Social Dimensions in Education/Developments in Education

ANALYZING TEST ITEMS

1. Which of the following features represents the new paradigm shift in education?
A. Traditional pedagogies
B. Lifelong education for all*
C. Rigid subject matter boundaries
D. Knowledge as the only learning outcome
E. Rigid selection of students based on single and fixed criteria
*The correct answer is Option B because all the other options (A, C, D, and E) are traditional characteristics of
education .Option B: Lifelong education for All is one of the key features of 21st Century education.
2. What is the concern of Multi Cultural Education?
A. Anticipating the future and imagining possible and probable futures.
B. Gender equality and harnessing of the role of women in development.
C. Striving for quality of economic, social, and political development in all countries.
D. Promoting care for the environment and building a global culture of ecological responsibility.
E. The exploration of concepts of cultural diversity, similarities, and prejudices to promote cultural understanding.*
*The correct answer is Option E because it specifically describes the tenets of Multi-cultural Education. Option A is about global
education; Option B involves Gender Education; Option C is very broad; and Option D describes Environmental Education.
3. Which of the following statements is NOT true of Philippine education?
A. Most of Asia-Pacific countries have 12 years of basic education while the Philippines have 10.
B. Philippines has high dropout rates and they are mostly women and girls.
C. In tertiary level of education, there are more student enrollees in private schools than in state-run colleges and
universities.
D. The language policy of the Philippines is multilingual: English, Filipino and local dialects
E. The percentage of private school students transferring to public schools is higher than the annual growth rate in school
enrollment.
*The correct answer is Option B because Options A, C, D, and E are not supported by empirical data on Philippine education. The
drop-out rate in the Philippines are mostly men or boys who because of poverty engage in gainful employment. UNESCO priority
programs is literacy for women and girls in Muslim countries.
4. The 2008 education reform measures recommended by Pres. G.M. Arroyo's Presidential Task Force for Education (PTFE) are
found in the book:
A. Our Common Future in Philippine Education
B. Philippine Main Education Highway: Towards a Knowledge-Based Economy*
C. Learning: The Treasure Within
D. The Philippine Basic Education Reform Agenda in the Future
E. The Education of Young People and Adults in the Philippines
*The correct answer is Option B because Options A and D involves the state of Education in the future, Option C is a classical journal
that tackles Four Pillars of Education, while Option E involves the entire clientele of Education. Also, Option B shifts the education
system towards a strong economic status as a new trend today.
5. Which best describes the philosophy of the present Basic Education Curriculum?
A. The promotion of transformative education for national development.
B. The development of highly competitive and competent Filipinos for a globalized world.
C. The promotion of a just and humane society through its citizens who are makabayan and makatao.
D. Promotion of nationalists and dedicated Filipino citizens.
E. The development of an empowered learner who possesses life skills for lifelong learning.*
*The correct answer is Option E as stated in the document for the Basic Education Curriculum.
6. The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (R.A. 4670) defines the rights to be enjoyed by teachers in the public sector. In a
recent CSC ruling January 28, 2008 the then Chair Karina David declared the work load of actual classroom teaching should not
be more than:
A. 5 hours D. 8 hours
B. 6 hours E. 9 hours
C. 7 hours
7. The battle cry for Pres. G.M. Arroyo's moral renewal program is:
A. Bayan muna bago sarili
B. Honesty in public service
C. Zero tolerance for corruption
D. Responsible citizenship for good governance
E. Live simply and creatively
8. The following are national values actively promoted by government in flag ceremonies every Monday EXCEPT:
A. Makakalikasan D. Makabayan
B. Makadiyos E. Makapamilya
C. Makatao
9. The basic value that is central to human rights education is:
A. Sustainability of the planet D. Human solidarity
B. Human dignity E. Respect for diversity
C. Justice for all
10. In what social indicator is the Philippine in the Top 10 in the world's ranking?
A. Respect for human rights D. Environmental protection
B. Good governance E. Food security
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C. Gender equality
11. Republic Act 7877 signed into law February 14, 1995 declares unlawful:
A. Hazing in fraternities
B. Sexual harassment in the workplace
C. Tuition fee in basic education
D. Cutting of trees in highways
E. Political appointment of teachers
12. The UNESCO J. Delors Report identified four pillars of learning. Which pillar is given top priority especially due to the situation
in Mindanao and threats of terrorists' attack?
A. Learning to live together D. Learning to know
B. Learning to be E. Learning to have
C. Learning to do
13. Which is the major obstacle / hindrance in the empowerment of Filipino teachers?
A. Local officials interference on education values
B. Authoritarian and Hierarchical system of DepEd
C. Low government priority on education and fearless
D. Culture of silence of teachers
E. Community low regard to the teaching profession
14. The main provision of R.A. 9155 signed August 2, 2001 is:
A. Instituting a new framework of governance for basic education
B. Providing the abolition of ROTC and its replacement for NSTP
C. Providing for penalties for sexual harassment in the workplace
D. Establishing the PRC Board for Professional teachers
E. Making early childhood education a part of basic education
15. Who predicted the "clash of civilization" between the secular west and the religious Muslim?
A. Samuel Huntington D. Alvin Tomer
B. George Orwell E. Howard Gardner
C. Kinichi Ohme
16. Concientization as a pedagogy and an approach to teaching is perceived to be effective in promoting:
A. Political activism D. Critical awareness of issues
B. Lack of trust in political leaders E. Ecological awareness
C. Opposition to status quo
17. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of globalization?
A. Stretching of social, political and economic activities across political frontiers, regions and continents.
B. The growing magnitude of interconnectedness and flows of trade, investment and migration.
C. A speeding up of global interactions and processes through world-wide systems of transportation and
communication.
D. The deepening of impacts of global and world events on local conditions.
E. The expansion of economic protectionism and isolation of poor countries.
18. In what way can social class variations in child rearing practices affect higher achievement in school?
A. Middle class parents tend to encourage curiosity, initiative and independence while lower class families tend to promote
obedience and subordination.
B. Both middle and lower class families emphasize competition within the family, hence children become competitive and
higher achiever in school.
C. Middle class families tend emphasize discipline and obedience hence children tend to be more focused in school.
D. Poor families emphasize the importance of earning livelihood hence children tend to perform poorly in school.
E. Poor families tend to emphasize competition and creativity while middle class tend to promote passivity and
subservience.
19. How does the notion of cultural relativity and variability affect the teaching-learning processes in school?
A. The students varied cultural background will in no way affect the way they will learn the lessons in school.
B. The students can readily adjust to the way the teacher initiates learning in school because children are adaptable beings
now matter what culture they come from.
C. The child’s cultural background influences the children’s way of interpreting and viewing the world, hence teachers must
consider the children’s world view when teaching.
D. The teacher should be wary of differing cultural points of view and must make sure that students will see things the same
way.
E. The school should be able to integrate into the mainstream culture the students regardless of their different cultural
backgrounds.
20. A class is composed of students coming from several ethnic communities including Muslims and lumads. They seem to have
difficulty understanding each others’ behavior and points of view. What should the teacher do?
A. Introduce multiculturalism in the class and provide activities for practice.
B. Threaten the students that if there are students who do not behave and tolerant of their classmates, s/he will be dropped
from class.
C. Inform students that they will all be learning new ways of thinking and behaving in this class, so they might as well leave
their cultural idiosyncrasies at home.
D. Assign bright students to monitor and control behavior of poor students.
E. Ignore them, anyway it is not part of the course you are teaching.
21. History books used in schools are replete with events portraying defeats and weaknesses of the Filipino as a people. How should
you tackle them in the classroom?
A. Do not highlight the events in your lesson
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B. Present them as they are presented but tell the class that they not relevant
C. Do not present nor mention them in your lesson.
D. Present facts and use them as means in inspiring your class to learn from them.
E. Present them and blame those people responsible or those who have contributed to the defeat.
22. Ivan Illich in his book Deschooling Society noted that formal schooling is unnecessary and harmful to both students and society
for the following reasons:
A. Most schools are repressive and dampen creativity and imagination producing mindless conforming students.
B. Schools are effective only in developing skills for livelihood and to solve problems in society.
C. There are other avenues for learning outside the formal school such as media.
D. Teachers have become ineffective teaching the children.
E. Schools are mere agents of domination of the ruling class.
23. Which of the following statements manifests an awareness of the principle of cultural relativism?
A. The more advanced society should determine the cultural standards of all cultures in the world.
B. Cultures must be evaluated on the basis of some universal standards.
C. Any cultural trait is correct and incorrect depending on the values of the person looking at it.
D. Cultural behavior must be evaluated based on the normative standards of the society in which that cultural behavior
operates.
E. Since societies have their own culture, no society should not be critical of whatever is practiced in another society.
24. Which of the following statements about Gender is correct?
A. Gender is biologically determined
B. Gender is socially and culturally constructed
C. Gender roles are the same in all societies
D. Gender is an ascribed status in society
E. Concept of gender is synonymous with sex
25. Which grouping best describes the tri-focalized System of Philippine Education?
A. Bureau of Alternative Learning System (ALS), Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education
(CHED)
B. Basic Education ( DepEd), Technical-Vocational (TESDA), and Higher Education (CHED)
C. Early Childhood, Technical-Vocational, Basic Education
D. Elementary level, Secondary or High School level, Tertiary or College level
E. ETEEAP, Ladderized Education and Distance Education

ENHANCING TEST TAKING SKILLS

1. Which among the following statement about Human Rights Education is correct?
A. HRE is more of the responsibilities of the state to implement human rights law rather than protection of the rights
holders
B. Human Rights Education should focus more on rights based on “law in books,” rather than on “law in real-life”.
C. HRE needs to focus on the values, principles, and standards of human rights and how they can be translated into day-
to-day actions
D. Human Rights Standards vary from society to society and HRE therefore should also vary in terms of approaches and
methods
E. Human rights Education is simply the exercise of legal rights of individuals.
2. The battle cry for Pres. G.M. Arroyo's moral renewal program is:
A. Bayan muna bago sarili
B. Honesty in public service
C. Zero tolerance for corruption
D. Responsible citizenship for good governance
E. Live simply and creatively
3. Several non-government organizations and corporations have Advocacies on basic education reform. What is the name of a
network of institutions and individuals "building a constituency to make education work"?
A. League of Foundations
B. Sa Aklat Sisikat Ka
C. Synergeia
D. People Power Foundation
E. Philippine Business for Social Progress
4. To produce globally competitive graduates, Philippine education gives major emphasis to:
A. Values Ed., Science and Social Studies
B. English, Science and Mathematics
C. Science and Technology and Citizenship Education
D. Humanities, Social Studies and Work Education
E. Bilingual Education and Character Education
5. What United Nation Decade are we celebrating for 2005-2014?
A. Educating for Culture of Peace
B. Educating for International Understanding
C. Promoting Human Rights and Fundamental Freedom
D. Educating for Sustainable Development
E. Promoting the Rights of the Elderly
6. The provision that salaries of teachers should be reviewed periodically to take into account of cost of living indicators" is found in
A. Magna Carta for Teachers
B. National Appropriation Act
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C. ILO-UNESCO Recommendation on the Role of Teachers

D. Presidential Commission on Educational Reform
E. Civil Service Salary Standardization Act
7. Teachers empowerment to attain economic security can be best achieved through:
A. Social club
B. Faculty Union
C. Teacher Professional Organization
D. Cause-oriented organization
E. SEC registered organization
8. Republic Act No. 7613 authored by Senator Jovito Salonga and approved on February 20, 1989 embodies:
A. Professional code of ethics for teachers
B. Magna Carta for public and private school teachers
C. State subsidy for private schools and students
D. Creation of the Civil Service Commission
E. Code of conduct and ethical standards for public employees
9. The provision of academic freedom is applicable for teacher in:
A. All levels D. TESDA supervised schools
B. Public schools only E. State public tertiary institutions
C. Colleges and universities
10. Which pillar of education of J. Delors (UNESCO) focuses on the voc-tech relevant to people-centered human development?
A. Learning to Know D. Learning to Care
B. Learning to Do E. Learning to Be
C. Learning to Live Together
11. The first woman educator to become a senator is:
A. Geronima Pecson D. Erlinda Pefianco
B. Estefania Aldava Lim E. Lourdes Quisumbing
C. Helena Benitez
12. Which of the following is the first target of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG's) formulated by member states of the UN in
September 2000?
A. reduce child mortality
B. eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
C. ensure environmental sustainability
D. reduce death due to HIV / AIDS and malaria
E. achieve universal access to primary education
13. The political and social historian who predicted the end of history after the fall of the Berlin Wall is:
A. Francis Fukuyama D. Johan Galtung
B. Samuel Huntington E. Gabriel Almond
C. Alvin Toffler
14. An American economist and a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter of New York Times and whose latest book "The World is Flat" tackles
corporate globalization is:
A. Thomas L. Friedman D. Betty D. Reardon
B. Timothy M. Smeeding E. Jim A. Cummins
C. Robert J. Shapiro
15. Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe contextualized learning as a major paradigm shift in education?
A. From limited access to time-bound and space limited education, to borderless education, lifelong learning for all in a
learning society.
B. From traditional pedagogies to more modern strategies of teaching and learning.
C. Has the freedom to use mixed modes of instruction and more interactive technology.
D. Knowledge limited to the local scene to the globalized knowledge, values, attitudes, and skills interfaced with local
wisdom.
E. Pre-organized subject matter to localized themes generated from the global realities and the culture relevant, meaningful
and useful to the learner.
16. What current trends in Social Science Education focuses on the study of the basic concepts, beliefs and values underlying our
democratic political community and constitutional order?
A. Civic Education D. Global Education
B. Development Education E. Multi-cultural Education
C. Peace Education
17. In what strands of the four Pillars of Education implies a shift from skill to competence, or a mix of higher-order skills specific to
each individual?
A. Learning to Know D. Learning to Care
B. Learning to Do E. Learning to Be
C. Learning to Live Together
18. What is the implication of globalization to the practice and experience of education?
A. Increase of state and government support and subsidy for education
B. Commodification and the corporate takeover of education.
C. Greater autonomy of national educational systems.
D. Delocalization of technologies and orientations in education.
E. Less protection and regulation of intellectual property rights.
19. Which of the following is NOT true about the Four Pillars of Learning?
A. The pillar of ‘learning to be’ reflects a shift from an instrumental view of education to a humanistic view that emphasizes
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the development of the complete person

B. The pillars of learning stress the goal of contributing to social cohesion, inter-cultural and inter-national understanding,
peaceful interchange, and harmony.
C. The Pillars of Learning imply a shift from 'schooling' to learning throughout life by “learning how to learn”
D. The pillars of learning stress the importance of closer linkage between education and the world of work.
E. The Pillars of Learning adheres to the instrumental and purely academic view of education that focuses on the
achievement of specific aims of education such as economic productivity.
20. Which of the following can be considered a form of civic engagement?
A. Electoral participation
B. Bribing a government official
C. Being critical of government officials
D. Analyzing the strengths and weakness of the Constitution
E. Patronizing Filipino products
21. Which of the following skills correspond to the Fourth Pillar of Learning, “Learning to live together”?
A. Empathy and cooperative social behavior
B. Personal commitment and sense of responsibility
C. Adaptability to change in the world of work
D. Reasoning and problem solving skills
E. Competency in transforming knowledge into innovations
22. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of Multicultural Education?
A. Personally empowering D. Experiential and Reflective
B. Socially transformative E. Culturally discriminating
C. Pedagogically humanistic
23. Equality of educational outcomes as one dimension of gender equality in education means:
A. Girls and boys are offered equitable opportunities to gain admission to formal, non-formal, or alternative approaches to
basic education.
B. Girls and boys are given equal opportunity to participate in educational activities and other learning experiences.
C. Girls and boys enjoy equal opportunities to achieve and outcomes are based on their individual talents and efforts.
D. Girls and boys receive equitable treatment and attention and have equal opportunities to learn.
E. Girls and Boys enjoy equal opportunity to contribute to, participate in, and benefit from economic, social, cultural, and
political activities based on their ability.
24. Human Rights for all peoples of the world are safely enshrined in the
A. Magna Carta for Teachers
B. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
C. Bill of Rights in the Constitution
D. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
E. Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers
25. Which is TRUE about human rights?
A. Economic, social, and cultural rights are not true rights.
B. Human rights overemphasize the individual over the community.
C. Human Rights apply to everyone and are based on universal values.
D. Human rights favor the status quo over social change.
E. Human rights overemphasize rights over responsibilities.
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ANALYZING TEST ITEMS ENHANCING TEST SKILLS

1. B 1. C
2. E 2. C
3. B 3. C
4. B 4. B
5. E 5. D
6. B 6. A
7. C 7. C
8. E 8. E
9. B 9. C
10. C 10. B
11. B 11. A
12. A 12. B
13. B 13. A
14. A 14. A
15. A 15. A
16. D 16. A
17. E 17. B
18. A 18. B
19. C 19. E
20. A 20. A
21. D 21. A
22. A 22. E
23. D 23. C
24. B 24. B
25. B 25. C