PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

MOCT TEST
(April 20, 2024)

Name: ___________________________________ Score: ________

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

501. Which of the following descriptions of a teacher is included in the preamble of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers?

A. Persons of dignity and reputation

B. With satisfactory teaching performance

502. The effects of maternal employment on children’s achievement were found by a number of researchers as _______.

A. Fully established
B. Hardly established

503. Why is babyhood often referred to as a “critical period” in the development of personality?

A. At this time the baby is exposed to many hazards both physical and a psychological
B. At this time the foundations are laid upon which the adult personality structure is built

504. When is complete coordination of motor activities attained as established by researches?

A. Childhood stage
B. Adolescence stage

505. Which of these theories holds that human activity is based on the interaction of stimuli and responses?

A. Phenomenology
B. Association

506. What is the process by which an organism inherits the characteristics/ traits of the parents?

A. Variation
B. Heredity

507. Kristle is competing with her mother for her father’s attention. She is therefore said to be experiencing _______.

A. Electra complex B. Oedipus complex

508. To whom is classical conditioning theory always attributed for his experiment involving the dog’s salivation as a reaction
to the sound of the buzzer

A. Lewin B. Pavlov

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509. How are institutions of learning encouraged to set higher standards of quality over and above the minimum required for
state recognition as provided for the Education Act of 1982?

A. Continuing professional education (CPE)

B. Voluntary accreditation

510. The main function of a philosophy of education is to:

A. Aid the learner to build his own personal philosophy

B. Define the goals and set the direction for which education is to strive

511. The control and the administration of all educational institutions shall be vested in the citizens of the Philippines as
stipulated in ___________.

A. 1987 Constitution B. P.D. no. 176

512. The present military training in our school curriculum is an influence of

A. Sparta B. Athens

513. Which of these philosophies stresses the development of an individual capable of reflective thinking especially that of
being able to solve the problem he faces individually or collectively?

A. Developmentalism
B. Experimentalism

514. Which of the following contributed to the establishment of secondary schools which is an inclusion to basic education ?

A. Reformation
B. Realistic

515. The present Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act has its beginning on what period of Roman History?

A. A.D. 100-AD 175-government increased its subsidy for education

B. A.D. 274-259- government established a monopoly on education

516. Whose philosophy influenced the present emphasis on Character Education and Values Education in our school system?

A. Gandhi B. Confucius

517. The singing of national anthem is an offshoot of the philosophical ideals of

A. Nationalism B. Socialism

518. Ejay, an adolescent combines his ability to use deductive and inductive reasoning in realistic rules that he can respect
and live by. When he does this, how does Ejay perceives his environment?

A. He sees events apart from himself and other people

B. He sees the world through the eyes of the people

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519. Manual aesthetic activities involving attitudes and feelings are primarily expressive of emotions and values not thought.
An example of this motor skill is ________.

A. Baking a cake with background music

B. Dancing and playing musical instruments

520. Parents and teachers are considered as authorities and models by children at the early childhood stage. What does this
statement imply?

A. Teachers and parents should serve as role models at all times

B. Parent-teacher conference should always be an activity in school

521. Which of these statements regarding professional teachers is the major difference in the professionalization of teachers
and teaching as promulgated in Presidential Decree 1006 and in Republic Act 7836?

A. Holder of valid professional license and certificate of registration

B. Appointed on full time basis and on a permanent status

522. Which of these activities would be an effective way of avoiding or minimizing social stratification in the classroom?

A. Assign leadership roles to the children of the upper social class

B. Avail the infuence of mass media for children of all classes

523. The constitution which provided the present philosophy of education was the contribution of the Aquino Administration.
Which of these statements is NOT consistent with our educational philosophy?

A. Foster nationalism and patriotism

B. Appreciate the roles of foreigners on the historical saga of the country

524. If children are cooperatively engaged with the teacher in a group project, the children will discipline themselves as each
member of the group exercises _______.

A. Obedience to the teacher

B. Moral compulsion

525. Operation “return to the basics” was launched by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports not only to upgrade
pupil achievement but also to ________.

A. Emphasize the importance of the 3Rs

B. Serve as the basis for a learning continuum

526. Which of the following embodies the operation “Return to the Basics”?

A. New Elementary School Curriculum

B. National Secondary Achievement Test

527. In a classroom it is possible to see the teacher doing the following to facilitate learning :
I. The class reads a workbook on the characteristics of animals
II. The class copies the characteristics of animals from books
III. The class goes out to the zoo to observe the animals
IV. The teacher shows posters of animals

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Which of these teacher’s activities reflects an interactive environment?

A. I and IV B. III only

528. Which is NOT TRUE in the development of understanding in early childhood?

A. Ability to reason and to see relationship

B. Ability to explore their environment

529. Whose research established the first kindergarten also known as “a garden where children can grow” ?

A. Froebel B. Herbart

530. Values development is integrated in all subjects in the NSEC while Values Education is _________.

A. Offered as a separate subject

B. Emphasized in Science and technology

531. Which of the following is a mark of a good teacher?

A. Has the mastery of the lesson

B. Has the capability to implement corporal punishment

532. Under the learning to do, which of the following instruments must be acquired by Justin so he can perform his work
effectively?

A. Competence B. Insights

533. What do you think would be the action of a teacher who found out and has proven that his principal is involved in the
malversation of funds of their school?

A. Ignore what the teacher has discovered about this action of the principal
B. Present the charge to a competent authority

534. Teacher Abe is a neophyte teacher. One time a mother of one of his students confronted and maligned him in front of
his colleagues. How should Teacher Abe react on this kind of situation?

A. Allow the mother to keep on maligning her until it’s turn to do the same
B. Wait until the emotion of the mother subsides and invite her to discuss the concern with the principal or
guidance counselor

535. Ms. Gasat is always guided by the principle that she has a foremost responsibility as a teacher. Given the following, which
do you think is the main responsibility of Ms.Gasat?

A. Inspires student to interesting lessons

B. Guides students in the learning process

536. During the class reunion, Teacher Nancy learned that most of her classmates are successful in their fields. Also, she
found out that most of them are wealthy because they have chosen a lucrative profession. Confronted with this situation,
how should Teacher Nancy react?

A. Leave the event so as to avoid being asked about her profession

B. Tell with pride that she is a teacher by profession

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537. Roan as a principal is very much interested in a quality professional development program of her teachers. Which of the
following should she consider to realize this?

A. Responsive to identified teachers needs

B. Prescribed by top educational teachers

538. Ms. Sarah wants to help in ending Ms. Rose’s act of immorality but doesn’t have the courage to confront her. What she
did was to write and secretly distribute copies of anonymous letter to her colleagues. What should have been done
instead?

A. Talk to the married man with whom Ms. Rose is having an

illicit affair
B. If the charge is valid, present such charge under oath before her school head

539. The principal asks his good teachers to write modular lessons in Science, then he had them published with his name
printed as author. Which is unethical in this case?

A. He got the merit which was due for his teacher writers
B. He burdened the teachers with work not related to teaching

540. Teacher Ruth, 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. Yes, because she taught for thirty two years and may have mastered the subject
B. No, a professional teacher, regardless of teaching experience, ought to go through CPE

541. Operation “return to the basics” was launched by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports not only to upgrade
pupil achievement but also to _______.

A. Emphasize the importance of the 3Rs

B. Serve as the basis for a learning continuum

542. Which of the following embodies the operation “Return to the Basics”?

A. New Elementary School Curriculum

B. National Secondary Achievement Test

543. Education is a continuous process of experiencing and revisiting or reorganizing experiences according to a progressivist.
What does it mean?

A. Education takes place anytime and anywhere

B. Education goes on throughout life

544. The main contribution of the Arroyo administration in education is Republic Act no. 9155. This provision _______.

A. Renamed the DECS to DepED

B. Established the study now-pay later system

545. The main purpose of compulsory education of the Constitution is to:

A. Develop students into responsible thinking citizen

B. Acquaint students with the historical development of constitution
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546. Which of the following situations violates the principle of respect?

A. Teacher Dave tells his students that what Teacher Neil taught is essential.
B. Teacher Dang is giving special favor to students to please so that she can get a remarkable result in the
evaluation

547. If Teacher Lando states that specialization is knowing more and more about less and less, hence it is better to be
generalist. What kind of philosophy does he uphold?

A. Essentialism
B. Progressivism

548. Teacher Iah is an inspiration to almost all of the students. Her efficiency and effectiveness in the profession is truly
outstanding. Which of the following describes this attitude toward her?

A. Progressivism
B. Idealism

549. Teacher Janus finds teaching in a multi-cultural classes very challenging. Which among the following choices will alleviate
the difficulty of addressing theses challenges?

A. He must nurture diversity rather than practicing domination and oppression

B. He must welcome one sided view rather than the recognition of biases

550. Ms. Algie is the most admired pre-school teacher in her school. Which among the following can best explain her being a
good teacher?

A. She manages to instill control to her students

B. She adheres to the want of the parents for their children

G o o d l u c k !!!!

Author: Carl E. Balita, RN, RM, RPT, MAN, DrHum, EdD

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