Professional Education

Curriculum Development


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1) Individuals differ from each other in their interest, abilities, needs and their learning style at any given point in time. Which type of instructional program may best enhance the academic achievement of students?

a) remedial instructions

b) adaptive instructions

c) traditional instructions

d) computer-assisted instructions


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is b] adaptive instructions because these are tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, enhancing academic achievement. Remedial and computer-assisted instructions are beneficial but may not address all individual differences as effectively as adaptive instructions. Traditional instructions are often less flexible.

2) Mr. Lilang wants to develop creative thinking in his students even before he asks his students to silently read the short story for the day's reading lesson. Which of the following activities should he provide the students so he could achieve his aim?

a) Unlocking of vocabulary words by finding their meaning in the dictionary

b) Asking the students to write story impressions out of the posted pictures of scenes taken from the s

c) Pronouncing five unfamiliar vocabulary words that will be encountered in the story

d) Asking the students to list down certain experiences they had, which may be related to the main char


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Asking students to write story impressions based on posted pictures of scenes from the story stimulates creative thinking and imagination. Unlocking vocabulary, pronouncing words, and listing related experiences are more analytical or preparatory activities.

3) What is the reason why learning activities should be carefully planned?

a) The accomplishment of the objectives depends on it.

b) The learner’s skill and attitudes are developed.

c) They are centered In the children’s energies.

d) The teacher’s ability to plan is tested.


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is "the learner’s skill and attitudes are developed" as well-planned activities directly contribute to developing students' skills and attitudes. Accomplishing objectives, focusing on children's energies, and testing planning abilities are secondary benefits.



5) The design of the 2002 Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) is based on the principles that the main sources for contemporary basic education are the expert systems of knowledge and the learner's experience in their context. This shows that the BEC is _____ in orientation.
I. constructivist:
II. Behaviorist:
III. essentialist

a) I and III

b) III only

c) I only

d) I, II, and III


ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The 2002 BEC is constructivist and essentialist, integrating expert knowledge with learner experiences. Behaviorism is less emphasized in this curriculum design.




8) The key to continuing community support for an instructional program is to:

a) Develop a program responsive to the changing needs of the community.

b) Allow community participation in the evaluation of teacher’s performance.

c) Maintain an instructional program that stresses a traditional academic education.

d) Rely on the media to improve the image of the school.


ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The correct answer is a] Develop a program responsive to the changing needs of the community because it ensures relevance and adaptability, fostering long-term support. Community participation in evaluations, traditional programs, and media reliance are less directly impactful on ongoing support.

9) It is accepted practice that in preparing a lesson for a day, the setting of objectives is followed by the selection of ________ to achieve the objectives.

a) activities and references

b) methods and procedures

c) group leaders and members

d) strategies and techniques


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: The correct answer is "strategies and techniques" as they are crucial in determining how the objectives will be met. Activities and references, methods and procedures, and group leaders and members support the strategies and techniques.


11) To produce globally competitive graduates, the Philippine education system gives major emphasis to:

a) Humanities, Social Studies and work education

b) English, science and Mathematics

c) Bilingual education and character education

d) Valued education, science and social studies


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is English, science, and mathematics, which are emphasized for producing globally competitive graduates. Humanities, social studies, work education, bilingual education, character education, and valued education also play roles but are not the primary focus.

12) Educational institutions’ effort of developing work skills inside the school are aimed at _____.

a) developing moral character

b) inculcating love of country

c) teaching the duties of citizenship

d) developing vocational efficiency


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: The correct answer is d] developing vocational efficiency. This aligns directly with the goal of equipping students with practical work skills. The other options focus on broader educational goals rather than specific vocational skills.




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