Teacher Filemon is convinced that whenever a student performs a desired behavior, provide reinforcement and soon the student learns to perform the behavior on his own. On which principle is teacher Filimon’s conviction based?
A. Environmentalism
B. Behaviorism
C. Cognitivism
D. Constructivism
B. Behaviorism asserts that human beings are shaped entirely by their external environment
Which of the following action of teacher Ford 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.
D. The ability to instill discipline, thus control to the students is a mark of a good teacher. This means that the teacher should always consider not only the goodness of one but of the entire member of his/her class.
Cris is a sophomore student who complains to his teacher about his failing grade. When his teacher recomputed 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.
A. A teacher has a right and duty to determine the academic marks and the promotions of learners in the subject or grades he handles, provided that such determination shall be in accordance with generally accepted procedures of evaluation and measurement. In case of any complaint, teachers concerned shall immediately take appropriate actions, observing due process.
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 philanthropists in the community
D. Make herself detached to everyone in the community so that her decisions will have no influence of community politics
D. Teacher as a role model not only in the school but even in the community should be sociable, objective in her goals especially in taking part of the social issues and in addressing it. By all times, he/she should be a person of credibility and integrity who should stand up for what she believes in as long as it is for the common good.
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 aloud to ensure that his decisions will not be influenced by community politics
C. Solicit donation from philanthropists in the community
D. Play an active part in the activities of the community
B. Every teacher shall provide leadership and initiative to actively participate in community movements for moral, social, educational, economic and civic betterment. The teacher should also be approachable and amiable at all times.
Which of the following level of education institutions is not covered by The Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?
A. Preschool
B. Elementary
C. Secondary
D. Tertiary
D. The Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers covers all public and private school teachers in all educational institutions at the preschool, primary, elementary, and secondary levels whether academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-formal. The term “teacher” shall include industrial arts or vocational teachers and all other persons performing supervisory and/or administrative functions in all school at the aforesaid levels, whether on full time or part time basis Tertiary
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
A. Behaviorism asserts that human beings are shaped entirely by their external environment. Furthermore, an autonomous acting man us an illusion since the faculty of freewill under behaviorism is renounced.
“Man by nature is good” according to Confucius, Rousseau and Mencius. This characteristic of man, makes him easier to be _____.
A. Motivated
B. Taught
C. Rewarded
D. Respected
B. The innate goodness in man is an indication of his being obedient. He follows because he wants to learn. Motivation, reward and respect are just manifestations of learning.
This education program promotes equality among students belonging to a multi-cultural and inter-faith classroom.
A. Indigenous development
B. Sectoral solidification
C. Multicultural Education
D. Cultural immersion
C. Multicultural education promotes equality among students from various beliefs and backgrounds.
Which of the following situations best depict the role of politics in influencing educational institutions as agents of charge 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
D. All situations depict that politics influences educational institution as agents of change.