EDUC 3 – Facilitating Learner-Centered Teaching
Midterm Examination
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read each item carefully. Choose the BEST answer for each question
and shade it on the separate answer sheet provided; please ensure that you use a pencil for
your responses.
1. It refers to the instructional approach that emphasizes the student's active role in the learning
process.
a. Differentiated Instruction c. Direct Instruction of Learning
b. Learner-Centered Teaching d. Continuing Teacher Education
2. It is one of the key concepts of Learner-Centered Teaching where students have some control over
their learning process, including setting goals, choosing topics of interest, and determining how
they will demonstrate their learning.
a. Collaborative Learning c. Real-World Connections
b. Active Learning d. Student Autonomy
3. At the beginning of the lesson, the teacher will lead the discussion to introduce a concept and then
move to an indirect method to allow students to explore it in depth. This instruction is called:
____________.
a. Direct Instruction c. Continuum of Instruction
b. Equilibrium of Instruction d. Indirect Instruction
4. What philosophical perspective reflects that education should focus on the individual’s needs and
feelings?
a. Humanism c. Connectivism
b. Progressivism d. Constructivism
5. It is a philosophical perspective that states that learners must be aware of the resources available
to them and how to leverage networks and connections to enhance their understanding and
knowledge acquisition.
a. Humanism c. Connectivism
b. Progressivism d. Constructivism
6. It refers to the framework that integrates three essential components of effective teaching. It
emphasizes the interplay between these areas to enhance teaching and learning.
a. ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development)
b. MKO (More Knowledgeable Other)
c. PK (Pedagogical Knowledge)
d. TPCK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge)
7. It aims to provide a more inclusive, relevant, and globally competitive education system in the
Philippines while incorporating various learning styles and needs.
a. Magna Carta for Teachers c. RA10627
b. K-to-12 Framework d. RA10533
8. It refers to the awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.
a. Metacognition c. Awareness
b. Regulation d. Tacit
9. It describes how a learner uses existing schemas to interpret a new situation or object. For
example, a child seeing a skunk for the first time might call it a cat.
a. Enculturation c. Assimilation
b. Acculturation d. Accommodation
10. It refers to all the beliefs, ideals, and values that shape and guide a person's behavior.
a. Trust c. Identity
b. Initiative d. Industry
11. It is a philosophical perspective that highlights that the learners should connect their experiences
to their learning while recognizing the importance of critical thinking and reflection in
understanding what they learn.
a. Humanism c. Connectivism
b. Progressivism d. Constructivism
12. He stated that education promotes social justice and empowerment. He also highlights that
learners must critically analyze societal norms and their role in shaping their learning and
advocating for change.
a. Jean Piaget c. Carl Rogers
b. Paulo Freire d. Albert Bandura
13. This philosophical perspective reiterates that learning is a process involving experience, reflection,
and experimentation.
a. Social Learning Theory c. Multiple Intelligences
b. Experiential Learning d. Critical Pedagogy
14. It refers to a complex, dynamic process through which individuals acquire knowledge, skills and
attitudes and values.
a. Acquiring c. Teaching
b. Learning d. Integrating
15. The following choices are different categories of learning. Understanding these types helps
educators design activities that address the diverse needs of learners, EXCEPT for one:
a. Emotional and attitudinal development c. Physical skills
b. Knowledge acquisition d. Prior knowledge
16. It refers to the process of facilitating learning by guiding, supporting and engaging learners in their
educational journey.
a. Acquiring c. Teaching
b. Learning d. Integrating
17. It encompasses the methods and strategies used to teach effectively. It includes understanding
how learners learn the principles of instructional design and their ability to create engaging
learning experiences for students.
a. Technological Knowledge c. Affective Knowledge
b. Pedagogical Knowledge d. Content Knowledge
18. It is one of the important concepts in Piaget’s Stages of Development. It refers to the thought
processes that are essentially building blocks of knowledge. For example, sucking motion to eat.
a. Accommodation b. Assimilation
c. Equilibrium d. Schema
19. This theory stipulates that there are several different types or levels of learning, each requiring a
different type of instruction.
a. Conditions of Learning Theory c. Social Learning Theory
b. Taxonomy of Learning Theory d. Subsumption Theory
20. It emphasizes inclusive education, mother tongue-based multilingual education, and holistic
development of learners.
a. Magna Carta for Teachers c. RA10627
b. K-to-12 Framework d. RA10533
21. This type of instruction encourages exploration, creativity, and critical thinking. Examples include
inquiry-based learning, problem-solving activities, and discussions.
a. Learner-Centered Teaching c. Indirect Instruction
b. Differentiated Instruction d. Direct Instruction
22. This type of instruction is effective for teaching specific knowledge or skills where a clear
explanation is required.
a. Learner-Centered Teaching c. Indirect Instruction
b. Differentiated Instruction d. Direct Instruction
23. The following are factors that enhance motivation EXCEPT for one.
a. Give learners a single option to choose for topics, methods, or projects.
b. Connect learning to real-life situations that matter to the students.
c. Provide constructive comments that helps learners see their progress and areas for
improvement.
d. Address emotions such as stress, anxiety, and confidence that affect learning.
24. It refers to a type of motivation that helps students to learn for its own sake and tends to be more
powerful and sustainable than learning from rewards or punishment.
a. Moral Development c. Intrinsic Motivation
b. Physiological Needs d. Extrinsic Motivation
25. It refers to one of the intelligences where individuals can use words effectively and add humor
when telling stories.
a. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence c. Visual-Spatial Intelligence
b. Linguistic-Verbal Intelligence d. Interpersonal Intelligence
26. It is a process by which new concept of material is related to ideas in the existing cognitive domain
of an individual.
a. Taxonomy c. Learner-Centered
b. Subsumption d. Fixation and Conflict
27. It is one of the three elements of personality where it is driven by base desires.
a. ID c. Superego
b. Ego d. Psychoanalytic
28. In this stage of cognitive development, an individual can now ponder abstract relationships and
concepts such as justice.
a. Sensorimotor b. Preoperational
c. Concrete operational d. Formal Operational
29. This concept from Piaget’s stages of development occurs when you're able to use assimilation to fit
in most of the new information you learn, allowing an individual not to constantly add new
schemas.
a. Accommodation c. Equilibrium
b. Assimilation d. Schema
30. What conflict in the stages of psychosocial development where children begin to assert their power
and control over the world through directing play and other social interactions.
a. Trust VS Mistrust c. Industry VS Inferiority
b. Initiative VS Guilt d. Autonomy VS Shame and Doubt
31. Who is the proponent of the theory that identifies the gap between what the learner knows and
what they could know if helped by a more knowledgeable other (MKO)?
a. Jean Piaget c. David Ausubel
b. Erik Erikson d. Lev Vygostsky
32. In Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development, what is the highest in the pyramid stages?
a. Pleasing others c. Self-Interest
b. Law and Order d. Principle
33. It refers to the theory that is concerned with how individuals learn large amounts of meaningful
material from verbal/textual presentations in a school setting.
a. Subsumption Theory
b. Social Learning Theory
c. Conditions of Learning Theory
d. Theory of Multiple Intelligences
34. What are the four processes of meaningful learning?
a. Derivative, Correlative, Superlative, Combinatorial
b. Descriptive, Coordinate, Superordinate, Combined
c. Derivative, Correlation, Superordination, Combinatorial
d. Derivative, Correlative, Superordinate, Combinatorial
35. Who is the proponent of the stages of psychosocial development?
a. Jean Piaget c. David Ausubel
b. Erik Erikson d. Lev Vygostsky
36. What particular conflict in the stages of psychosocial development reflects an individual reflecting
on their life and concluding they have lived a happy and productive life, resulting in deep
satisfaction and a sense of integrity?
a. Generativity VS Stagnation c. Intimacy VS Isolation
b. Integrity VS Despair d. Identity VS Confusion
37. It is believed that in this philosophical perspective that learning occurs through observation and
modelling.
a. Social Learning Theory c. Multiple Intelligences
b. Experiential Learning d. Critical Pedagogy
38. Who is the proponent of Social Constructivism?
a. Jean Piaget c. David Ausubel
b. Erik Erikson d. Lev Vygostsky
39. The following options describe the balance of power needed inside the classroom EXCEPT for one.
a. Empowerment and Engagement c. Shared Authority
b. Encouraging Dialogue d. Ownership
40. The significant event in the conflict between Industry and Inferiority, if an individual completes this
stage, what will the outcome be?
a. Hope c. Purpose
b. Will d. Confidence
41. The following are key considerations when structuring physical layout of the classroom EXCEPT for
one.
a. Classroom Layout c. Inclusivity and Respect
b. Technology Integration d. Zoning for Activities
e.
42. Which of the following statements best describes how teachers can structure the emotional
environment?
a. Creating a competitive atmosphere where students are encouraged to outperform their peers
promotes emotional engagement.
b. Taking time to have one-on-one conversations with students, greeting each student by name,
or asking about their interests outside of class fosters trust.
c. Offering frequent individual feedback focused on academic achievement helps maintain an
emotionally supportive environment.
d. Establishing clear classroom routines and focusing on task completion fosters a strong
emotional connection with students.
43. Which of the following best demonstrates the teacher’s role as a co-learner?
a. The teacher admits they don’t know the answer to a question and suggests researching it
together with the students.
b. The teacher provides students with the correct answers immediately without further
discussion.
c. The teacher avoids answering difficult questions to maintain authority in the classroom.
d. The teacher requires students to find answers on their own without offering any guidance or
collaboration.
44. During group work, a student repeatedly interrupts others and refuses to take turns speaking.
Instead of reprimanding the student harshly, the teacher decides to use a positive discipline
strategy to help the student reflect on their behavior and make better choices. Which of the
following actions best demonstrates a positive discipline approach in this situation?
a. The teacher firmly tells the student to stop interrupting and reminds the class about the
importance of taking turns.
b. The teacher quietly asks the student to step outside for a quick chat, helping them understand
the impact of their actions and asking how they can contribute more positively to the group.
c. The teacher rearranges the groups and assigns the student a leadership role to help them
focus on managing the discussion more effectively.
d. The teacher pauses the group activity to remind everyone of the class rules and encourages all
students to think about how they can work more collaboratively.
45. Which of the following approaches focuses on repairing harm and restoring relationships after a
student misbehaves?
a. Encouraging open dialogue, reflection, and making amends to address the impact of the
misbehavior.
b. Implementing strict, non-negotiable consequences for any rule violations to maintain
classroom order.
c. Rewarding students for good behavior to encourage continued compliance with classroom
expectations.
d. Assigning consequences like detention or suspension to discourage future misbehavior.
46. Which of the following classroom layouts best promotes collaboration and active learning?
a. Arranging desks in traditional rows facing the teacher to maintain focus and minimize
distractions.
b. Organizing desks in U-shapes, clusters, or round tables to encourage interaction and group
work.
c. Placing desks individually around the room to ensure students work independently at all times.
d. Creating fixed seating arrangements that do not change to maintain classroom structure.
47. Which of the following is a common misconception about metacognition?
a. Metacognition involves reflecting on one’s own thinking processes to improve learning.
b. Metacognition is simply ‘thinking about thinking.’
c. Teachers play a crucial role in guiding their students' metacognitive practices.
d. Metacognitive strategies can be taught to learners of all ages.
48. Mr. Dela Cruz is preparing to teach a new lesson on ecosystems. He starts by showing a video of
various ecosystems around the world to grab the students' attention. After the video, he tells the
students that by the end of the lesson, they should be able to identify and explain the components
of an ecosystem. He then asks students to recall what they learned about food chains in the
previous lesson, connecting it to the new topic. Which of Gagné's instructional events is Mr. Dela
Cruz demonstrating by having students recall prior knowledge of food chains before introducing
the new content?
a. Gaining attention c. Stimulating recall of prior learning
b. Informing learners of the objective d. Providing learning guidance
49. A high school English teacher is preparing a lesson on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. To help her
students grasp the themes of love and conflict, she decides to start the lesson by discussing the
overall context of the play, including its historical background and main themes. After establishing
this foundation, she plans to analyze specific scenes and character motivations throughout the
play. Which instructional approach aligns best with Ausubel's Subsumption Theory in this scenario?
a. Introducing detailed analyses of key scenes and character motivations before discussing the
overall context of the play.
b. Presenting the overall context of Romeo and Juliet first, and then progressively analyzing
specific scenes while connecting them to the central themes of love and conflict.
c. Using a series of quizzes on specific scenes from the play without connecting them to the
broader themes.
d. Providing a list of vocabulary words from the play for students to memorize before discussing
any concepts.
50. A high school English teacher is planning a unit on creative writing. Understanding that her
students have diverse learning styles and strengths, she decides to incorporate various activities
to engage different types of intelligences. She plans to start the unit by discussing the elements of
storytelling and encouraging students to brainstorm ideas collaboratively. After establishing the
foundational concepts, she will assign different writing projects based on each student's strengths.
Which instructional approach aligns best with Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences in this
scenario?
a. Teaching the elements of storytelling in a traditional lecture format and then assigning the
same writing project to all students.
b. Discussing the elements of storytelling collaboratively and then allowing students to choose
writing projects that align with their individual intelligences, such as writing a poem, creating a
short story, or producing a script.
c. Focusing solely on analytical writing skills and requiring all students to write essays without
considering their strengths.
d. Providing a list of writing prompts and expecting all students to complete the same project
without any discussion.
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