EDUCATIONAL THEORIES: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS (PCR 414)

1. Which republic act provides government assistance to students and teachers in private education?
a. RA 7836 b. RA 77884 c. RA 6728 d. RA 6675
2. In the preamble of the CODE of ethics for Professional Teachers, which of the following teacher
descriptions is included in the code of ethics for professional teachers?
a. with satisfactory teaching performance b. passed the licensure exams for teachers
c. duly licensed professional d. persons of dignity and reputation
3. Which stage according to Erickson is the stage of trust and mistrust?
a. young adulthood b. early childhood c. adolescence d. infancy
4. In the history of education system, including that of that Philippines, which system was first and last
remained a partner of other systems of education?
a. formal b. non-formal c. informal d. pre-school
5. Who among the following subscribe to the theory that the good, the true and the beautiful are
universally valid in all places at all times?
a. realists b. realist and existentialists
c. pragmatists and idealists d. pragmatists and realists
6. The 1987 Constitution mandates the state to encourage among others self-learning, independent and
out-of-school study programs particularly those that respond to community needs. Which is an off
school of this mandate?
a. Institutionalization of early childhood care and development
b. Principal empowerment program
c. Multi-grade teaching
d. Practices of community-based learning
7. Authors claim that education is given greater in the 1987 Philippine Constitution than in the past
Constitution. Which article provision on education is found only in the 1987 Constitution?
a. support to teacher education
b. provision on assigning the highest budget priority to education
c. The establishment of the integrated system of education
d. the creation of CHED
8. According to Hurlock, studies of children’s play revealed that toy play reaches its peak during the?
a. middle childhood years b. early childhood years
c. babyhood d. late childhood
9. In a DECS memorandum issued last 1998, the new name for multi-grade class is:
a. friendly school b. school-of-the future c. paaralan ng bahay d. escuela nueva
10. The student-centered curriculum belongs to which group of education?
a. reconstructionist- essentialist b. progressivist, perennialist
c. perennialist, essentialist d. progressivist
11. Teachers who give stickers for good work are applying which theory?
a. Cognitive Development b. Operant Conditioning
c. Social Learning d. Classical Conditioning
12. A Pre-Schooler playing beside other kids but not directly with them is showing:
a. Cooperative Play b. Parallel Play c. Associative Play d. Solitary Play
13. A Grade 1 child thinks a taller glass has “more water” than the short glass. This lack of:
a. Conservation b. Operant Conditioning c. Social Learning d. Classical Conditioning
14. A child says, “Dogs run fast”. This error is due to:
a. Dyslexia b. Bilingualism c. Conservation d. Overgeneralization
15. Which principle states that growth spreads from the center of the body to the extremities?
a. Cephalocaudal b. Maturation c. Proximodistal d. General to Specific
16. According to Maslow, the most basic need before learning can happen is:
a. Safety b. Love and Belonging c. Physiological d. Esteem
17. Which principle explains why growth starts from head to toe?
a. Cephalocaudal b. Proximodistal c. General to Specific d. Maturation
18. A student is motivated to study because she wants high grades. This is:
a. Negative Reinforcement b. Self-Actualization
c. Intrinsic Motivation d. Extrinsic Motivation
19. A teenager copying their favorite celebrity’s fashion is showing:
a. Assimilation b. Identification c. Conditioning d. Modelling
20. Who is known for the stages of cognitive development?
a. Freud b. Erikson c. Piaget d. Vygotsky
21. Fear of the dentist from a painful experience, fear of heights from falling off a high chair when we were
infants are learned through?
A. Operant conditioning B. Classical conditioning
C. Observational learning D. Insight learning
22. What functions are associated with the left brain?
A. Spatial, artistic, intuitive B. Holistic, creative, emotional
C. Kinesthetic, motor, sensory D. Verbal, logical, detail-oriented
23. Teacher U teaches to his pupils that pleasure is not the highest good. Teacher's teaching is against
what philosophy?
A. Existentialism B. Realism C. Hedonism D. Idealism
24. Which of the 3—id, ego, and superego—consists of instincts?
A. Superego B. Ego C. Id D. All of the above
25.). Which is the area of philosophy that explains the existence of God, immortality of the soul, the
problem of freedom and determinism and the relationship of mind and body?
A. Epistemology B. Metaphysics C. Logic D. Axiology
26. I make full use of the question and answer as model for discussion. From whom is this question and
answer method?
A. Socrates B. Plato C. Aristotle D. Confucius
27. Your teacher is of the opinion that the world and everything in it are ever changing and so teaches you
the skill to cope with change. What is his governing philosophy?
A. Idealism B. Existentialism C. Experimentalism D. Realism
28. Which learning principle is the essence of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?
A. Almost all learners are linguistically intelligent. B. Intelligence is not measured in one form.
C. Learners have different IQ level. D. Learners have static IQ.
29. What is the Republic Act No. 7836 named for?
A. Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
B. Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994
C. Government of Basic Education Act of 2001
D. Higher Education Act of 1994
30. To come closer to the truth we need to go back to the things themselves. This is the advice of the
A. Behaviorists B. Phenomenologists C. Idealists D. Pragmatists
31. In the history of education system, including that of the Philippines, which system was first and last
remained a partner of other system of education?
A.) Formal B.) Non-formal C.) Informal D.) Preschool
32.) Which of the following best describes the main role of a teacher in the classroom?
A. Source of all information B. Facilitator of learning
C. Strict authority figure D. Evaluator of student’s work
33.) What type of motivation is shown when a student studies hard because he wants to learn and improve
himself?
A. Extrinsic motivation B. Intrinsic motivation
C. Positive reinforcement D. Negative reinforcement
34.) Which teaching method is most effective in developing higher-order thinking skills (HOTS)?
A. Lecture method B. Drill and practice C. Discovery learning D. Rote memorization
35.) According to Piaget, a child who can think logically about concrete objects but struggles with abstract
ideas is in what stage of development?
A. Sensorimotor stage B. Preoperational stage
C. Concrete operational stage D. Formal operational stage
36.) What does the “zone of proximal development” (ZPD) by Vygotsky refer to?
A. The knowledge a child already mastered
B. The potential learning a child can achieve with help
C. The skills beyond a child’s capacity
D. The innate ability of a child
37.) Which of the following is the most effective classroom management strategy?
A. Using corporal punishment B. Establishing clear rules and routines
C. Ignoring misbehavior D. Always rewarding students with material things
38.) Assessment that is conducted during the teaching-learning process to monitor student progress is
called:
A. Summative assessment B. Diagnostic assessment
C. Formative assessment D. Placement test
39.) Which of the following best illustrates inclusive education?
A. Placing students with disabilities in a separate special class
B. Providing equal opportunities to all learners in one classroom
C. Allowing only the fast learners to join enrichment programs
D. Exempting struggling students from major activities
40. Because of the changes brought by various national and global frameworks such as the K to 12
Reform, ASEAN Integration, globalization, and the changing character of the 21 century learners
necessitate the improvements and call for the rethinking of the NCBTS; hence, the development of
PPST. What is meant by the acronym PPST?
a. Philippine Professionals Standard For Teacher
b. Professionals Philippine Standard For Teacher
c. Philippine Professional Standards For Teachers
d. Professional Philippine Standards For Teachers
41. Domain 1 of PPST is most related with which quality of a good teacher?
a. Reliable b. Compassionate c. Funny d. Self-confident
42. This domain respects Individual differences, then using knowledge about students differences to design
diverse sets of learning activities to ensure that all students can attain appropriate learning goals.
a. Social regard for learning b. The learning environment.
c. The diversity of learners d. Curriculum
43. "Can I help my students learn whatever their capabilities, learning styles, cultural heritage, socio-
economic backgrounds, and other differences are?" is the teacher's key question on what NCBTS
domain?
a. Social regard for learning b. The diversity of Learners.
c. The learning environment d. Curriculum
44. Vocation came from the Latin word vocare which means
a. to call b. to realize c. to answer d. to neglect
45. Teacher L transferred to the public school because of the higher salary and potential for a higher
retirement pay. How does she view teaching?
a. as a profession b. as a vocation c. as a mission d. as a side job
46. 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
47. According to Max Scheler's Heirarchy of Values, ____ is the highest form of values.
a. Pleasure Values b. Vital Values c. Spiritual Values d. Values of the Holy
48. The Americans had as one of their goals the education of the native whom they colonized, but the
teachers were both enough. This way the solution.
a. Cebu Normal University b. Philippine Normal University.
c. University of the Philippines d. De La Sallle University
49. What is the primary legal prerequisite for employment of teachers in basic education schools?
A. Passing of the interview Program B. Passing of LET
C. Conduct of a Teaching demo D. Attendance in the Teacher induction
50. Teacher Hera was not yet finished discussing the topic all about adjective. The next day, her learners
were surprised when she discussed a new topic about adverb wherein fact she was not done explaining
the first topic. This event is an example of _____.
A. thrust - proceeding without assessing B. dangle - leaving activity
C. flip-flop - returning to the previously dangled activity
D. stimulus-bound- teacher is distracted by an outside stimulus
51. Running and jumping fall under what level in the psychomotor domain?
 A. Non-discursive communication B. Fundamental movements
C. Skilled movements D. Perceptual abilities
52. Is it professional for a teacher to receive gifts from students and parents?
A. No, unless the principal allows.
B. No, especially if done in exchange for requested concessions.
C. Yes.
D. Yes, in- season and out- of- season gifts.
53. Teacher Alexa, an experienced teacher, has the ability to keep all students actively participating in her
lesson. This ability of Teacher Alexa is also known as _____.
A. group focus B. overlapping activities C. stimulus-bound D. withitness
54. When a student would misbehave, Teacher Jestoni would often go near to the misbehaving student or
stand beside the student to give a signal to that student that he should refrain from misbehaving. This
situation is an example of what low-profile response of a teacher?
A. non-verbal gesture B. proximity control C. redirecting student D. name-dropping
55. Mahatma Gandhi is famous for his quote that says "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in
the service of others." In line with this, developing love and concern for others through service is an
example of _____.
A. Learning to Know C. Learning to Live Together
B. Learning to Do D. Learning to Be
56. It is a field of study and an emerging discipline whose major aim is to create equal educational
opportunities from diverse racial, ethnic, social class and cultural groups.
A. Differentiated Instruction B. Multicultural Education C. Consensus D. Interaction
57. The founder of the Conflict Theory is _____.
A. Talcott Parsons B. Karl Max C. Emile Durkheim D. Max Weber
58. In this stage, children are able to think about things symbolically.
A. Pre-Operational Stage C. Concrete Operational Stage
B. Sensorimotor Stage D. Formal Operational Stage
59. Schools focus on enhancing learner's acquisition of skills that are often linked to occupational success
is under which pillar of learning?
A. Learning to know B. Learning to Do
C. Learning to live together D. Learning to be
60. To develop sportsmanship, teamwork, and physical fitness among students, what school activity should
be conducted?
A. Science Quiz Bee B. School Intramurals
C. Nutrition Month Celebration D. Book fair
61. Can Carlos "Caloy" Yulo be given a special permit to teach gymnastics in high school?
A. No, he cannot. In the very first place, he is not an education graduate.
B. No, he has not passed the LET.
C. Yes, he usa graduate of ALS.
D. Yes, he has excelled and gained international recognition.
62. Which of the following philosophers does NOT adhere of the naturalism philosophy of education?
A. Burrhus Frederic Skinner B. Jean Jacques Rousseau
C. John Locke D. Michel de Montaigne
63. Which of the following is the primary basis in developing a curriculum?
A. Learners B. Learning outcomes
C. Learning philosophy D. Learning styles
64. Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
A. Giving Roy money for washing the dishes.
B. Spankkng Jessica for throwing trash on the street.
C. Taking away the lollipop if Sarah doesn't finish her homework.
D. Excusing Rica from cleaning the toilet because got high score in mat
65. The students of Teacher Corazon feels that their teacher has an "eye behind her head". This characters
of teacher is known as_____.
A. Referent power B. With-it-ness C. Pymalion effect D. Rosenthal effect
66. Who is known as the father of Special Education?
A. John Dewey B. Friedrich Froebel C. Jean-Marc Gaspard Itard D. Edouard Seguin
67. Which term refers to people's differences that may include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,
language, culture, religion, mental and physical ability, class and immigration status?
A. Learning style B. Diversity C. Inclusive Education D. Special Education
68. A teacher shall not accept favours or gifts form learners, their parents or others in their behalft in
exchange for requested concessions especially if undeserved. It stated in_____.
A. Article XI: The teacher as a person B. Article IV: A teacher and the profession
[Link] VIII: The teacher and learners D. Article II: The teacher and the Stat
69. Liza’s family had a family picture when she was not yet born. Unable to see herself in the family picture,
she cried despite her mother’s explanation that she was not yet born when the family picture was taken.
What does Liza’s behavior show?
A. Limited social cognition B. Egocentrism C. Semi-logical meaning D. Rigidity of thought
70. Based on Piajet’s theory, what should a teacher provide in the formal operational stage?
A. Stimulating environment ample objects to play with
B. Games and other physical activities to develop motor skills
C. Activities for hypothesis formulation
D. Learning activities that involve problems of classification and ordering
71. 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 enhance by actions D. Learning takes place when objectives are informed
72. In Afghanistan, girls get limited and restricted access to education. What kind of discrimination exists in
this situation?
A. Racial discrimination B. Political discrimination
C. Class discrimination D. Gender discrimination
73. Teacher Rob suffered vehemently from a lip injury caused by an accident that would require long-term
treatment. What particular aspect of teaching can be affected by the said occurrence?
A. Creativity B. Character
C. Commitment D. Communication
74. When class seems chaotic and disorderly, what does this signify?
A. The rules were not formulated B. The teacher is disorganized
C. Classroom management has not been established. D. The students are diverse
75. When is the best time to explain and discuss classroom rules?
A. Once an offense is committed B. At the beginning of the school year
C. When asked by students what to do D. When the administration requires
76. Which of the following is significant/related to cognitive development in the child?
A. One involving memorizing a poem B. One involving feelings for a mother
C. One involving increase in weight D. One involving physical enlargement of the brain
77. It is an educational strategy embraced by DepEd carrying it principle that all children should learn
together regardless of any difficulties or difference.
A. Internationalization of education B. Outcomes-based education
C. Global education D. Inclusive education
78. Which of the following is non-digital educational technology?
A. Flip Charts B. Electronic tools C. Software D. Hardware
79. This is a combination of learning activities wherein a portion of the lesson Is presented online and the
remaining portion is handled in a real-world, classroom setting.
A. Blended Learning B. Distance Learning C. Traditional Learning D. Face-to-face Learning
80. To recognize the vital role of information and communication in nation-building, "Department of
information and communications technology act of 2015" was created. What law created DICT?
A. RA 10667 B. RA 10175 C. RA 8792 D. RA 10844
81. What 21st Century Skill is shown when students can express their ideas clearly, efficiently and in an
organized manner through varied modes like face to face, or technologically mediated?
A. Collaboration B. Communication C. Critical Thinking D. Creativity
82. What 21st Century Skill is shown when students are made to work with others in pair or in team to
accomplish a given task or solve a problem at hand?
A. Creativity B. Communication C. Collaboration D. Leadership
83. Which part of the lesson development is concerned with mood setting?
A. Motivation B. Application C. Evaluation D. Generalization
84. Ana easily learns a lesson when she is working with laboratory equipment but hardly remembers a lesson
the teacher lectured on. What type of learner is Ana?
A. Auditory Learner B. Visual Learner C. Tactile Learner D. Kinesthetic learner
85. Ms. Lyra is known as a firm yet fair, compassionate and approachable teacher. Which kind of power does
Teacher Lyra yield over her students?
A. Legitimate power B. Expert power [Link] Power D. Referent Power
86. Among the following curriculum stakeholders, who has the most responsibility in curriculum development?
A. Teachers B. Learners C. Parents D. School Administrators
87. Mark's father abused him physically and verbally, and as a result, he finds it hard to make friends because
he fears they may abuse him just like his father did. Which need in Maslow's hierarchy was not achieved
in the situation?
A. Safety needs B. Self-esteem C. Love and Belonging D. Physiological needs
88. Which of the following would be the best choice if a teacher would like to focus on attitudinal change?
A. Dramatization B. Field study C. Role play D. Simulation
89. In learning deficiencies, what is known as a learning disability in reading?
A. Dysgraphia B. Dyslexia C. Dyscalculia D. Dyspraxia
90. During problem solving method, the teacher’s primary role is _______________.
A. Director B. Lecturer C. Clarifier D. Judge
91. According to Piaget's theory, in which developmental stage can the child use symbolic thinking and go
beyond the connection of sensory information and physical action?
A. Sensorimotor B. Pre-operational C. Concrete Operational D. Formal Operational
92. A student was raised by authoritative parents. What will be his attitude in school?
A. Quarrelsome B. Distant C. Inferior D. Independent
93. When small children call all animals "dogs," what process is illustrated based on Piaget's cognitive
development theory?
A. Assimilation B. Accommodation C. Equilibration D. Schema
94. What is the concept that refers to the reduced function or loss of a specific part of the body or organ?
A. Handicap B. Disability C. Impairment D. Disorder
95. Failure of achieving developmental tasks in an earlier stage also means failure for the learner to
master the developmental task in the next stage.
A. True B. False C. Sometimes D. Depends on the learner
96. ASEAN countries as basis, in which country are teachers paid the most?
A. China B. Japan C. Singapore D. South Korea
97. Ana easily learns a lesson when she is working with laboratory equipment but hardly remembers a
lesson the teacher lectured on. What type of learner is Ana?
A. Auditory Learner B. Tactile Learner C. Visual Learner D. Kinesthetic Learner by
[Link] to Edgar Dale, which among the following is closest to Direct learning experience?
[Link] experiences. B. Study trip C. Dramatized experiences D. Demonstration
[Link] pillar of learning describes the phrase “Unity in Diversity”?
[Link] to live together [Link] to be
[Link] to know [Link] to do
[Link] Prince noticed that in group work, students just leave the work to the leader and so vowed
never to give group work again. Against which principle of learning is Teacher Prince’s decision?
[Link] is the discovery of the personal meaning of ideas.
[Link] is an active process.
[Link] is a cooperative and collaborative process.
[Link] learning begins with setting clear expectations and learning outcomes.