Professional Education Practice Quiz| Volume 2 Part 7

Professional Education Practice Quiz| Volume 2 Part 7

This is the Multiple Choice Questions in Professional Education part 1 as one coverage of Licensure Examinations for Teachers (LET). The exam is divided into two classifications. First is the elementary level exam which covers topics from General Education (GenEd) 40% and Professional Education (ProfEd) 60%. Secondly is the secondary level which covers GenEd 20%, ProfEd 40% and area of specialization 40%. I assume you are looking for a reviewer that will help you achieve your goal to become a professional License teacher very soon. Yes, you are in the right place to make your dream come true. Make sure to familiarize each and every questions to increase the chance of passing the Licensure Examinations for Teachers (LET).

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (Elementary and Secondary) Coverage

• Teaching Profession, Social Dimensions of Education
• Principles of Teaching, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development
• Facilitating Learning, Child and Adolescent Development
• Assessment of Student Learning, Developmental Reading
• Field Study, Practice Teaching

Practice Exam Test Questions

Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions.

1. Who among the faculty members below was able to ensure fairness in his/her criterion-referenced test?

A. Mr. Abuan constructed a test composed of all true or false questions.

B. Mr. Bitanga used the objectives for the unit as guide in constructing the test.

C. Mrs. Enrique involved students in the design and construction of the test.

D. Mr. Valenzuela made twenty questions but asked his students to answer only ten of their choices.

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Option B

Explanation

Tests must be aligned to the instructional objectives.

2. Mr. Agpaoa is designing a performance assessment for his class if Filipino. Which of the following should he first consider to come up with a really valid test?

A. A set of standards to determine what students know and can do

B. A set of criteria on which to base quality of performance

C. The rubric which will define the level of performance of students

D. Specific task that students are required to do

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Option A

Explanation

Performance assessment can provide impetus for improving instruction, and increase students' understanding of what they need to know and be able to do. In preparing their students to work on a performance task, teachers describe what the task entails and the standards that will be used to evaluate performance. This requires a careful description of the elements of good performance, and allows students to judge their own work as they proceed.

3. Which of the following items appropriately measure/s the specified skill below?

Objective: Explain why test reliability is necessary but not a sufficient condition for test validity.

I. Explain the difference between test validity and reliability. 

II. Can a test be valid without being reliable? Explain why? 

III. Why must a test be reliable to be valid? 

IV. Discuss how a test can be reliable without being valid.

A. I, II and III only

B. II, III and IV only

C. I, II and IV only

D. I, II and III only

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Option B

Explanation

What must be assessed should be aligned to the objective.

4. Who gave the most authentic assessment task for the instructional objective ‘Solve word problems involving operations with fractions’.

A. Mrs. Domingo who required her students to solve a set of problems on operations with fractions.

B. Mr. Pastor who asked his students to construct a word problem given a number sentence involving operations on fractions and then solve the problem they have constructed.

C. Mr. Ildefonso who asked students to construct any word problem on operations with fractions then formed pairs, exchanged problems and helped each other solve the problems.

D. Mrs. Padaong who required her students to construct any word problem involving operations on fractions and then show how to solve them.

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Option C

Explanation

Performance assessments are often termed “authentic” assessments because they ask students to perform tasks in a real-world-like context – for a specific purpose and audience under realistic constraints. Since they require students to actively apply knowledge and skills in an unprompted, novel situation, authentic assessments can reveal the highest possible level of student mastery.

5. Which is the first consideration in selecting specific type of test to be used when constructing a test?

A. Characteristics of the group

B. Desired learning outcomes

C. Nature of the subject matter

D. Purpose of the test

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Option D

Explanation

Construction of a valid test begins with a test purpose. You need to be able to identify the three components of a test purpose, both when presented with a well-defined purpose, and when presented with a general description of a test

6. Which of the following is observed in a class doing authentic assessment? The students __________. 

I. Perform tasks that demonstrate meaningful application of essential skills 

II. Are required to apply knowledge and skills they have learned in a written test 

III. Demonstrate understanding by answering essay questions

IV. Create presentation to demonstrate certain competencies and skills

A. II and IV

B. I and IV

C. I, II and III

D. II, III and IV

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Option B

Explanation

Performance assessments are often termed “authentic” assessments because they ask students to perform tasks in a real-world-like context – for a specific purpose and audience under realistic constraints.

7. Mrs. Rasos wants to test her students’ knowledge of the different places in the Philippines, their capital and their products. So she gave an essay test. If you were the teacher will you do the same?

A. No, the giving of objective test is more appropriate than the use of essay.

B. No, such method is inappropriate because essay is difficult.

C. Yes, essay test can measure more than what the other tests can measure.

D. Yes, essay is the best in measuring any type of knowledge.

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Option A

Explanation

Objective tests are very good at examining recall of facts, knowledge and application of terms, and questions that require short text or numerical responses.

8. Mrs. Agno is doing a performance - based assessment of the day’s lesson. Which of the following will most likely happen?

A. Students are evaluated in one sitting

B. Students do an actual demonstration of their skill

C. Students are evaluated in the most objective mann

D. Students are evaluated based on varied evidence of learning

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Option B

9. Which of the following is an administrative use of tests?

A. Assigning marks

B. Grouping learners for instruction

C. Assisting leaders to set educational and vocational goals

D. Developing adequate basis for pupil’s promotion and retention

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Option D

Explanation

Tests whether it be a performance, written or oral, are factors upon which the teacher base his/her identification of who among the students are making or not making adequate progress towards achieving the standards set.

10. Jillian showed a video in her class about the life in an urban poor community. She wants to determine how the video changed students’ thoughts about the life of these underprivileged people. What technique is appropriate for this?

A. Role play

B. Reflection log

C. Observation

D. Likert scale

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Option B

Explanation

A reflection log is essentially a log or diary that contains regular entries by the student, detailing their experiences and emotions with regard to their learning process.

11 Teacher C wants to know if her literature students have gained mastery of authors and their corresponding literary work, their nationalities, and the type of their literacy work. Which test can best assess this?

A. True-False type

B. Completion type

C. Multi-matching type

D. Essay

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Option C

Explanation

Matching type test is useful in measuring factual information as well as relationships between two things, ideas or concepts.

12. Considering the tests were found to have poor psychometric status, psychologists recommend that __________

A. Variety of tests be used when assessing children

B. Observations or interviews be used instead of tests

C. It is better to administer tests for assessment

D. Tests be supplemented by other assessment methods

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Option D

Explanation

It is recommended that tools such as psychometric tests are never used alone. It is usual to have at least two assessment methods combined, predominantly because combining assessment methods can significantly enhance the validity achieved

Psychometrics is concerned with the objective measurement of skills and knowledge, abilities, attitudes, personality traits, and educational achievement. Some psychometric researchers focus on the construction and validation of assessment instruments such as questionnaires, tests, raters' judgments, and personality tests.

13. Which assessment task is aligned to this learning outcome?

Use appropriate multimedia resources that accompany language

A. Written test - what are examples of appropriate multimedia resources that accompany language?

B. Written test - which of the following is an appropriate multimedia resource for a lesson on adjectives?

    a. 5-minute video on adjectives

    b. A 10-minute lectures on adjectives taken from youtube

    c. Worksheets with accompanying video

    d. Videotaped conversation of students using adjectives

C. Written test - why is there need to use appropriate multimedia that accompany language?

D. Performance test - students demonstrate the use of appropriate multimedia resource that accompanies language?

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Option D

Explanation

the objective requires the performance of the task.

14. This is a learning outcome: apply the four pillars of learning in responding to the aspirations of the learner and the community?

Which assessment task is aligned?

A. Study community programs organized by school and evaluate whether they respond to community need

B. Research on and present findings on ways to apply the four pillars of learning c. Give examples on how you can apply the four pillars of learning to respond to a

C. Give examples on how you can apply the four pillars of learning to respond to a community need

D. Based on observations, develop a video presentation on how schools that you benchmarked respond to aspirations of a community

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Option C

Explanation

By giving your own examples, you are generating ideas on how to apply the pillar of learning. It’s thinking out of the box.

15. Which assessment task is aligned to this outcome?

Analyze the socio-cultural factors that affect learning? choice

A. Essay test

B. Multiple choice test

C. Completion test

D. Matching type of test

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Option A

Explanation

Essay test because it allows one to freely express his own ideas and there is freedom of response. It reflects the extent of the learner’s knowledge and ability to use higher order thinking skills especially in the making of his analysis.

16. Here is a learning outcome: interpret assessment results. How should this be assessed?

A. Ask the question: Is the mean okay?

B. Ask the question: Is the test okay?

C. Present data on score distribution, mean, standard deviation then ask the students to interpret the meaning of the data

D. Ask: Is there a need to interpret data? Why?

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Option C

Explanation

To interpret the assessment result, the data must be analyzed.

17. By means of a diagram, compare a plant and an animal cell. How should this be assessed?

A. Give a tabular comparison of a plant and an animal cell

B. By means of a Venn Diagram, compare a plant and an animal cell

C. Draw a plant and an animal cell. Compare them

D. Compare a plant and an animal cell

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Option B

Explanation

A Venn diagram is a great tool for brainstorming and creating a comparison between two or more objects, events, or people.

18. Which should be one of the criteria?

A. Quality of answers to questions

B. Quality of paper

C. Adherence to required format

D. Quality of questions raised by the panel

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Option A

Explanation

To assess the research paper the quality of answers to questions must be included in the criteria.

19. Are the levels of the criteria acceptable?

A. No

B. Yes

C. “Goes beyond expectation” may be removed

D. Add “very poor” to make levels very complete

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Option A

Explanation

RUBRIC EVALUATION LEVELS

LEVEL 5 Excellent.

Level 5 work clearly differentiates itself. The work meets and/or surpasses all of the criteria of the assignment. The content is exceptional with thorough exploration of ideas, outstanding critical thinking, and superb control of writing. Ideas are original, thoughtful and/or imaginative. Spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors are nonexistent. Level 5 works demonstrates the ability to think critically, research independently, and communicate effectively.

LEVEL 4 Good.

Level 4 work demonstrates an ability to pursue ideas and suggestions presented in class and work with extra effort to meet the criteria of the assignment. Content is good. Writing demonstrates better than average quality. Conventions are good and demonstrate an understanding and utilization of writing process. Above average quality of work and attention to detail are shown.

LEVEL 3 Developing.

Level 3 work fulfills the criteria of the assignment but often lacks aptitude. Content is sufficiently developed but doesn’t demonstrate the necessary effort needed to excel. Writing lacks thoughtful and original ideas as well as attention to details. Work demonstrates process but not a notable competence.

LEVEL 2 Poor.

Level 2 work is lacking in many or most areas that show any understanding of the criteria of the assignment. The work demonstrates an unsound, unoriginal, or unimaginative thinking and/or support. In terms of content, the writing demonstrates an overall lack of understanding of form and execution. Problems may include lack of interest, procrastination, poor planning and poor craft.

LEVEL 1 Unacceptable.

Level 1 work shows no overall understanding of the assignment on many levels. Work shows a severe lack of interest. Work is so substandard that the paper holds few if any redeeming characteristics. (Level descriptions, in part, taken from Introduction to Rubrics: An Assessment Tool to Save Grading Time, Convey Effective Feedback, and Promote Student Learning by Dannelle D. Stevens and Antonia J. Levi.)

20. What can be an additional criterion against which the defense of the research paper can be assessed?

A. The inclusion of the exhaustive related literature

B. Ability to connect/integrate one part of the research paper to other parts to explain a point

C. Number of pages

D. Recency of references

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Option B

Explanation

Option B demonstrates an excellent research paper. It indicates that the researcher really knows the content of his/her work as shown by the ability to connect parts or explain a point.

21. What is an advantage of a 4-point scale rubric?

A. It is easier to choose because there are only four alternatives to choose from

B. The student is assessed four times

C. There is no column for undecided and so everyone has to make a choice

D. It is better than 5 options

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Option B

22. If you have to re-label the levels of criteria, which can be substitute for poor?

A. Meets expectations only a little

B. Meets expectations only very little

C. Does not expectations

D. Never meets expectations

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Option C

23. For ease of correction, Teacher B’s answers to his True-False test follow this pattern: T,F,T,F,T,F,T,F,T,F,T,F. Is this in accordance with guiding principles in test construction?

A. No

B. Yes, to facilitate checking

C. Yes, provided the number of items is at least twenty

D. It depends on the developmental stage of the examinees

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Option A

Explanation

Sequences of T/F responses must be randomized. Discernible pattern must be avoided.

24. Here are completion test items: 1. The process by which plants manufacture their food is __________. 2. Water from the roots rise to the tip of the leaf by way of the ________.

What is faulty with the test items?

A. They are extremely difficult questions for Grade 6

B. The second question suggest the answer to the first

C. The length of the blanks suggest the answer

D. They are recall items

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Option C

Explanation

In a completion test, sufficient space must be provided but don’t suggest the answer by the lengths of the blank. Make the lengths of the blanks uniform.

25___________ is a part of speech that

A. It is extremely easy

B. It is pure recall

C. The blank is at the beginning of the sentence

D. The sentence is quite short

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Option C

Explanation

The blank should always at the end of the stem in a completion test.

26. What is wrong with the test?

A. There is no distracter

B. There are too many distracters

C. The sentences vary in length

D. There is a foil

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Option A

Explanation

There is no distracter. What is presented on the table is a matching type test with premises and responses on the other side.

27. Are the items in the proper columns?

A. No

B. Yes

C. Somewhat

D. Where to put the items is the teacher’s choice?

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Option A

Explanation

The premises (questions which are longer than the answers) should be in column 1 numbered 1,2,3 and so on. The options (answers) should be in Column 2 marked with the letters of the alphabet.

28. Is there a distracter?

A. Yes

B. None

C. Period

D. No need for a distracter

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Option B

Explanation

There is no distracter as it is only for a multiple choice test wherein there is one correct answer and the rest are distracters.

29. How can you improve on the aforementioned test?

A. Add more items

B. Reduce the items

C. Be consistent. Put in column 1 the questions or what are asked for and in column 2 the answers

D. Transfer the first five items of column 2 to column 1

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Option C

30. Are the items homogenous?

A. Yes

B. Yes, they are all lessons in the English language

C. No

D. Only for three items

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Option C

Explanation

If you match parts of speech with their meaning then just focus on that.

31. Can the items be answered by a process of elimination?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Only for the last 3 items

D. Yes, if the examinee know the meaning of the words

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Option A

Explanation

The number of options must be more than the number of the premises so that answers cannot be arrived by the process of elimination.

 32. What is/are wrong with the test items? 

I. The items are heterogeneous 

II. The test can be answered by mere process of elimination 

III. It has no foil 

IV. The items are placed in the wrong columns

A. and III

B. I, II and III

C. II and III

D. I, II, III and IV

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Option D

33. What is/are WRONG with the test item/s?

A. The items are homogeneous.

B. The direction is not clear and specific.

C. It has a distracter

D. Its number of items is limited.

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Option B

Explanation

Direction is not complete

34. Which is one way of improving the test item/s?

A. Alphabetize the options.

B. Alphabetize the stems.

C. Make the items heterogeneous.

D. Change some of the options.

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Option A

Explanation

The options must be arranged alphabetically.

35. Here is a True-False test: Base on the research findings, girls usually develop earlier than boys. What is faulty with the test item? 

I. It makes use of a specific determiner, ‘’usually’’. 

II. The word ‘’usually’’ gives clue to the answer.

III. It is a sweeping statement.

IV. It is an opinionated statement.

A. I and IV

B. III and IV

C. I and II

D. I and III

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Option C

Explanation

Absolute words restrict possibilities. It implies the statement must be true 100%.

36. Which is an improved version of this True-False test item? With mandatory kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, the Philippines has one of the best, if not the best educational system in the world.

A. According to Columnist Cruz, with mandatory Kindergarten and Grades 1 to 12, the Philippines has one of the best, if not the best, educational system in the world.

B. The K to 12 program makes the Philippine educational system one of the best in the world.

C. The K to 12 program makes the Philippine educational system one of the longest in the world.

D. The K to 12 program makes the Philippine educational system the longest and the best in the world.

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Option A

Explanation

In constructing a true or false test, include background, qualifications, and context as necessary: “According to….,”

37. A multiple choice test has been analyzed. The analysis shows that option A among other options B, C and D was not at all chosen by the examinees. What does this imply?

A. A was the correct answer.

B. A was not an effective distracter.

C. A was a plausible option.

D. A was a very effective distracter.

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Option B

Explanation

It is not an effective distracter because no one chose it.

Study this item then answer the question.

The Philippines Qualifications Framework _______________________.

A. describes qualifications standards per level of the Philippine educational system

B. is in accordance with the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework

C. is the President’s education reform

D. is on the top of the Ten-Point Education Agenda for the President

38. What is WRONG with the test item?

A. The stem has no question.

B. It is an opinionated statement.

C. It is an extremely difficult item.

D. All options are correct.

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Option D

Explanation

A stem must have only one correct answer.

39. Which assessment task is aligned to this outcome in the domain of procedural knowledge: Enumerate the steps in focusing the microscope in order.

A. Performance test-Show the steps in focusing the microscope by focusing the microscope scored with rubric.

B. Written test- why do we have to follow the steps in focusing the microscope?

C. Performance test- Focus the microscope; you will be evaluated with the use of a checklist.

D. Written test- Enumerate the steps in focusing the microscope in order.

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Option D

40. Which assessment task is aligned to the outcome in the psychomotor domain? Focus the microscope under the low power and the high power objectives.

A. Performance test- Lecture on the steps in focusing the microscope scored with rubric

B. Written test- Why do we have to follow the steps in focusing the microscope?

C. Performance test- Focus the microscope; you will be evaluated with the use of a rubric

D. Written test- Enumerate the steps in focusing the microscope in order

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Option C

41. To ensure high standards of teacher's personal and professional development, one must refer to the qualification standards to the PQF? What does PQF stand for?

A. Philippine Quality Framework

B. Philippine Qualifications Framework

C. Philippine Qualifications Focus

D. Philippines Qualification Framework

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Option B

43. For the continuing professional development seminar of the Bachelor of Education graduate to meet the standards, the outcome/s should be in accordance with which level in the Philippine Qualifications Framework?

A. Level 4

B. Level 5

C. Level 6

D. Level 7

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Option C

44. Should the planning of continuing professional development program consider the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework?

A. No, continuing professional development is required only in the Philippines

B. Yes, for professionals to be globally competitive

C. Not necessarily, it is enough that continuing professional development programs abide by PQF standards

D. That depends on the profession concern

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Option B

45. When his fellow science teachers share their frustration with students’ poorly written lab reports, Joe suggests that they invite several English teachers to recommend strategies for writing instruction. With two English teachers, the Science teachers examine a number of lab reports together and identify strengths and weaknesses. The English teachers share their strategies they use in their classes to improve student’s writing.

Which role do the English teachers play in this case?

A. Curriculum specialist

B. Curriculum designer

C. Instruction specialist

D. Curriculum evaluator

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Option C

46. When teachers lead other teachers to agree on standards, follow the adopted curriculum, use common pacing charts, and develop shared assessments, which role do they play?

A. Curriculum specialist

B. Curriculum designer

C. Instruction specialist

D. Curriculum evaluator

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Option A

47. Teacher A, an experienced teacher, takes a great deal of time and expertise and makes a significant contribution to the development of a new professional. Which is his role?

A. Principal

B. Mentor

C. Department head

D. expert

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Option B

48. DepED A Child-and-Community-Centered Education System (ACCES) describes the learner-centered education that teachers ought to provide. Which one does NOT describe learner-centered education?

A. Culture-responsive

B. Ethnocentric

C. Environmentally safe

D. culture-sensitive

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Option B

49. In a faculty meeting, Peter expresses a concern that teachers may be treating some students differently from others. Students who come to him for extra assistance have shared their perspectives, and Peter wants teachers to know what students are saying. As colleagues discuss reasons for low student achievement, Peter challenges them to explore data about the relationship between family socioeconomic status and discipline referrals in the school. When a teacher begins to point fingers at students, he encourages them to examine how they can change his instructional practices to improve student engagement and achievement. Teacher Peter plays the role of a ______

A. Learner

B. Expert

C. Curriculum designer

D. Catalyst for change

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Option D

50. DepED Child-and-Community-Centered Education System (ACCES) describes the learner-centered education that teachers ought to provide. Which one does not describe learner-centered education?

A. Learning-focused

B. Developmental stage-appropriate

C. Gender-sensitive

D. exclusive

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Option D