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Post Test
Principles of Teaching

1. Which one of the following is a result of compressing a file?

A. The file is deleted
B. The file size is smaller
C. The three character extension is hidden
D. All the properties are lost
2. Which one of the following is an appropriate routine to shut down a non-responding application?
A. Close all open documents and press the power button until the computer automatically
switches off.
B. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete, select the application in the Task Manager window and click End
Task.
C. Pull out the power cable from the back of the computer.
D. Click Shut Down on the Start menu and choose Shut down from the Shut Down Windows
drop-down list.
3. Which one of the following shows file size from the smallest to the largest?
A. Gigabyte, Megabyte, Kilobyte, Byte C. Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte
B. Megabyte, Gigabyte, Kilobyte, Byte D. Kilobyte, Megabyte, Byte, Gigabyte
4. Which statement/s on ICT is/are TRUE?
I. The use of ICT has negative effects.
II. The use if ICT has a lot of benefits.
III. The use of ICT is effective only in industrialized countries.
A. I and II B. II only C. III only D. I and III
5. Which of the following statements about computer viruses are TRUE?
A. Text files are the only files to be corrupted by viruses.
B. Files are always permanently damaged by viruses.
C. Files can be damaged by computer viruses.
D. Compressed files can never be damaged by viruses.
6. “Environment and ICT: Enemies or Friends?” is a title of an article published in a journal. What
does the title suggest?
A.The positive environmental impact of ICT outweighs its potentially negative impact.
B. The positive impact of ICT on the environment is high.
C. ICT can play both positive and negative roles in environmental sustainability.
D. Either we go for ICT and ruin our environment or sustain our environment and do away with
ICT.
7. Someone wrote: “Environment relates to the profound relationship between matter, nature, and
society, and in such context ICTs bring new ways of living in a more interconnected society, all
of which reduces our dependency on matter and affects our relationships with nature”. What
do these sentences convey?
A. Environment and ICT are poles apart. C. Environment affects ICT.
B. ICT impacts on environment. D. ICT brings us away from an
interconnected society.
8. To reduce electronic waste, implement a recycling system. Which belong to an e-waste recycling
system?
I. Repair
II. Reuse
III. Upgrading of existing equipment
A. I, II and III B. I only C. I and II D. II only
9. In line with Green Use of ICT and Disposal, which should be done when a device breaks down?
I. Refurbish them
II. Break it apart I order to use the components and parts
III. Use parts a spare
A. I only B. II only C. I, II and III D. I and II
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10. What does digital divide refer to?
I. The gap between people with effective access to digital and information technology and
those with very limited or no access at all
II. The imbalance both in physical access to technology and the resources and skills needed to
for effective participation.
III. The gap in the ages of ICT users
A. I and II B. II only C. III only D. I only
11. If you use the cognitive approach, which processes will dominate your lesson development?
I. Synthesizing
II. Reasoning
III. Comprehension
IV. Lecturing
A. I, II, III B. II only C. I, III D. IV only
12. Will you be more student-centered or teacher-centered if you use the cognitive approach?
A.Student-centered C. Depends on the ability of your students
B. Teacher-centered D. Depends on the nature of the subject matter
13. Which one appropriately describes your lesson if you use the cognitive approach?
A. Promotes “find out for yourself” approach
B. Lecture-dominated
C. Rote learning dominated
D. Highly directed teaching
14. If your approach to your lesson is behaviorist, what features will dominate your lesson?
I. Drill
II. Reasoning
III. Lecturing
IV. Cooperative Learning
A. I, III, IV B. I, II, III, IV C. II only D. I only
15. Which is TRUE of the integrative approach to lesson planning?
I. Multidisciplinary
II. Teacher-centered
III. Highly structured lessons
A. II and III B. II only C. I only D. III only
16. If you decide to develop a lesson the constructivist’s way, what kind of learning environment must
you create for you to succeed?
A. Open and flexible C. Authoritarian
B. Structured D. Laissez faire
17. If you are a constructivist, what assumptions about learning and learner govern your thinking?
A. For learners to learn, knowledge should be transmitted directly from teachers to learners.
B. Learners are capable of constructing meaning of what is taught to them.
C. Learners are empty receptacles waiting to be filled.
D. Teachers are the only source of knowledge.
18. You want your students to develop the ability to look at a problem from various perspectives.
Which approach will be more fit?
A. Affective approach C. Modular approach
B. Behaviorist Approach D. Integrative approach
19. If you apply differentiated instruction as an approach to teaching, which one/s will you do?
I. Allow students to select their own groups based on common interests.
II. Allow students to work independently at least occasionally according to their preferences.
III. Come up with heterogeneous groups when working with open-ended problem-solving
tasks.
A. I, II, III B. I, III C. II, III D. I
20. You practice inclusive education. Which one applies to you?
I. You accept every student as full and valued members of the class and school community
II. Your special attention is on learners with specific learning or social needs.
III. You address the needs of the class as a whole within the context of the learners with
specific learning or social needs.
A. I only B. II only C. I and II D. I and III
21. You choose cooperative learning as a teaching approach. What thought do you impress on your
students?
A. Students’ success depends on the success of the group.
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C. The accountability for learning is on the group not on the individual.
D. The interaction is a must, but not necessarily face-to-face interaction.
22. Your approach to teaching is influenced by Howard Gardner’s MI Theory. What are you
challenged to do?
I. To come up with 9 different ways of approaching a lesson to cater to the 9 multiple
intelligences at one time.
II. To develop all students’ skills in all nine intelligences in one lesson.
III. To provide varied activities that acknowledges multiple intelligence of children.
A. I only B. III only C. II only D. I and II
23. You consider learning styles in your lesson development. What do you AVOID?
I. Trace the root causes of varied learning styles.
II. Allow children to use preferred learning style.
III. Prescribe a uniform way of accomplishing a task.
A. I and III B. II only C. I and II D. III only
24. If you apply the integrated curriculum approach. Which one is out?
A. Relating topic to life experiences C. Problem solving
B. Rote learning D. Lifelong learning
25. If curriculum is designed following the traditional approach, which feature(s) apply(ies)?
I. The aims of the curriculum are set by professional and experts.
II. Interested groups (teachers, students, communities) are assumed to agree with the aims of
the curriculum.
III. Consensus building is necessary.
A. I, II, III B. I, II C. I, III D. III only
26. The list of LET competencies upon which your licensure examination is based is a product of five
consultative workshops with the academe in the entire country. What approach to LET
competency development was used?
A. Interactive C. Rational
B. Objectivist D. Collaborative
27. School curricula reflect worldwide economic issues, political integration and industrialization.
What do these point to in curriculum development?
A. The trends toward globalization and localization.
B.The trend toward participatory curriculum development.
C. The shift in the paradigm of curriculum development from a process-oriented to a product-
oriented one.
D. The trend towards the classical approach to curriculum development.
28. Integrating the concept of sustainable development into the curricula demands which approach to
curriculum development?
I. Multidisciplinary approach
II. Holistic
III. Systematic
IV. Participatory
A. I, II, III, IV B. I, II, IV C. I, II, III D. II, III, IV
29. Which are the 2 most important and relevant underpinnings that teachers need in designing and
implementing learning experiences that cater to individual differences?
I. Barriers to learning
II. Inclusive education
III. Student management theories
IV. Support services and resources
A. I and III B. II and III C. III and IV D. I and IV
30. Which of this/these statements best describe/s the team approach in differentiating instruction for
students?
I. Teachers, other professionals and parents share information and skills to make student’s
education as effective and consistent as possible.
II. Peer support is given to develop skills in providing quality instruction in the basic learning
areas.
III. Child to child support is demonstrated in peer teaching and buddy system.
A. I and III B. I, II and II C. I only D. II only
31. Which priority factors should be considered in organizing the learning competencies?
I. Learner
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III. School Facilitator
IV. Manner of Organization
V. Social and Individual Needs
A. I, II and III B. I, II and V C. II, III and IV D. I, III, V
32. The subject-matter integration and organization of the curriculum involves ___________.
I. life-centered approach
II. core approach
III. fused approach
A. I only B. I and II C. II and III D. I, II and III
33. The pre-school curriculum focuses on children’s physical and mental growth, development of
good habits and attitudes via informal activities. Which of the following are emphasized in the
first eight weeks?
I. Aesthetic ideas
II. Religious instruction
III. Social relationship
IV. Physical training
A. I, II and III B. I, III and IV C. III only D. I only
34. Which of the following are the attitudes and skills of teachers who help ALL types of learners?
I. Establishing clarity about curricular essentials
II. Accepting responsibility for learner success
III. Accessing a repertoire of information
IV. Developing flexible classroom routines
A. I, II, III, IV B. I and II C. I, II, III D. III and IV
35. Which type of curriculum recognizes the necessity for learners to see the big picture rather than
piecemeal learning?
A. Core curriculum C. Differentiated curriculum
B. Integrated curriculum D. Multidisciplinary curriculum
36. With which does an instructional plan begin?
A. Topic C. Subject Matter
B. Objectives D. Materials
37. Lesson objectives must go beyond recall. Which is concerned with recall?
A. To identify the provincial capitals of the following provinces
B. To interpret the table on the population density of the continents
C. To draw conclusions based on observations
D. To distinguish fact from opinion
38. With Bloom’s cognitive taxonomy in mind, which objective is in the highest level?
A. To rate a project along relevance, originality, and craftsmanship
B. To state a generalization from data given
C. To write a paragraph that observes unity, coherence, and variety
D. To state the assumption that underlies the given statements
39. Which objective in the affective domain in in the highest level?
A. To resist alcoholism
B. To approve rules agreed upon
C. To listen to the narration of identified models
D. To relinquish membership in a gang
40. Which objective in the affective domain is in the lowest level?
A. To respond positively to a comment
B. To formulate criteria for honesty
C. To support viewpoints against abortion
D. To accumulate examples of authenticity
41. Which objective in the psychomotor domain is in the highest level?
A. To play the piano skillfully
B. To endure fatigue in the entire duration of a game
C. To discriminate shapes by touching
D. To move hands and legs in a coordinated fashion
42. Which objective in the psychomotor domain is in the lowest level?
A. To relax the abdominal muscle C. To dance waltz gracefully
B. To increase speed as required D. To move in space while
remaining in one place
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43. In lesson planning, is it advisable to have a mental picture on how you are going to evaluate your
students’ learning as you write your lesson objectives?
A. Yes, because this will ensure valid evaluation tools since the lesson objectives are the basis
for evaluation.
B. Yes, because objectives and evaluation are the first and last parts of a lesson plan.
C. No, because evaluation is quite different from objectives,
D. No, because lesson objective formulation gets detailed.
44. Why is there a need to write a lesson plan?
A. To comply with the requirements set by the school
B. To guide the teacher in the learning activities
C. To get a good rating in the performance of appraisal
D. To be able to show something during classroom observations
45. In preparing instructional materials, what is the primary factor to be considered?
A. The objectives of the lesson C. The methods and techniques
B. The diversity of the learners D. The technology available in the
classroom
46. Why is curriculum considered dynamic?
A. It never ends; it has no beginning and no end. C. It jibes with the mandates of
DepEd.
B. It changes just like those that occur in society. D. It goes through a cycle.
47. Which of the following views of the curriculum does not belong?
A. A body of subjects prepared by a teacher
B. All learning experiences organized by the school that the learners undergo
C. List of courses required of students
D. Student course requirements
48. What is the primary fundamental question in examining a curriculum?
A. What educational experiences can be provided that are likely to attain these purposes?
B. What educational purposes should the school seek to attain?
C. How can these educational experiences be effectively organized?
D. How can we determine whether these purposes are attained or not?
49. Which is NOT a part of the grassroots approach of Hilda Taba?
A. Selection of learning content C. Selection of technology
B. Selection of learning experiences D. Selection of learning environment
50. On which educational philosophy is the thought that the teacher is the sole authority in her field of
specialization anchored?
A. Reconstructionism C. Essentialism
B. Perennialism D. Progressivism
51. Present trends and current issues of national and international interest are discussed in the
curriculum. Which educational philosophy advocates this?
A. Recontructionism C. Progressivism
B. Essentialism D. Perennialism
52. If the subjects are interdisciplinary, integrative and interactive, this curriculum is based on which
educational philosophy?
A. Progressivism C. Essentialism
B. Reconstructionism D. Perennialism
53. When the curriculum aims to develop the whole child, the curriculum is considered __________.
A. subject-centered C. project-centered
B. child-centered D. nature-centered
54. Teachers use a lot of problem and thinking skills in teaching and learning. These are exemplified
though the following practices: reflective thinking, intuitive thinking and discovery learning.
What is the basis of these practices?
A. Cognitive Psychology C. Hidden curriculum
B. Behaviorist Psychology D. Social Psychology
55. What kind of curriculum is achieved when the learning outcomes are achieved by the students?
A. Assessed curriculum C. Hidden curriculum
B. Learned curriculum D. Taught curriculum
56. What criterion is NOT included in the selection of subject matter content?
A. Self-sufficiency C. Validity
B. Creativity D. feasibility

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57. The subject matter or content to be learned must be within the time allowed, resources available,
expertise of the teacher an nature of learners. What criterion is addressed?
A. validity B. balanced C. interest D. continued
59. Which holds TRUE when each level of subject matter is smoothly connected to the next level and
glaring gaps, wasteful overlaps in subject matter are avoided?
A. The curriculum must be sequenced. C. The curriculum must be continued.
B. The curriculum must be articulated. D. The curriculum must be integrated.
60. Which of the following represents a miniscule curriculum?
A. Textbook that learners use. C. Reference materials that supplement
the text.
B. Lesson Plan that teachers prepare. D. Lecture notes of the teacher
61. Parents usually complain that the school where their children go, changes their textbooks. If you
are the teacher, how would explain to the parents, the practice they are complaining about?
A. Textbooks are already old and with pages torn of destroyed.
B. Textbooks cover are dirty and faded and do not look presentable
C. There are new authors of textbooks who are popular.
D. There are new developments in curriculum content included in new books.
62. Which pair of the components of a lesson plan does NOT parallel curriculum components?
A. Behavioral Objectives and Evaluation C. Teaching Methods and Instruction
B. Subject matter and Content D. Assessment and Evaluation
63. Which of the following school activities is closely related and has greater impact to curriculum
development?
A. Principal’s performance evaluation of the teachers. C. Review of the textbooks and
reference materials
B. Monthly meeting with the barangay officials D. School visit of visitors from
other places
64. A Physical Education teacher wrote this objective in her lesson plan “ to execute the four
fundamental dance steps.” When observed by the school principal, she was showing her class
how to execute the basic dance steps correctly. Why did the teacher use a demonstration
method to implement her objective?
A. It is chance to show teacher’s expertise. C. No student knows how execute
the steps.
B. It is easier to imitate a teacher who shows the steps. D. Class time is limited to ask
student to execute.
65. Which step of a daily lesson provides opportunities for the students to independently learn
beyond what is taught in the classroom where other stakeholders of curriculum implementation
are involved?
A. Formulation of lesson objectives C. Motivating the learners
B. Doing home work D. Evaluating the lesson
66. In curriculum development, which teaching technique is used when with four to six speakers led
by a chairperson together discuss an important topic before an audience.
A. Panel discussion B. Brainstorming C. Forum D. Buzz
Session
67. Showing films or picture at the beginning of a lesson is part of _________________.
A. initiatory activity C. Sequence
B. development activity D. culminating activity
68. In developing a curriculum, all EXCEPT ONE element should be considered.
Which one does NOT relate to curriculum development.
A. Balance B. Continuity C. Sequence D. Modernity
69. Which of the following is NOT a curriculum model?
A. Stuffbeam’s Model B. Tyler’s Model C. Taba’s Model
D. Saylor’s Model
70. Which statement applies correctly to Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience?
A. The closer you are to the base, the more direct the learning experience becomes.
B. The father you are to the base, the more indirect the learning experience becomes.
C. The closer you are to the base, the more indirect the learning experience becomes.
D. The father you are from the base, the more direct the learning experience becomes.
71. Which is a classroom application of this principle: “Students learn more effectively when they
elaborate on new information.” Ask your students to __________.
A. write the principle five times
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C. identify an application of the principle
D. print the principle in big letters then put it in a place where you can read it time and again.
72. Which is a classroom application of Vgotsky’s idea of scaffolding?
A. Give the learner the necessary assistance until she can be on her own.
B. From the start leave the learner to herself because she has the power self-learning.
C. Don’t spoil the learner by doing what she ought to do.
D. Give the learner a task that challenges her ability.
73. Which is a classroom application of the theory on operant conditioning?
A. Make students learn by operating manipulatives.
B. Create a classroom atmosphere that elicits relaxation.
C. Help students see the connectedness of facts, concepts and principles.D. Reinforce a good
behavior to increase the likelihood that the learner repeat the response.
74. Technology integration is using “learning technologies to introduce, reinforce, supplement and
extend skills.” Which practice violates this statement?
A. Education TV is substitute for the teacher.
B. The globe is used to teach Planet Earth.
C. The drill cards in table of multiplication are used for lesson mastery
D. Teacher writes notes on the chalkboard.
75. Referring to alternative learning systems, which one does NOT belong?
A. Distance education C. Computer-mediated communication
B. Formal classroom instruction D. Flexible delivery
76. It is best for a teacher to use educational technology in a constructivist way.
Which illustrate/s the constructivist’s way?
I. Student writes a reaction paper to an article read in the Internet.
II. Teacher uses TV to teach the stages in mitosis.
III. Student does group project powerpoint presentation to the class.
A. I and II B. II and III C. I, II and III D. I and II
77. Overusing the chalkboard as though it is the only education technology available violates which
principle in the use of technology?
A. Variety B. Flexibility C. Uniformity D. Isolated use
78. Edgar Dale’s advice is: “Avoid teaching directly at the symbolic level of thought without adequate
foundation of the concrete.”
Which practice/s is /are contrary to Edgar Dale’s advice?
I. Defining Standard Deviation at the start of the lesson
II. Cutting a piece of cake into 2 parts to teach the concept of ½
III. Demonstrating the proper way to focus a microscope
A. I only B. III only C. II only D. II and III
79. The highest level of the revised Bloom’s Taxonomy.
A. Evaluating B. Create C. Synthesis D. Evaluate
80. “There is nothing in the mind which was not first in some way in the senses”. If you accept this
dictum, as a teacher what will you do?
I. Make use of multisensory aids to teaching
II. Go straight to symbolic teaching
III. Deliver a well prepared lecture without notes.
A. I and III B. I only C. II only D. I and II
81. Which is the primary basis for the selection and use of any instructional material?
A. Instructional objective C. Availability of instructional material
B. Novelty of instructional material D. Developmental stage of learners
82. Which appeal/s to the most number of senses?
A. Pictures and video on forest animals C. Video film on forest animals
B. Slides on forest animals D. Field trip to the zoo
83. Which instructional material/s is/are most fit in contextualized learning?
A. TV B. Slides C. Field trip D. Pictures
84. Based on the contributions of the five senses to learning, which instructional material will be most
effective?
A. Multisensory aid B. Audio Aid C. Visual aid D. Audio-
visual aid
85. You want to teach democracy in school government by patterning procedures of the local and
national elections. Which technique will you use?
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86. Where do you make the correction of your notes while using the overhead projector?
A. On the slide C. On the projection wall
B. On the screen D. On the overhead projection
87. Which should you see if you want to teach the human digestive system in such a way that the
pupils can manipulative the organs?
A. Model of the digestive system C. Drawing of an artist
B. Realia from medical schools D. Picture form medical references
88. When you see the overhead projector for topic presentation, point to the _____________.
A. OHP slide B. Projection wall C. OHP screen D. OHP light
89. To improve listening and speech skills, which will be most appropriate?
A. Audio recording B. Radio program C. Mock up D. Recording
90. Which of the following materials does NOT belong to the group?
A. LCD Projector B. Laptop C. Opaque Projector D. Realia
91. Which of these instructional materials will be most effective to the tactile learners?
A. Powerpoint Presentation C. Real Objects
B. Acetate / Transparencies D. Film Strips
92. To cater to the needs of the diverse types of learners, what materials must be prepared?
A. Multipurpose C. Durable materials
B. Colorful materials D. Big and bold materials
93. Why do teachers use varied materials inn class?
A. To promote higher order thinking skills C. To sustain the interest of the
learners
B. To raise pupil’s awareness D. To keep the students busy all
the time
94. Students learn best when they discover things by themselves. What materials will be most
effective in conducting experiments?
A. Posters and charts B. Film and slides C. Models and real objects D. Manuals
and illustrations
95. Learning materials to be prepared of the lower grades must be _____________.
I. highly manipulative
II. non-toxic and colorful
III. durable and safe
A. I and III B. I and II C. II and III D. I, II and III
96. In preparing storyboards for powerpoint presentations, which must be strictly observed?
A. There should be varied animations. C. The rule of 6 x 6 must be applied on
the slides
B. There must be different colors to attract the learners. D. There must be an illustration per
slide.
97. To make the materials highly engaging, what must teachers do?
A. Make the materials interactive C. Create materials which hare less costly
B. Prepare materials which are easy to make. D. Design materials similar to commercial
ones.
98. In the preschool class, which materials will greatly help in developing manual dexterity?
A. Big books C. Building blocks / models
B. Colorful illustrations / drawings D. Flash
99. Three is a scarcity of materials in remote barrios. As a creative and innovative teacher, what must
you do?
A. Just use the lecture method. B. Prepare improvised materials.
C. Buy commercially-made materials D. Borrow materials from your co-teacher
100. What can the teachers in one school do to maximize their community resources to ensure that
effective instruction is employed at all times?
A. Have a learning resource center of materials prepared by teachers
B. Request the school to purchase materials
C. Require students to bring materials for their teacher.
D. Let a company / agency sponsor the building of resource center.