PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING ITEMS FROM LECTURE

1. Which is/are the basic assumption/s of behaviorists?

I. The mind of a newborn child is a blank slate.
II. All behaviors are determined by environmental events.
III. The child has a certain degree of freedom not to allow himself to be shaped by his
environment.
a. III only b. I and III c. II only d. I and II
2. To ask the class any insight derived from the poem is based on the theory of ____________.
a. realism b. behaviorism c. conditioning d. constructivism
3. On which assumption about the learner is Mr. Marquez’s act of asking the class to share their
insight based?
a. Learners are like empty receptacles waiting to be filled up.
b. Learners are meant to interact with one another.
c. Learners have multiple intelligences and varied learning styles.
d. Learners are producers of knowledge not only passive recipients of information.
4. On which assumption/s is the principal’s action anchored if he chooses to practice
cognitivism?
I.Students learn by personally creating their own meaning of what is taught.
II.Students construct and reconstruct meanings based on experiences.
III Students derive meaning from the meaning that the teacher gives.
a. II only b. I and II c. I, II and III d. I only
5. By observing unity, coherence, emphasis and variety, write a short paragraph on taking
examinations.” This is an item that tests the students’ skill to:
a. evaluate b. comprehend c. synthesize d. recall
6. Which behavioral term describes a lesson outcome in the highest level of Bloom’s cognitive
domain?
a. analyze b. create c. infer d. evaluate
7. Which lesson objective is covered by the cognitive domain?
a. to identify oneself with a character in the story
b. to identify the bones that protect the internal organs
c. to construct food chain models to illustrate feeding relationships
d. to simulate the sounds of animals
8. In Krathwohl’s affective domain of objectives, which of the following is the LEAST authentic?
a. Responding b. Receiving c. Valuing d. Organization
9. Cognitive is to knowledge as affective is to _______.
a. rights b. skills c. obligation d. values
10. After giving an input on a good paragraph, Teacher Leticia asks her students to rate a given
paragraph along the elements of a good paragraph. In which level is the students’ task?
a. application b. evaluation c. analysis d. synthesis
11. “Group the following items according to phylum” is a thought test item on:
a. inferring b. classifying c. generalizing d. comparing
12. I like to develop the synthesizing skills of my students. Which one should I do?
a. Ask my students to formulate a generalization from the data shown in the graphs
b. Direct my students to point out which part of the graph is right and which part is wrong
c. Ask my students to answer the questions beginning with “What if…”
d. Tell my students to state data presented in the graph
13. In Krathwohl’s taxonomy of objective a in the affective domain, which is the highest level of
affective behavior?
a. Responding b. Valuing c. Organization d. Characterization
14. Teacher A, an experienced teacher, does daily review of past lesson. Why?
a. to reflect on how he presented the previous lesson
b. to introduce a new lesson
c. to determine who among his pupils are studying
d. to emphasize the relationship between lessons
15. In writing performance objectives, which word is NOT acceptable?
a. integrate b. delineate c. manipulate d. comprehend
16. Why should learning activities be carefully planned?
a. The ability of the teacher to plan is tested.
b. This is expected by pupils.
c. The accomplishment of objectives is dependent on the plan.
d. This is required of a teacher.
17. How does a goal-oriented curriculum (GOIM) culminate? In _____________ .
a. planning of activities
b. questioning for creative thinking
c. the formulation of objectives
d. evaluation
18. In writing performance objectives for mastery leaning, what is the acceptable standard of
performance called?
a. behavior b. condition c.SMART d. criterion measure
19. “WITH THE AID OF A MICROSCOPE, the students will identify the parts of a paramecium.”
According to Mager, the capitalized part of this objective is called the:
a. audience c. performance behavior
b. criterion d. condition

20. “From memory, the pupils must be able to count from 1 to 100 ACCURATELY.” According to
Mager, the capitalized part of this objective is called the:
a. audience c. performance behavior
b. criterion d. condition
21. Here is a lesson objective in a Language lesson: “From memory, the pupils must be able to
recite the poem.” Applying Robert Mager’s principle which does this objective lack?
a. Location c. Condition
b. Criterion measure d. Performance
22. Here is a performance objective. “WITH THE AID OF A PERIODIC CHART, the students will list
the atomic weights of the first ten elements.” The words in capital letters are referred to as the:
a. minimum acceptable performance
b. behavior
c. condition
d. performance statement
23. Adopting the UBD framework in teaching aims at the following, except:
a. more advanced and effective learning
b. developing critical thinking in students
c. helping students see the “big picture”
d. relating lessons to real situations
24. Which one best fits the UBD concept?
a. behaviourism b. cognitivism c. constructivism d. idealism
25. I want the fast learners in my class to do self-directed learning. What strategy will I use?
a. collaborative learning c. problem-based learning
b. metacognition d. social dialogue
26. To develop reasoning and speaking ability, which should I use?
a. experiment b. storytelling c. debate d. role playing
27. If I want to hone my student’s metacognitive ability, which is MOST fit?
a. drill b. debate c. brainstorming d. journaling
28. My problem is there are too many topics to cover and I may not be able to finish them all
before classes end in March. Which approach when used can help solve my problem?
a. thematic b. experimental approach c. constructive d. direct instruction
29. Which is a form of direct instruction?
a. discovery process b. programmed instruction c. problem solving d. inductive method
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30. Deductive and inductive reasoning will be most fit for which group of students?
a. spatial b. linguistic c. naturalist d. logical-mathematical
31. Which technique in cooperative learning is used when new information is divided equally
among all group members and each student teaches his/her portion to the other group members?
a. round robin b. jigsaw c. think-pair-share d. round table
32. For direct instruction which does NOT belong?
a. demonstration method c. deductive method
b. inductive method d. drill method
33. To make our children “little scientist”, which method/s should we employ more often?
I. Inquiry II. Problem Solving III. Laboratory
a. II and III b. I and II c. I and III d. I, II and III
34. For a more authentic application and evaluation of learning, which method is recommended?
a. laboratory b. project c. inquiry d. question & answer
35. I make my students teach other in a “Pair, Think, Share” manner. Which technique do I
employ?
a. mnemonic device c. peer teaching
b. active review d. hands-on activities
36. For values education, which technique is MOST appropriate?
a. simulation b. conflict story c. brainstorming d. panel discussion
37. To give opportunity for bonding and sharing, which can be of help? The use of _______
approach.
a. constructivist b. cooperative learning c. discovery d. exploratory
38. With indirect instruction in mind, which does NOT belong to the group?
a. experiential method c. discovery method
b. lecture-recitation d. inductive method
39. When we do brainstorming in class, we are expected to:
I. Involve everyone
II. build understanding and ownership
III. Expand the range of opinions
IV. Increase creativity
a. I and II b. I, II , III and IV c. I only d. I , II and IV
40. For which lesson objective will you use the direct instruction method?
a. appreciate Milton’s “Paradise Lost”
b. become aware of the pollutants in the environment
c. use a microscope properly
d. distinguish war from aggression
41. To encourage introspection, which teaching method is MOST appropriate?
a. process b. reflective c. cognitive d. cooperative
learning
42. In which of the following would programming learning be most likely be found?
a. in a class divided into small groups
b. independent study
c. in dyadic groups
d. in a class where teacher tries to individualize instruction
43. Is it sound classroom management practice for Teacher Cynthia to involve the students in the
formulation of class rules?
a. No, It weakens the teacher’s authority over his students
b. Yes, it lessens a teacher’s work
c. Yes, it makes students feel a sense of ownership of the rules
d. No, it is a students’ act of usurpation of teachers’ power
44. For a well managed classroom, is it wise to establish classroom routine?
a. Yes, it saves you a lot of time
b. No, it makes you think less.
c. No, it makes robots out of the students
d. Yes, you pass on some of your work to your students
45. A good classroom manager has “eyes on the back of her hand.” This means that the effective
teacher_____.
a. has eye contact with his students
b. gives penetrating looks to his students
c. looks at his students from head to toe when he expresses legitimate anger
d. is aware of all actions and activities in his classroom
46. Teacher M arranged the chairs in such a way that students can interact and can move around
without unnecessarily distracting those seated. Which adjective appropriately describes
Teacher M as a classroom manager?
a. Reactive b. Proactive c. Traditional d. Modern
47. What does the principle of individual differences require teachers to do?
a. Give less attention to gifted learners
b. Treat all learners alike while teaching
c.Provide for a variety of learning activities
d. Prepare modules for slow learners in class
48. The best way to teach small children polite words like “po” and “opo” is:
a. to let them repeat the words over and over until they have memorized them
b. to secure the help of the parents in training the children
c. to use the words yourself when conversing with them
d. to let them listen to a recording of children who say “po” and “opo”
49. Which statement about discipline is false?
a. Aggressive behavior should be dealt with aggressively, too.
b. Self-control can be taught like any lesson in school.
c. Effective discipline aims for self-direction.
d. Students’ rights should be respected.
50. On what belief is Teacher X’s management practice anchored if she makes sure the students
help in keeping the room in order before the start of class?
a. Classroom rules need to be imposed for order’s sake
b. A reactive classroom management style is effective
c. The classroom environment affects learning
d. A teacher must lord his power over his students to be an effective classroom manager.
51. Which guideline should you follow for behavior modification to be effective?
a. subject yourself to group pressure
b. work on several behaviors at a time for a significant change
c. never use negative reinforcement
d. work on one behavior at a time
52. If student’s inappropriate behavior is low level or mild and that it appears that the misbehavior
will not spread to others, it is sometimes best for the teacher not to take notice of it. Which
influence technique is this?
a. antiseptic bouncing b. planned ignoring c. proximity control d. signal interference
53. As a classroom manager, how can you exhibit expert power on the first day of school?
a. by citing to my students the importance of good grades
b. by making my students feel my authority over them.
c. by making them feel a sense of belongingness and acceptance
d. by making my students feel that I know what I am talking about
54. You have pupils in your class whose achievement is below the grade level they are in. What
should you do?
a. Give them the same work as other pupils so that they won’t feel embarrassed.
b. Give them materials on their level and let them work at a pace that is reasonable for
them.
c. Give them work that is a little above their achievement level to challenge them.
d. Give them the same work as the other pupils, anyway they will learn as much as they
are capable of learning.
55. Ideally, who should make the decision regarding assignments?
a. teacher c. teacher and students
b. students d. principal and teacher
56. The teacher shakes her head at her misbehaving students. She is using:
a. proximity control c. Glasser’s triplets
b. antiseptic bouncing d. signal interference
57. To develop higher-thinking skill among students, which type of questions should be
discouraged?
a. Sequential questions c. Stimulating question
b. Overload questions d. Clear questions
58. Which statement on “wait time” is CORRECT?
a. Wait time turns off slow thinking students
b. For quality response, “what and why” questions require equal wait time
c. Wait time discourages the brighter group of students
d. The higher the level of the question, the longer the wait time.
59. Teacher V asked this question: “We all know what the three branches of government are, but
where did they come from, how were they devised, and in what manner do they relate?
Question: WHAT IS DEFECTIVE WITH THE QUESTION?
a. it is focused b. it is difficult c. it is ambiguous d. it is simplistic
60. For maximum interaction, which type of questions must a teacher avoid?
a. Rhetorical b. Informational c. Leading d. Divergent
61. Which practice contributes to an interactive lesson?
a. asking more rhetorical type of questions
b. asking more divergent type of questions
c. calling on a student to answer before asking the question
d. asking more convergent type of questions
62. You have presented a lesson on animal protective coloration. At the end, you ask if there are
any questions. There are none. You can take this to mean that_____.
a. the students are not interested in the lesson
b. the students did not understand what you were talking about
c. the students understood everything you presented
d. you need to ask specific questions to elicit responses
63. I want to elicit more student responses. Which one should I AVOID?
a. using covert responses
b. prompting to convert wrong answers to correct ones
c. creating an evaluative atmosphere
d. giving non-threatening comments
64. Which of the following is a “fact” question?
a. What are some of the ways in which you have used the word “ancient”?
b. What are the effects of the invention of electricity on the life of people?
c. What is the function of a CPU in a microcomputer?
d. What would be one of the first things we have to do to clean the air we breathe?
65. Which questioning behavior is appropriate?
a. Repeating student’s response
b. Allowing choral responses
c. Cutting a student who gives a long response
d. Asking the question then calling on a student to answer
66. “Pieces of reality” refer to:
a. specimens b. models c. direct experience d. realia
67. The teacher plans to discuss and interrelate two Science concepts. With which organizer can
she accomplish this best?
a. comparison chart c. Venn diagram
b. contrast diagram d. all choices
68. If the teacher wants to teach his pupils the skill to organize and integrate concepts the most
appropriate technique is by using:
a. the OHP c. semantic webbing
b. cartoon drawings d. photographs
69. I want to give my students a conceptual preview what I am to teach. Which one will I use?
a. graphic organizer c. flow chart
 b. tree diagram d. storyboard
70. Which writing implement cannot be used to add details on an acetate during projection?
a. wax-based pencil c. felt-tip pen
b. mechanical pencil d. permanent marker
71. When it is not possible to bring the real thing to class, it is advisable to use “edited” copies or
substitutes instead. These fall under:
a. indirect experience c. visual experience
b. direct experience d. contrived experience
72. Multimedia in education is:
a. the use of film, video, and music in addition to more traditional teaching materials and
methods
b. a combination of media such as television, radio, and the press
c. using a wide variety of media such as film, video, and music as well as text and
numbers
d. none of the choices
73. The EMC is a learning laboratory. Which one points to this role?
a. it provides materials used to enrich the curriculum
b. it stimulates new interests
c. it serves as a depository
d. it reflects the philosophy of the school