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Teacher Education Department

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
EDUC 55 - The Teaching Profession
Second Semester, 2023-2024

Name: _______________________________ Date: _______________

Program, Year & Section: ________________ Score: ______________

Directions: Choose and write the letter of the best answer that corresponds to each item below. Use the answer sheet.
STRICTLY NO ERASURES!

1. Which is/are TRUE of a professional?

a. Completed college/university degree
b. Required of NC IV from TESDA
c. Demonstrates solely ethical competence
d. Abides by his personal Code of Ethics
2. Which statement is TRUE of society’s demand from the professional teacher?
a. The professional teacher is concerned only with classroom teaching.
b. Effective teaching is the primary duty of the professional teacher
c. The professional teacher is not expected to lead in community affairs in order not to jeopardize her teaching
d. Because the professional teacher is expected to be highly enlightened, they expected to campaign for the
good candidate during election time.
3. The Filipino teacher is a professional. What is/are expected of her/him?
I. Technically competent III. Has superior IQ
II. Highly ethical and moral IV. Popular among learners

a. I, II, and III c. I, II and IV

b. I and II d. I and IV
4. As a community leader, which one may a teacher NOT do?
a. Solicit information from philanthropists in the community
b. Plays an active part in the activities of the community
c. Supports effort of the community to improve their status in life
d. Makes herself aloof to ensure that her decisions will not be influenced by community politics
5. Why is teaching a profession?
a. Teaching is an occupation that claims exclusive technical competence, service, ideals and ethics of
conduct.
b. Teaching is an occupation that is compensated monthly.
c. Teaching is an occupation that has certain positions to fill in.
d. Teaching is an occupation that is viewed as a calling
6. There are always different challenges and issues that need to be addressed in teaching. Which of the following
issues cannot be considered a challenge in a teacher’s task?
a. children with special needs c. multi-grade classes
b. multicultural classrooms d. children of middle-class parents
7. The use of ICT in teaching and learning has brought many positive developments in the way teachers teach and
how students learn. Which is not true about ICT in instruction?
a. exposure to ICT starts in the preschool level
b. ICT rendered students in isolation
c. ICT has significantly transformed the delivery of education
d. teachers integrate ICT in their daily teaching
8. Multicultural education is an interesting and important topic for teachers. It is for every learner in school. It is there -
fore imperative for a teacher NOT to:
a. use pedagogical approaches that are culturally relevant and responsive
b. develop instructional materials and curriculum models that are culturally inclusive
c. employ several instructional strategies to address cultural diversity
d. maintain the teachers’ traditional culture
9. Which is an offshoot of the fourth pillar of "learning to live together"?
a. Schools teach respect for diversity.
b. Schools show concern what happens to children after they leave school.
c. Schools celebrate Science and Technology Week
d. Schools teach care for the environment.
10. "Learning to be" as another pillar of learning is applied when schools ________.
I. Facilitate the students' personality development
II. Empower people to learn more about themselves
III. Encourage students to become immersed in their culture
a. I, II and III c. I and II
b. II and III d. I and III
11. This pillar of education is anchored within the context of lifelong learning and technical and vocational
education and training, in preparation for life and the world of work.
a. learning to do c. learning to live together
b. learning to know d. learning to be
12. The key to understand the teaching profession is to know the personal and professional lives of
teachers. There is a need to:
I. understand that teachers are products of the family where they belong
II. recognize that teachers are also shaped by the society where they live
III. recognize the fact that school they attended are contributory to their personal and professional
development
IV. understand their needs, rights and roles
a. II and III b. I and II c. I, II, III and IV d. I and III
13. Teachers have needs to be fulfilled every day. Which of the needs below cannot be regarded a need for them?
I. a. teachers have economic needs c. teachers have social needs
II. b. teachers need role clarity d. teachers need donations and solicitations
14. he following statements relate to teaching as a profession. Which does not?
a. Teaching is always regarded as a vocation by many people
b. The government recognizes teaching as profession giving the highest regard to teachers as
professionals.
c. Teaching is a profession or job to earn money.
d. Teaching is a profession for individuals who are willing to dedicate their lives and services
in the development of future generations
15. There are few teachers who are not behaving professionally. Which may be considered the most frustrating fact
about professional teachers?
a. a few teachers trying to buy their tenure and promotions
b. a teacher receiving money to give honors and other awards to undeserving students
c. teachers having very low content knowledge in the subjects they are teaching
d. teachers facing legal cases for sexual harassment and other forms of abuses
16. Teaching is a vocation. What does this mean?
I. Teaching is a calling to serve.
II. Everyone is called to teach.
III. The response to the call to teach is a must.
IV. Vocation refers to a call to do something like to teach.
a. II and III b. I, III and IV c. I and II d. I and III
17. If teaching is considered as your mission, which applies/apply?
I. You will be faithful to teaching no matter what.
II. You will teach for recognition of efforts.
III. You will be faithful to your mission, and you want to succeed.
IV. You will be faithful to your superiors
a. a. I, II, and III c. I and II
b. II and III d. I and III
18. Teacher Shalom is an inspiration to almost all her students. Her efficiency and effectiveness in the profession is
truly outstanding. Which of the following describes this attitude of the students toward her?
a. Progressivism b. Naturalism c. Idealism d. Perennialism
19. Teacher Menchie asks one of her students “What do you want to become when you grow up?” This question is an
indication of what kind of philosophy?
a. Progressivism b. Naturalism c. Existentialism d. Idealism
20. “Education is a continuous process of experiencing and of visiting or reorganizing experiences” according to a
Progressivist. What does it mean?
a. Education begins and ends in school
b. Education takes place anytime and anywhere
c. Education happens formally or informally
d. Education goes on throughout life
21. Teacher Alvin views his students as a unique, free choosing and responsible individuals. He encourages them do
develop their own individualities. What philosophy does Teacher Alvin adhere to?
a. Humanism b. Existentialism c. Social Constructionism d. Essentialism
22. Which of the following is a characteristic of a Pragmatist Teacher?
a. Equipping the learners with the basic abilities and skills
b. Providing the learners with the opportunities to apply theories and principles
c. Requiring the learners the full mastery of the lessons
d. Encourage the learners to memorize factual knowledge
23. Which of the following statements expresses the concept of Pragmatism?
a. The physical world as it appears to our sense is the real world.
b. The only test of truth is what works best and what ideas can be used to solved problems
c. Emphasis in the natural sciences as dependable source of scientific knowledge.
d. Believes in the reality of spirit, mind, the souls and ideas.
24. Which of the following is not characteristic of existentialism?
a. Importance of subjectivity
b. Emphasis on immediate data and experience
c. Interest in the individual person and his dignity
d. Being different for the sake of being different
25. Principal Carl shares this though with the teachers: Subject matter should help students understand and appreci-
ate themselves as unique individual who accept complete responsibility for their thoughts, feeling, and action. For
which philosophy is this thought based?
a. Essentialism b. Perennialism c. Progressivism d. Existentialism
26. Roberto a student claims “I cannot see perfection but I long for it. So, it must be real” under which group can he
classifies
a. Realist b. Empiricist c. Pragmatist d. Idealist
27. Which of the following is NOT a basic principle of essentialism?
a. Learning involves short work
b. Education should be life itself
c. The school should not abandon the traditional method
d. The heart of the educational process is the absorption of the prescribed subject matter.
28. The educational theory that believes that human being is the creator of his own essence.
a. Essentialism b. Perennialism c. Existentialism d. Social Constructionism
29. If a teacher is a progressivist, the organization of curriculum content is determined by
a. The school c. The student
b. The teacher d. Jointly with the student
30. Mr. Corpuz demonstrated the technique on how to group students according to their needs and interest and how
to use self-paced instructional materials. This activity is a manifestation of what philosophy?
a. Pragmatism b. Progressivism c. Essentialism d. Reconstructionism
31. Mrs. Josephine, a Christian Living teacher, puts so much significance on values development and discipline. What
could be her educational philosophy?
a. Realism b. Pragmatism c. Idealism d. Progressivism
32. Which type of education is geared to the promotion of democratic ideals and way of life and the belief that all hu -
man persons endowed with freedom by God and society adheres to the belief of:
a. Pragmatism b. Progressivism c. Essentialism d. Existentialism
33. The Philippine Elementary School Curriculum gives greater emphasis on the development of basic skills like read-
ing, writing, and arithmetic. What is the philosophical basis for this?
a. Pragmatism b. Essentialism c. Perennialism d. Existentialism
34. Teacher K views her pupils as unique, free choosing, and responsible individuals. She plans activities where the
pupil can develop his unique personality. What theory underlies this nature of the pupil?
a. Realism b. Existentialism c. Essentialism d. Progressivism
35. Thea listened to the advice given by her sister to end the relationship that she has with Gilbert. However, her sis-
ter learned that the advice she has given was not followed and Thea decided to continue the relationship. This ac-
tion of Thea is a manifestation of what kind of philosophy?
a. Essentialism b. Perennialism c. Existentialism c. Humanism
36. A curriculum should only include those that have survived the test of time and combine the symbols of literature,
history, and mathematics. Thus, curriculum like this contains values that are constant and universal. What philoso-
phy describes this kind of curriculum?
a. Idealism b. Humanism c. Perennialism d. Essentialism
37. The curriculum is viewed as a means of developing desirable habits. It is recommended that the way /means to
form these habits is through the mastery of organized subject matter. Which philosophy is behind this educational
view?
a. Naturalism b. Realism c. Idealism d. Pragmatism
38. A theory of philosophy that defines views about the learner, the teacher and the school.
a. Curriculum c. philosophy of education
b. Philosophical analysis d. pedagogy
39. Which of the following is the characteristic of an idealist teacher?
a. Education is in accordance with human development and growth
b. Methods used in teaching include lecture, discussion and the Socratic method
c. Character development is through training in the rules of conduct
d. Subject matter is a personal choice
40. “The subject matter should help students understand and appreciate themselves as unique individuals who accept
complete responsibility for their thoughts, feelings, and actions.” From which philosophy is this thought based?
a. Perennialism c. Existentialism
b. Essentialism d. Progressivism
41. Which of the following best describes the philosophy of essentialism?
a. Essence precedes essence
b. Focuses on the “basics”
c. Involves student to work in groups
d. Both A and B

1.Teacher K views her pupils

as unique, free choosing,
and responsible individuals.
She plans
2.activities where the pupil
can develop his unique per-
 sonality. What theory un-
derlies this nature
3.of the pupil?
4.A. Realism C. Existential-
ism
5.B. Essentialism D. Progres-
sivism34
42. Teacher Jan Trisse rates the artwork of her students not just on the merit of its appeal to the senses but also con-
siders its uniqueness and the responsibility that every student has given in accomplishing the task. This practice
shows how Teacher Jan Trisse upholds this kind of philosophy
a. Realism c. Idealism
b. Reconstructivism d. Existentialism
43. What is the existentialist’s point of view relative to the aim of education?
a. to develop cognitive and power
b. to re-engineer society
c. to acquire productive skill
d. to know themselves and their place in society
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Prepared by: Reviewed and Checked by:

ZARINA A. FELEO LIZA C. COSTA, PhD.

Instructor Chairperson, TED