Professional Education

Social Dimension of Education

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1) The government prescribes a higher percentage on the administration of educational institutions to Filipino citizens in order to ________.

a) Ensure the teaching of Filipino.

b) Minimize the unemployment problem.

c) Protect the rights of the citizens.

d) Produce globally competitive graduates.

ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is c] Protect the rights of the citizens because having Filipino citizens in control of educational institutions helps safeguard national interests and rights. The other options do not directly address the role of citizenship in the administration of educational institutions.

2) A student passes a book report poorly written but ornately presented in a older to make up for the poor quality of the book report content. Which Filipino trait does this practice prove?

a) Art over science

b) Art over academic

c) Substance over "porma'

d) "porma' over substance

ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: The correct answer is d) "porma' over substance. This Filipino trait refers to the tendency to prioritize appearance or presentation over content or substance. In this scenario, the student has focused on making the report look good (ornate presentation) to compensate for its poor content, exemplifying the prioritization of form ("porma") over substance. This cultural trait can sometimes lead to a focus on superficial aspects at the expense of deeper, more meaningful content.

3) Which of the following pleasures is considered morally good?

a) Pleasure felt by winning in a chance number game

b) Pleasure felt in winning a talent contest by means of ballot

c) Pleasure felt by winning a sports game by default

d) Pleasure felt in offering one’s hard earned grades to one’s parents.

ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: The correct answer is pleasure felt in offering one’s hard-earned grades to one’s parents, as it reflects a moral and responsible achievement. The other options involve chance or situations lacking the same moral significance.


4) Other countries allot how many years of high school education?

a) 5 years

b) 7 years

c) 6 years (grade 7 to grade 12)

d) 8 years

ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is 6 years (grade 7 to grade 12), which aligns with the educational systems in many countries. The other options do not reflect the typical length of high school education internationally.

5) What characterizes genuine change? Change in _____.

a) Appearance

b) Form

c) Substance

d) Physical attribute

ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is c] Substance. Genuine change involves alterations in the core elements or substance of something rather than just superficial aspects like appearance or form. This ensures that the change is fundamental and impactful rather than merely cosmetic.

6) DepEd replaced DECS because of which legal basis?

a) RA 7796

b) RA 7722

c) RA 7836

d) RA 9155

ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: The correct answer is RA 9155, which reorganized the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports (DECS) into the Department of Education (DepEd). The other laws pertain to different aspects of the educational system.

7) Research findings showed that student's motivation may vary according to socio-economic background. Which observation can attest to this?

a) Females are more likely than males to earn higher grades.

b) Students from low-income families are among those likely to be at risk of failing and dropping from

c) Gifted students are more highly motivated.

d) More boys than girls become underachievers.

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is b] Students from low-income families are among those likely to be at risk of failing and dropping from school. Socio-economic background can significantly impact students' motivation and academic success, with lower-income students often facing more challenges. The other options do not specifically address the impact of socio-economic factors on motivation.


8) Social adjustment means the ability to behave in accordance with?

a) social expectations

b) stereotyped behavior

c) social unrest

d) universal norms

ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The correct answer is a] social expectations because social adjustment involves aligning behavior with societal norms and expectations rather than following stereotypes or responding to social unrest. Universal norms are broader and less specific than social expectations.

9) What was the degree of moral certitude when U.S. statement decided to drop the atomic bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to prevent mass deaths by a land invasion of Japan?

a) Doubtful

b) Certain

c) Perplexed

d) Probable

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: This question addresses the concept of moral certitude in historical decision-making. It requires understanding of ethical decision-making in complex, high-stakes situations. The correct answer suggests that the U.S. leadership felt a high degree of moral certitude in their decision, highlighting the complex nature of ethical choices in wartime scenarios.

10) Which of the following is a mandate of the 1987 Constitution that the state shall maintain to fight illiteracy?

a) Formal and non-formal education should be free and compulsory for all children and adults.

b) Free education in both elementary and high school and compulsory in elementary education for all chi

c) Education at all levels should be free and compulsory.

d) Free and compulsory education for both elementary and high school for all children of school age.

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is b] Free education in both elementary and high school and compulsory in elementary education for all children of school age because it aligns with the constitutional mandate. The other options either overextend or misrepresent the mandate.

11) With RA 9155, to which body were all the functions, programs, and activities of the Department of Education related to Sports competition transferred?

a) Technical Education Service Department Authority

b) Philippine Sports Commission

c) Commission on Higher Education

d) National Commission of Culture and the Arts

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: This question tests knowledge of educational policy and legislation in the Philippines, specifically about the transfer of sports-related functions from the Department of Education as mandated by Republic Act 9155. Understanding this transfer is important for educators to be aware of the current organizational structure and responsibilities in the education sector.

12) Which situation is considered as a form of civic engagement?

a) Patronizing Filipino products

b) Electoral participation

c) Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the constitution

d) Bribing a government official

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Civic engagement involves participating in activities that contribute to the public good, such as electoral participation. Other options like patronizing products or analyzing the constitution are more about economic choice or personal reflection, while bribing is illegal.

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