PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES

1. Miss Orencia has been rated a very effective teacher. Which intellectual trait does Miss
Orencia manifest? a. Well groomed b. Tolerance c. Widely read d. Intellectual honest
2. Mr. Villena is a newly appointed teacher. The principal advised him to avoid any conduct
which discredit the teaching profession?
a. Writing anonymous letters.
b. Revealing confidential information to authorities concerned.
c. Assigning underserved grades.
d. Joining social drinking and gambling session.
3. The school principal came to see and ask Mrs. Alarcon if he can observe her class. Mrs.
Alarcon has not informed her pupils of the coming visitor. What should she do? a.
Sidetrack the principal when he visits by discussing problems with pupils and parents. b.
Tell the principal that the children have not been informed and to come some other time.
c. Ask the principal to give you enough time to prepare for his visit.
d. Teach the class and continue with what has been planned.
4. You have been promised the next promotion but you strongly feel that your closest
friend who was considered for promotion is less qualified than you. You would like to
complain but you do not want your best friend to know it. What would you do?
a. Convince your fried not to accept the new position.
b. Accept the arrangement anyway you are next in rank.
c. Talk the principal and tell him/her how you feel about the matter.
d. Discuss the problem directly with the principal and let him suggest a solution.
5. You observed that your principal is playing favorites. Some of your co-teachers can go
home ahead of official time and can even choose the
best schedule. What would be your appropriate reaction to this situation?
a. Try to win your principal and ask to be given the same privilege next time.
b. Give warning to the principal’s favorites that they’d rather be careful about their
behavior.
c. Follow strictly your official time, do not be influenced by your co-teacher’s behavior.
d. Report both your principal’s behavior and your co-teachers violation of official time to
your supervisor.
6. Ms. Pulido a Grade one teacher, has observed that her pupils respond actively to various
class activities. Why are her pupils teachable?
a. Their economic competence makes him receptive to education.
b. Their independent makes them more obedient.
c. They are more open to experience.
d. Any of three is correct
7. Mr. delos Reyes views his students as a unique and responsible individual. He plans
activities and structures his teaching in such a manner that his students can develop his
uniqueness. Which theory does he uphold?
a. Perennialsim
b. Realism
c. Existialism
d. Essentialism

8. Ms. Pumaren is a pragmatic teacher. Which of the following ideas will she reject?
a. That knowledge is produced by a transaction between man and his environment.
b. The values must alter as cultures and societies must change.
c. That the mind is passive and receptive.
d. That what works best is true.
9. John Dewey regarded education as a continuous process of experiencing and recognizing
experience. Which statement explains best his ideas?
a. Education takes place in school.
b. Education goes on throughout life.
c. Education continues anywhere, anytime.
d. Education takes place formally with the teacher.
10. The Philippine New Elementary School Curriculum (NSEC) gives greater emphasis on
the development of basic skills especially the 3 R’s. What is the philosophical basis for
this?
a. Essentialism
b. Existentialism
c. Progressivism
d. Reconstructuionism
11. Values Education is an additional subject in the Philippine New Secondary Curriculum.
Which educational philosophy justifies this change in the curriculum?
a. Humanism
b. Existentialism
c. Reconstructuionism
d. Progressivism
12. The early Filipinos learned the rudiments of domestic work from their parents. Which
method was used?
a. Trial and error method
b. Indoctrination
c. Tell me/show me method
d. Experimental method
13. In the recent years there has been an increasing emphasis on nonformal education.
What is the major concern of nonformal education in the Philippine context?
a. Acquisition of appropriate vocational and technical skills
b. Dislike of white-collar jobs
c. Eradication of illiteracy
d. Love of arts in all forms
14. The Philippine Education Act of 1982 defines the areas of concern of the three levels of
the educational system. Which is the mission of elementary education?
a. An enlightened, disciplined, creative and productive citizen
b. Modern and up-to-date methods and materials
c. An effective and efficient teacher
d. Relevant and quality curriculum
15. Which of the following is the value thrust of the New Elementary Education?
a. Pursuit of higher intellectual and moral values
b. extension and deepening of social concerns
c. Development of a sense of nationhood
d. Preservation of democratic values
16. Socrates: Idealism ; ___________: Pragmatism
a. Plato
b. Confucius
c. Dewey
d. Locke
17. In mathematics the teacher believes that how students learn may be more important
than what they learn. Form this principle which of the following is particularly
important?
a. Knowing how to solve problems
b. Determining the givens in a problem
c. Solving the problem within time limit
d. Getting the right answer to a ward problem
18. In mathematics the teacher believes that how students learn may be more important
than what they learn. Form this principle which of the following is particularly
important?
a. Knowing how to solve problems
b. Determining the givens in a problem
c. Solving the problem within time limit
d. Getting the right answer to a ward problem
19. Mrs. Martinez asked her pupils to use the Atlas in correcting their answers to test in
geography. Which teaching principle is exemplified by such teacher’s action?
a. Organize material into appropriate learning units.
b. Provide for correct corresponding on the first trial.
c. Encourage independent evaluation.
d. Arrange for appropriate practice.
20. Mrs. Zobel, a home economics teacher, constantly gives verbal guidance to her pupils
while practicing a sewing skill. What is the value of giving verbal guidance in improving
pupils learning behavior?
a. Directs pupil's attention to more adequate and better techniques and those already
acquired.
b. Promote the growth of interest of pupils into the learning tasks.
c. Improves the informational feedback.
d. Facilitates perfection skills.
21. As part of thier guitar lesson, Mrs. Araneta the guitar teacher, scheduled the young
beginners to play for 30 minutes daily three times per week. In terms of psychomotor
learning, Mrs. Araneta’s action illustrates?
a. skill perfecting
b. skilled performance
 c. distributed practice
d. mass practice
22. English Literature professor Dr. Norman Huelves wants his students to compare and
contrast the book and film versions of “Harry Potter”. His students may use this type of
graphic organizer. a. Graphic organizers b. Learning log
c. Venn diagram d. Story frame
23. Teacher Jumar wants his students to work together harmoniously. This technique may
be used by him in his classes. a. Independence study b. Brainteasers
c. Lecture d. Cooperative learning
24. In her science class, teacher Maiet can show the cause and effect of teen sex and
pregnancy by using this type of technique. a. K-W-L technique b. Histogram
c. Spider web d. Fishbone diagram
25. Which of the following is the best classroom device? a. Realia b. Teacher
c. Blackboard d. Chart
26. Which of these school practices helps creates a positive learning climate? a. Giving
recognition or appreciation for teachers/staff accomplishment b. Giving clear
expectations to the academic community c. Encouraging everyone to participate in
accomplishing school goals and objectives d. Encouraging only the high performing
teachers to apply for promotion
27. Which of these is NOT of an engaging learning environment?
a. Open communication among school head, teachers, parents, and students
b. Student-centered learning activities c. Innovations in enhancing learning
for all types of learners d. Centralized governance
28. Which two statements BEST describe a global teacher? I. Thinks and acts both locally
and globally III. Wants to work abroad II. Believes in education for sustainable
development IV. Desires to live abroad. a. II and IV b. I and II
c. I only d. III only
29. What characterized a school as a learning community? I. Shared vision/mission, goals,
and values IV. Centralized governance II. Focused on co-curriculum activities V.
Collective inquiry into best practice III. Commitment to continuous improvement a. II,
III, IV, V b. I, III, IV, V c. II, III, IV d. I, III, V
30. Alvin Toffler said: “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read
and write but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.” Based on this statement,
what are the important responsibilities of the teacher? I. To enable learners to adapt to
change III. To equip them with skills to learn II. To teach the learners the basic a. II and
III b. I and III c. I and II d. I, II and III
31. In the midst of highly pluralistic society, what type of learning environment is the
responsibility of the teacher? I. Safe II. Gender III. Secure a. I and III b. I, II and III
c. I and II d. II only
32. The task of the teacher is to make students undertake activities that will result in the
desired learning. This is essential both for ___________. a. learning to take place at all
c. interactions with the environments b. instruction and discipline purposes d. learning
by doing
33. A project which involves a complex task and some form of student presentation, or
creating an actual product. a. Project –Based Learning c. Problem – Based Learning b.
Cooperative Learning d. Collaborative Learning
34. Problem – Based Learning and Project –Based Learning are two different frameworks of
______________. a. Understanding by Design c. Inquiry – Based Teaching b.
Integrative teaching d. Multidisciplinary
35. Problem – Based Learning and Project – Based Learning are handmaids of
___________. a. K to 12 c. UBD b. OBE d. All of the
aforementioned