that we ______________________.

a. may not occupy ourselves with disruptions which are

worth ignoring because they are minor,
b. must be reactive in our approach to discipline.
c. have to resolve minor disruptions before they are out
of control.
d. may apply 9 rules out of 10 consistently.

End
16. A stitch on time saves nine, so goes the adage. Applied
to classroom management, this
means that we ______________________.

a. may not occupy ourselves with disruptions which are

worth ignoring because they are minor,
b. must be reactive in our approach to discipline.
c. have to resolve minor disruptions before they are out
of control.
d. may apply 9 rules out of 10 consistently.
17. The class of Sir Mark is scheduled to perform an
experiment that day. However, the chemicals are
insufficient. What instructional model may then be
used?

a. Inductive Model
b. concept attainment model
c. Integrative Model
d. vocabulary acquisition model

End
17. The class of Sir Mark is scheduled to perform an
experiment that day. However, the chemicals are
insufficient. What instructional model may then be
used?

a. Inductive Model
b. concept attainment model
c. Integrative Model
d. vocabulary acquisition model
18. What is the implication of using a model that
focus on the WHY rather than the HOW?

a.There is a best model.

b. Typical one will be good for any subject.
c. These models should be standardized for different
subjects.
d. Teaching model should favor inquiry and problem
solving.

End
18. What is the implication of using a model that
focus on the WHY rather than the HOW?

a.There is a best model.

b. Typical one will be good for any subject.
c. These models should be standardized for different
subjects.
d. Teaching model should favor inquiry and problem
solving.
19. How should you implement strategies to
establish classroom norms and expectations?

a.By modifying them to fit the grade and age level of your
students.
b. None of the answers are correct.
c. By modifying them depending on your needs that day.
d. By carrying them out exactly as they are stated.

End
19. How should you implement strategies to
establish classroom norms and expectations?

a.By modifying them to fit the grade and age level of your
students.
b. None of the answers are correct.
c. By modifying them depending on your needs that day.
d. By carrying them out exactly as they are stated.
20. Which of the following counters the teacher’s
role as facilitator of learning?

a. Does more talk than learners

b. Does less talk compared to learners
c. Makes use of interactive teaching strategies
d. Caters to multiple intelligence in the classroom

End
20. Which of the following counters the teacher’s
role as facilitator of learning?

a. Does more talk than learners

b. Does less talk compared to learners
c. Makes use of interactive teaching strategies
d. Caters to multiple intelligence in the classroom
 ANSWER KEY

1.B 6. B 11. A 16. C

2.B 7. D 12. A 17. C
3.C 8. B 13. C 18. D
4.A 9. A 14. C 19. A
5.C 10. A 15. D 20. A
 PART THREE
Bonus Discussion
 DEPED ORDER 8 S. 2015
GRADES FOR KINDERGARTEN
-Checklist and portfolio

GRADES FOR GRADE 1-10

-Average of 4 quarters

GRADES OF 11 and 12
-2 quarters determine the grades in a semester
21. It is the process of identifying, gathering,
organizing and interpreting quantitative and
qualitative data of the learners’ performance.

a.Assessment
b.Evaluation
c. Formative Assessment
d.Summative Assessment
21. It is the process of identifying, gathering,
organizing and interpreting quantitative and
qualitative data of the learners’ performance.

a.Assessment
b.Evaluation
c. Formative Assessment
d.Summative Assessment
 A test or a quiz is used to examine knowledge of something to
determine what has learned.
 Evaluation is the process of making judgments based on criteria
and evidence

What do we assess inside the classroom?

-Content Standards (What should the learners know?)

-Performance Standards (What are they going to do with what they

know?)

-Learning Competencies (Attitude shown/ Change of attitude)

-Concept Development (Progressions)

FORMATIVE VS. SUMMATIVE

ASSESSMENT FOR
(FORMATIVE)

ASSESSMENT OF
(SUMMATIVE)
 FORMATIVE
Can be integrated in all parts
of the lesson

Can be individual or
collaborative
 SUMMATIVE
Long quiz

Can be individual or collaborative

Learners will synthesize

 EXAMPLES OF EACH COMPONENT

Long quiz
Prepare the students for QA
Presentations
Research task/s
Given at the end of the quarter
 PURPOSE OF EACH COMPONENT

Understanding of concept in written form

Prepares learners for the QA
Encourage inquiry
Long period of time
Freedom to express
Opportunity to demonstrated
synthesize
 WHEN TO BE GIVEN

End of every topic or unit

End of a lesson focusing on a skill
Once every quarter
 WHAT IS THE LOWEST GRADE?

60 DID NOT MEET EXPECTATIONS

75 FAIRLY SATISFACTORY
80 SATISFACTORY
85 VERY SATISFACTORY
90 OUTSTANDING
 Can you fail a student because of
absences?

Yes, 20% and up

How many consecutive days that the teacher should
call the attention of the parents for tardiness of
learners?

5
How many consecutive days that the teacher should
call the attention of the parents for tardiness of
learners?

5
COMPONENTS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

WW
PT
QA
EXTRA CREDIT
10 ITEMS
1. Which guideline in asking questions
must Teacher P use to develop reflective
thought and critical thinking among her
learners?
a.Probing
b.Prompting
c.Waiting Time
d.Redirection

End
2. Which of the following practices is an
effective way to start a lesson?
a. Checking the attendance
b. Scolding someone who was late
c. Evaluating the work done the previous day
d. Reminding the pupils of standards of listening

End
3. Which of the following should Teacher O
practice more if he wants to give his
students the opportunity to think critically?
a. Provide questions with clues
b. Give questions that require analysis
c. Give questions that deviate from the main topic
d. Allow the children to ask questions during class discussion

End
4. Which of the following characterizes best
a well-managed class? When learners_____
a. are controlled by the teacher
b. blindly obeys teachers’ instruction
c. pursue their task without inhibition
d. are engaged in an activity that leads them to realize the set
goal

End
5. Which of the following is a divergent
question?
a. How is water purified?
b. What are the parts of a sentence
c. What is the most populated country in Asia?
d. What is the formula for getting the weight of an object?

End
6. When using a problem-solving method,
the teacher can?
a. Set up the problem
b. Test the conclusion
c. Propose ways of obtaining the needed data
d. Help the learners define what is to be solved

End
7. In Music, Teacher 1 wants to teach the
class how to play the piano in the Key of C.
Which of the following should be his
objective?
a. To play the piano in the key of C chords
b. To improve playing the piano in the key of C
c. To interpret the property of chords of the Key of C in
the piano
d.To exhibit excellence in playing of piano in the key of C

End
8. Teacher A wishes to write a lesson plan.
Which question should she ask herself
first?
a. What materials do I need?
b. How will I get things started?
c. What do I want to accomplish?
d. What exercise will I give my students?

End
9. Which of the following counters the
teacher’s role as a facilitator of learning?
a. Does more talk than learners
b. Does less talk compared to learners
c. Makes use of interactive teaching strategies
d. Caters to multiple intelligence in the classroom

End
10. Which of the following should the
teacher use to start the class discussion?
a. Narrow Question
b. Convergent Question
c. Memory Question
d. Divergent Question

End
ANSWER KEY

1.A 6. D
2.C 7. A
3.B 8. C
4.D 9. A
5.A 10. D