PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

MET 2017 Social Dimension of Education

1. The teacher being the sole authority agrees with what
educational philosophy?

a. Progressivism
b. Essentialism
c. Perennialism
d. Reconstructionism
2. Which of the following trends is influenced by
reconstructionism?

a. Use of great books

b. Excellence in education
c. School reforms
d. Equality in education
3. “Learning should be organized so students can
succeed in mastering the content.” corresponds to

a. Cognitive psychology
b. Behavioral psychology
c. Humanistic psychology
d. Applied psychology
4. The period in Philippine educational history that
terminated the use of English is the _________.

a. Pre-Hispanic period
b. Spanish period
c. Japanese period
d. New Society
5. During which period was the abolition of the current
learning language base?

a. Spanish period
b. American period
c. Japanese period
d. New society
6. The ________ mandated the teaching of the
Spanish language in the Philippines.

a. Educational Decree of 1863

b. Treaty of Tordesillas
c. Leyes de Indias
d. Treaty of Paris
7. The ________ established the first republic school
system in the Philippines.

a. Educational Reform Act of 1863

b. Leyes de Indias
c. Schuman Commission
d. Treaty of Paris
8. The value of the community is given great emphasis in
which approach to curriculum development?

a. Behavioral
b. Systems
c. Managerial
d. Humanistic
9. On which was the curriculum in the American
period focused?

a. Religion
b. Practical applications
c. Democracy
d. Social revolution
10. The curriculum during which period was based on
nationalism?

a. Spanish
b. American
c. Japanese
d. New Society
11. Which of the following academic institutions was
not established during the American Period?

a. Philippine Normal College

b. Ateneo de Manila University
c. University of the Philippines
d. Far Eastern University
12. The main contribution of the Arroyo administration
in education is Republic Act No. 9155. This provision

a. Established the study now – pay later system

b. Started the National Scholarship Program
c. Renamed the DECS to DepEd
d. Conceptualized the K-12 Education Program
13. The main purpose of compulsory education of the
Constitution is to

a. Develop students with into responsible, thinking

citizens
b. Acquaint students with the historical development
of the Constitution
c. Prepare students to be lawyers
d. Make students constitutional expert
14. The principle of individual differences enables a
teacher to

a. Provide different activities to meet student needs

b. Reduce students engagement in learning
c. Requires much time to teach
d. Treat all learners alike while inside the classroom
15. Where did the belief that the government has the
responsibility to provide education originated?

a. Chinese Education
b. Greek Education
c. Egyptian Education
d. Philippine Education
16. Egyptian Education provided the modern world with
the basic foundation of education, art, science,
engineering and others. This was evident with their
system picture writing known as

a. Alibata
b. Heiroglyphics
c. Anlects
d. Sanskrit
17. “Pleasure is the greatest good.” This phrase would
probably derived from which philosophical school?

a. Academy
b. Epicurean
c. Stoics
d. Lyceum
18. In order to carry-out these ends the church
authorized the establishment of several priestly orders
that would serve as the educational and social arm of the
church. The key contributors are as follows except

a. St. Ignatius of Loyola

b. Jean Duvegier de Haureme
c. Jean Basptiste de La Salle
19. In the Preamble of the Code of Ethics of Professional
Teachers, which is NOT said among teachers?

a. LET passers
b. Possess dignity and reputation
c. Duly license professional
d. High moral values with competencies
20. Loco Parentis was promulgated under the provision
of

a. RA 4670
b. RA 7877
c. RA 4288
d. RA 7836
21. Parents retain access to their children’s school
records until the child reaches the age of 18. This
provision is found under

a. The Rights of Parents

b. The Rights of Teachers
c. The Rights of Students
d. The Right of the School
22. Mr. Soriano has been a Sociology Professor for
almost a decade. In his class, he asked this question:
“What type of learning environment should a teacher
implement in a highly pluralistic society?” If you are his
student, what will your answer?

a. Safe, Secure and Gender Sensitive

b. Safe, Secure and Gender – Biased
c. Safe, and Gender – Biased
d. Secure and Gender – Biased
23. In some cultures, women never experienced to be in
school. School is no longer necessary for them since
their essence is to serve their families and perform
domestic responsibilities.

Is this correct?

a. Yes, women are domestic partners

b. No, there is gender equality in education.
c. It depends on what kind of culture that a women is
accustomed to.
d. No, women are skillful just like men.
24. “Man in nature is good” according to Confucius,
Rousseau and Mencius characteristic of man makes him
easier to be _______.

a. Motivated
b. Taught
c. Rewarded
d. Respected
25. For Teacher Wendell, to promote fairness among his
students of diverse gender, family background and
culture, he should ensure a learning environment that is

I. Inclusive
II. Gender – sensitive
III. Exclusive

a. I and II
b. I and III
c. II and III
d. I, II and III
26. What do the school campus expressions "promdi" and
"barriotic" indicate?

A. The power of the rich.

B. The prevalence of ethnocentrism.
C. The powerlessness of the poor.
D. The low literacy rate of the country.
27. With R.A 9155, to which body were all the functions,
programs, and activities of the Department of Education
related to Sports competition transferred?

A. Philippine Sports Commission

B. National Commission for Culture and the Arts
C. Technical Education Services Department Authority
D. Commission on Higher Education
28. Which pillar of learning is vital in building a genuine and
lasting culture of peace in the world?

A. Learning to Do
B. Learning to Know
C. Learning to Live Together
D. Learning to Be
29. The government's educational program on ____ made
the Philippine Education Placement Test accessible for
adults and out-of-school youth.

A. Equitable Access
B. Quality
C. Quality and Relevance
D. Relevance
30. In a multicultural education, much emphasis is given on

A. Perspective
B. Curriculum
C. Achievement
D. Environment
31. How can you best describe the role of the teacher under
the Pillar of Learning to Know?

A. Guidance Counselor
B. Instructor
C. Facilitator
D. Author
32. Which among the following is the essential
characteristic of culture?

A. Ideational
B. Diverse
C. Cumulative
D. Learned
33. Which of the following is the most essential component
in educational reform?

A. Student's participation
B. School's good relationship with parents
C. Parent's involvement
D. Teacher's interaction with parents and students
34. Macky, an 8-years-old child, immediately kisses the
hand of his elders whenever he meets them. He learned
this value by observing his elder sisters and parents. This
pattern of acquiring values is based on this principle.
 
A. Values are intrinsically motivated.
B. Values are taught not caught.
C. Values are caught not taught.
D. Values are innate.
35. What is man's ultimate vocation and destiny according
to Paulo Freire?
 
A. Rationalization
B. Humanization
C. Secularization
D. Deregulation
36. Which according to R.A 9155, it is considered as the
"heart of the formal education system?"

A. Pupil
B. Teacher
C. Classroom
D. School
37. Teacher makes Roel full use of the question-and-
answer as a model for discussion. From whom is the
question-and-answer method?
 
A. Kant
B. Socrates
C. Aristotle
D. Plato
38. Teacher Lyn knows of the illegal gambling that his
neighbor is operating. However, he chooses to be quiet
about it for the fear of getting involved in any investigation
that this may cause. Which among the following principles
of morality does teacher Lyn fail to apply?
A. Choose what is good, and avoid the evil.
B. Choose the lesser evil.
C. The end justifies the mean.
D. The end does not justify the mean.
39. Which among the following pillars of learning aimed for
the wholistic development and complete fulfillment of
man?

A. Learning to Do
B. Learning to Live Together
C. Learning to Be
D. Learning to Know
40. Which among the following situations violate the principle of
respect?
I. Teacher Val tells her student that what Teacher Max taught was
wrong.
II. Teacher Angelica, upon learning what teacher Val did, asked the
students not to attend his class.
III. Teacher Jon is giving a special favour to students to please the
students so that he can get a remarkable result in the evaluation.

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II and III
41. What pillar of learning is concerned on the material
development rather than human development?

A. Learning to Live Together

B. Learning to Be
C. Learning to Know
D. Learning to Do
42. The failure of independent study with most Filipino
students maybe attributed to
 
A. Unpreparedness for schooling
B. Ambivalence
C. High degree of independence
D. High degree of independence on authority
43. How will you describe the idea of higher education
according to Plato?
 
A. Designed to train and blend gentle and fierce qualities in
the individuals and create a harmonious person
B. Trains the suitability gifted so that they may be qualified
to assume the role of the ruling class
C. Mades the soul responsive to the environment
D. Helps the soul to search for truth which illuminated it
44. What does UNESCO mean?
 
A. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization
B. United Nations Environmental, Scholar and Cultural
Organization
C. United Nations Educational, School and Civic
Organization
D. United Nations Environmental, Scholar and Civic
Organization
45. The medium/media of instructions in schools during the
Spanish era, was/were____.
 
A. The vernacular
B. English
C. Spanish
D. Filipino
46. The following philosophers are proponents of
perrenialism, except___.

A. Roberty Huchins
B. Paolo Freire
C. Mortimer Adler
D. Greeks
47. Which among the following describes fully the basis of
partnership between community and school?

A. Commonality of interest and success

B. Mutual trust for other's values and perspective
C. Admiration of one's talent and aspirations
D. None of the above
48. How can you best describe the philosophy of
Confucius?

A. Moralistic
B. Humanistic
C. Egoistic
D. Idealistic
49. Most countries outside the Philippines observe ___ high
school education.

A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 7 years
50. The DECS was change to DepEd because of this R.A

A. RA 7722
B. RA 7796
C. RA 9155
D. RA 7836
51. The diagram shows the different position in the school
structure and the different channels available should a
person wish to talk to a superior.

A. Chain of command
B. Organizational chart
C. Officer Chart
D. Plantilla
52. Who among the following philosophers is against the
"banking concept of education?"

A. Paolo Freire
B. Neil Noddings
C. Allan Bloom
D. Jerome Bruner
53. A father tells his daughter: "You are women. You are
meant for the hoe and so for you, going to school is not
necessary." Is the father correct?

A. It depends on the place where the daughter and father

live.
B. Yes women are meant to be mothers only.
C. No, today women can take the work of men.
D. No, there is gender equality in education.
54. For Aristotle, what aspect (s) on the subjects taught
must be given emphasis:

A. Practical aspect
B. Theoretical aspect
C. Practical and Theoretical aspect
D. None of the above
55. Who chaired the report "Learning the Treasure Within"
published by the UNESCO in 1996, by the International
Commission on Education for the 21st Century? This
advocates four pillars of education.

A. Edgar Faure
B. Paolo Freire
C. Harry Broudy
D. Jacques Delors
56. What does the acronym EFA imply for schools?

A. The acceptance of exclusive schools for boys and for

girls
B. The stress on the superiority of formal education over
that of alternative learning systems
C. Practice of inclusive education
D. The concentration of formal education system
57. This law expresses the mandate that the state "shall
establish", maintain and support a complete, adequate,
and integrated system of education.
 
A. RA 7722
B. RA 9155
C. 1987 Constitution
D. BP Blg. 232
58. This government agency is tasked to identify "Center of
Excellence" in program areas needed for the development
of world class scholarship, nation-building and
development.

A. DepED
B. CHED
C. TESDA
D. PAASCU
59. What are the necessary skills needed under the
"learning to live together"

A. Communication, self-control and handling emotions

B. Interpretation of behaviors, problem solving and critical
thinking
C. Relationship building and cooperation, negotiation and
medication
D. All of the above
60. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Child
Friendly School System?

A. Child-centered
B. Gender-sensitive
C. Promotes good health
D. Instills love of country
61. Which of the following situations best depict the role of politics in
influencing educational institutions as agents of change in society?
 
I. Filipino students were forced to adopt English as a medium of instruction
during the American regime.
II. Filipino students had to learn Japanese during the Japanese occupation.
III. Filipino students were not allowed to use English during the Japanese
occupation.
 
A. III Only
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. I, II and III
62. The educational program promotes equality among
students belonging to a multicultural and inter-faith
classroom.
 
A. Indigenous development
B. Sectoral Solidification
C. Multicultural education
D. Cultural immersion
 63. "Man in nature is good" according to Confucius,
Rousseau and Mencius. This characteristic of man makes
him easier to _____.
 
A. Motivated
B. Taught
C. Rewarded
D. Respected
64. Which among the following are the basic assumptions of
behaviorists?
 
I. All behaviors are shaped by environmental events.
II. Man is free and his behavior can never be shaped by environment.
III. The mind of a new born child is 'tabula rasa'
 
A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. All of the above
65. Which of the following level of the educational
institutions is not covered by The Code of Ethics for
Professional Teachers?

A. Preschool
B. Elementary
C. Secondary
D. Tertiary
66. Aside from being a teacher, Mr. Sandoval is also a
community leader. Which of the following should Mr.
Sandoval NOT do as a teacher and community leader?
 
A. Support effort of the community to improve his status in
life
B. Make himself aloof to ensure that his decisions will not
be influenced by community politics
C. Solicit donation from philanthropist in the community
D. Play an active part in the activities of the community
67. Teacher Angel, aside from being a competent teacher, is
also a community leader in their place. Which of the
following should teacher Angel not do as a teacher?
 
A. Develop projects that will benefit the community
B. Participate actively in the activities of the community
C. Beseech donations from philanthropist in the community
D. Make herself detached to everyone in the community so
that her decisions will have no influence of community
politics.
68. Cris is a sophomore student who complains to his teacher about
his falling grades. When his teacher recompute his grade, he
found out that he committed an error in his grade computation. The
teacher decided not to accept the erroneous computation before
Cris and so leave the failing grade for the fear that he may lose
credibility. Is this morally right?

a. No, the reason for not accepting the error before Cris is a sign of
weakness
b. No, the end does not justify the mean.
c. Yes, the end justifies the means
d. Yes, as a teacher you must maintain your credibility
69. Which of the following action of Teacher Fort is an
INAPPROPRIATE way to manage off-task behavior?

a. Redirect a child’s attention to task and check his

progress to make sure he is continuing to work
b. Make eye contact to communicate what you wish to
communicate
c. Move closer to the child to make him feel your presence
d. Stop your class activity to correct a child who is no
longer on task
70. Teacher Filemon is convinced that whenever a student
performs a desire behavior, provide reinforcement and
soon the student lears to perform the behavior on his own.
On which principles is Teacher Filemon’s conviction
based?

a. Environmentalism
b. Behaviorism
c. Cognitivism
d. Constructivism
71. Teacher Tonette asks one of her students “What do you
want to become when you grow up?” This question is a
indication of what kind of philosophy?

a. Progressivism
b. Naturalism
c. Existentialism
d. Idealism
72. Student Anton pursues a degree in Education to
fulfill his dream of becoming a Teacher. This action
demonstrates this kind of philosophy.

A. Progressivism
B. Perennialism
C. Realism
D. Reconstructivism
73. The “banking concept of education” viewed student 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.
74. Mrs. Cristobal is admired for being an effective
classroom manager. She is not only friendly but at the
same time be ____________.
A. confident
B. business like
C. analytical
D. buddy-buddy
75. Teacher Divine, a teacher for thirty two years, refuses to
attend seminars. She claims that her thirty two years of
teaching is more than all the seminars she is asked to
attend. Are her actuation and thinking in accordance with
the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?

A. No, non-attendance to seminars would mean no

increase in salary.
B. No, a professional teacher, regardless of teaching
experience, ought to go through continuing process
of education.
C. Yes, because, she taught for thirty two years and may
have mastered the traded.
D. Yes, provided she has an excellent performance rating.
76. Teacher Riean has not only explained the concept of
Philosophy of Education but also imparted this to her
student. This demonstrates what kind of philosophy?

A. Naturalism
B. Idealism
C. Realism
D. Perennialism
77. Ms. Lopez is a sickly teacher. She gets to school even
late and not feeling well. What provision in RA 7836 does
she violate?

A. Teachers must be developed, honest and punctual in

performing their duty
B. Teachers should be physically, mentally, and morally fit to
teach.
C. Teachers should manifest genuine enthusiasm and pride
in teaching as a noble profession.
D. All of the above
78. Teacher Helen’s class is engage in problem solving
activity which in a way is for reflection of the personal and
social experiences. The purpose of this activity is for the
students to acquire the skills that can help them in solving
their own real-life problems. What philosophy can best
describe this?

A. Realism
B. Idealism
C. Progressivism
D. Existentialism
79. Teacher Cris views his students as a unique, free
choosing and responsible individuals. He encourages
them to develop their own individualities. What philosophy
does Teacher Cris adhere to?

A. Humanism
B. Existentialism
C. Reconstructivism
D. Essentialism
80. In the Social Science class of Ms. Macatangay, students
identify the various social and economic problems that
require urgent solutions. They not only discuss the ways to
address it but also agreed to participate in solving them.
What kind of philosophy does this class uphold?

A. Naturalism
B. Constructivism
C. Nationalism
D. Reconstructivism
81. “Education is a continuous process of experiencing and
of visiting or reorganizing experiences” according to a
Progressivist. What does it mean?

A. Education begins and ends in school.

B. Education takes place anytime and anywhere.
C. Education happens formally or informally.
D. Education goes on through life.
82. In the National Election, the Chairman of Precinct 34
asked Teacher Emily to change the entries in the election
returns in exchange for special favors. It would be best for
Teacher Emily to _______________.

A. Change some discretely.

B. Follow what the Chairman has instructed.
C. Say yes to the Chairman but don’t do it.
D. Say no to the Chairman and be firmed about it.
83. If you have a foreign visitor, what would be the best gift
to buy?

A. Imported antiques
B. Expensive Buddha figurines
C. Porcelain wares
D. Embroidered product from Quezon Province
84. Which of the following would manifest best the Teacher-
Student Relationship?

A. Teacher to inflict corporal punishment to offending

student upon the approval of parents.
B. Teacher to inflict corporal punishment on offending
student secretly.
C. Teacher to inflict corporal punishment to offending
student at all times.
D. Teacher to inflict no corporal punishment on offending
student at all times.
85. Teacher Jenny is an inspiration to almost all of her
students. Her efficiency and effectiveness in the
profession is truly outstanding. Which of the following
describes this attitude of the students towards her?

A. Progressivism
B. Naturalism
C. Idealism
D. Perennialism
86. Ms. Demetrio exemplifies an ideal teacher and daughter.
She is competent in her field based on the various
recognitions that she received from her school. As a dutiful
daughter, she assumes all the responsibilities of raising her
family (this includes her parents, siblings, and their own
families) – giving all their needs and wants.

A. Existentialism
B. Constructivism
C. Essentialism
D. Humanism
87. Teacher Mario ensures to put a certain amount of his
monthly earnings to the bank. At the end of the school year, he
used all his savings in visiting places rich of cultural heritages
rather than of buying expensive clothes, jewelry and latest
gadgets. Favoring the former action over the latter exhibits
that Teacher Mario follows this kind of philosophy

A. Essentialism
B. Existentialism
C. Progressivism
D. Behaviorism
88. This also shows that Teacher Mario is an advocate of
this philosophy.

A. Pragmatism
B. Perennialism
C. Naturalism
D. Essentialism
89. Teacher Jenny rates the art work of her students not just
on the merit of its appeal to the senses but also considers
its uniqueness and the responsibility that every student
has given in accomplishing the task. This practice shows
how Teacher Jenny upholds this kind of philosophy.

A. Realism
B. Reconstructivism
C. Idealism
D. Existentialism
90. Teacher Veena is a newly appointed teacher. The
Principal told her to avoid any conducts that will discredit
the teaching profession. Which of the following do you
think will not in any manner discredit the teaching
profession?

A. Revealing confidential information of the school.

B. Writing anonymous letter maligning colleagues.
C. Joining social drinking
D. Practicing entrepreneurship with the students as
clients.
91. Mrs. San Pedro is an institution in her school. She is not only competent
but also known for her integrity. One time, she finds herself in need of
money to settle an honest obligation in the bank. To her surprise, Mr.
Almiro, (the manager of the bank where her property was mortgaged) is
the father of Juliane, her student, who is a candidate for failure. The
manager offers her the amount she needed. Which of the following would
you think would be the best action of Mrs. San Pedro?

A. Accepts the help after all, this is an offer and she never asks for it.
B. Accepts the help but emphasize to Mr. Almiro that there is no string
attached to it.
C. Accepts not the help and inform her principal and the PTA board
regarding this matter.
D. Accepts not the help and politely explains that as a professional you are
not allowed to receive any favor from the parents or relatives of the student
that may lead to conflict of interest.
92. Philippines’ Elementary Curriculum emphasizes on the
development of the skills in writing, counting and reading.
This manifests the great consideration given to this
philosophy.
A. Idealism
B. Naturalism
C. Progressivism
D. Essentialism
93. Which of the following is a characteristic of a Pragmatist
Teacher?

A. Equipping the learners with the basic abilities and skills.

B. Providing the learners with the opportunities to apply
theories and principle.
C. Requiring the learners the full mastery of the lessons.
D. Encourage the learners to memorize factual
knowledge.
94. In line with the philosophy of Reconstructivism, which of
the following should be given emphasis in teaching?

A. To seek for a better position in the society

B. To compare oneself with the less fortunate
C. To become economically self-reliant
D. To designate one’s superiority over the others
95. “Life is what you make it” exemplifies best what
________________ is:

A. Existentialist
B. Humanist
C. Idealist
D. Realist
96. One of the responsibilities of school administrators and
faculty members is to communicate and cooperate
harmoniously with the community. Which of the following
attributes best applies to this responsibility?

A. Interfacing
B. Alignment
C. Partnership
D. Kinship
97. This principle was violated when Mrs. Judy Chan talked
badly about the new school principal, Dr. Heidi Yang in
front of her students by of her students by telling them that
Dr. Yang is incompetent yet arrogant.

A. Respect for authority

B. Fidelity
C. Confidentiality
D. Loyalty
98. Which of the following is an integral part of the teaching
process?

A. teachers and principal

B. lesson plan
C. classroom management
D. rubric
99. According to Max Scheler’s Hierarchy of Values,
____________ is the highest form of values.
A. Pleasure values
B. Vital Values
C. Spiritual Values
D. Values of the Holy
100. A theory of philosophy that defines view about the
learner, the teacher and the school.

A. Curriculum
B. Philosophical analysis
C. Philosophy of Education
D. Pedagogy