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. Which recent action/s show/s that political factors affect schools as agents of change?
I. The strengthening of the teaching of English in Philippine schools
II. The introduction of mandated subjects such as Rizal in the curriculum
III. The practice of mainstreaming
IV. The turn over day care centers room DSWD to DepEd for supervision
A. I and III
B. I and IV
C. II and III
D. II and IV
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Option D
2. In a Muslim area, what must a teacher REFRAIN from doing as she teaches how to cook adobo to her class?
A. She excludes pork from her adobo lesson
B. She leads the class in a prayer before meals before they partake of the cooked adobo
C. She exempts the Muslim children from the listen on cooking adobo.
D. She differentiates the task of the boys from girls.
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Option A
3. For what main reason are schools as change agents advised to offer courses that industries need?
A. Economic
B. Environmental
C. Political
D. Historical
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Option A
4. For more efficient and effective management of schools as agents of change, one proposal for the DepEd to do is to cluster remote stand-alone schools under one lead school head. Which factor has the strongest influence on the proposal?
A. Political
B. Psychological
C. Historical
D. Geographical
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Option D
5. Widespread abuse of Mother Earth prompted schools to teach sustainable development. Which one does this prove about schools?
A. Environmental factors influence the school as an agent of change.
B. Schools can easily integrate sustainable development in their curriculum.
C. The curricula of schools are centered on Mother Earth.
D. Sustainable development cannot be effectively taught in the classroom.
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Option A
6. Your class has several IP (Indigenous People) children. Which one will facilitate pupils‘ learning?
A. Make the IP children feel proud of themselves.
B. Group the class permanently by ethic region.
C. Stress the idea that IP children are different from the rest.
D. Make the class feel that more is expected of non-IP children.
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Option A
7. Teacher Nenita discourages her student to watch TV excessively. The average student spends about twenty-four hours watching television in a week. According to research, how is learning affected by extensive TV viewing?
A. Shorter attention span
B. Enhanced creativity
C. Improved thinking ability
D. Improved communication skills
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Option A
8. The failure of independent study with most Filipino students may be attributed to students‘ _________.
A. High degree of independence
B. High degree of independence on authority
C. Unpreparedness foe schooling
D. Ambivalence
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Option B
9. With an increasing variety of family situations, a teacher needs to ________.
A. be careful not to inadvertently offend some students
B. encourage students to improve their family situations
C. assume that all students want to know a variety of family situations
D. broaden students‘ realization of different learning styles
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Option A
10. The adaption of national language by the 1987 Constitution is designed primarily to ________.
A. do away with colonial mentality
B. officially adopt Tagalog as a national language
C. facilitate communication among diverse linguistic groups
D. counteract elitism
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Option C
11. What is the most effective way of modeling high social and academic expectations for all?
A. Explain the need for teachers to have high expectations
B. Encourage internal and external stakeholders to articulate their expectations of the school
C. Demonstrate shared communications to high academic and social expectation.
D. Issue a list of guidelines on how to achieve high performance
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Option B
12. What characterizes a school as a learning community?
I. Shared mission/vision, goals and value
II. Focused on co-curricular activities
III. Commitment to continuous improvement
IV. Centralized governance
V. Collective inquiry into best practices
A. II, III, IV, V
B. I, III, IV, V
C. II, III, IV
D. I, III, V
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Option D
13. Schools aiming to boost student learning work on a/an ________ culture.
A. Collaborative
B. Indigenous
C. Ethnic
D. Authoritarian
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Option A
14. What is the BEST meaning of collaboration in schools?
A. It is support for the beginning teachers
B. It is identifying mentors among the experienced teachers.
C. It is working interdependently to analyze professional practice
D. It is working independently to determine impact of practice.
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Option C
15. Which of these statements is the most effective way of communicating the visionmission statement of the school?
A. Share vision-mission against stakeholders
B. Form committees to develop and/or revise the vision-mission statement
C. Align activities, program and projects to the school vision-mission
D. Memorize the vision-mission statement.
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Option C
16. Which of the following is NOT a principle of "sustainable development"?
A. Living according to each personal attitude and lifestyle
B. Conservation of the earth‘s vitality and diversity
C. Respect and care for the community of life
D. Improvement of quality of life
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Option A
17. In 1990, a Congressional Commission to Review and Assess Philippine Education, otherwise known as the EDCOM, was created by a joint resolution of Congress. What are the two principal reasons given by EDCOM for the declining quality of Philippine education?
A. (1) The country is not investing enough in the education system, and
(2) The education establishment is poorly managed.
B. (1) Good teachers leave the country, and
(2) The curriculum is crowded
C. (1) The number of OSY is increasing, and
(2) The teachers‘ salaries and benefits are not enough,
D. (1) Funds are spent not for the purpose they are intended, and
(2) Strict bureaucratic procedures are imposed.
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Option A
18. When enrollment is small in the rural elementary schools two or three grade levels are combined in a _______ class taught by one teacher.
A. Special
B. Multicultural
C. Multi-grade
D. Indigenous
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Option C
19. Which is the most essential characteristic of a Total Quality School model?
A. Clientele-focused
B. Empowerment
C. Involvement of stakeholders
D. Continuous improvement
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Option D
20. Which of the following interventions reduces stigma between social status and social selection in the educational system?
A. National Achievement Test
B. Education for All
C. National College Admission Examination
D. Education Service Contracting Scheme
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Option D
21. John Dewey‘s major contributions to the sociological foundations of education are the following EXCEPT ONE. Which is the exception?
A. School is a continuation of home; activities at home continue at school.
B. Education is a social process beginning unconsciously at birth
C. "True education" is transmission of knowledge from the teacher to the learner.
D. Facilitating education means being aware of the social condition of the learners.
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Option C
22. What theory states that the identical instructional environments, methods and resources may be effective for some learners and ineffective for others because of the differences in the learner‘s biological and developmental set of characteristics?
A. Learning Style Theory
B. Reading Readiness Theory
C. Multiple Intelligence Theory
D. Emotional Intelligence Theory
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Option A
23. In a school where academic performance is low, which of these alternative actions is LEAST effective?
A. Putting up a functional Educational Management Information System (EMIS)
B. Establishing a well – equipped Learning Management Resource Center (LRC)
C. Upgrading learning competencies through in – service training
D. Producing support instructional materials
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Option A
24. Which of these school practices helps create a positive learning climate?
A. Giving recognition or appreciation for teachers/staff accomplishments
B. Clear expectations to the academic community
C. Encouraging everyone to participate in accomplishing school goals and objectives
D. Encouraging only the high performing teachers to apply for promotion
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Option C
25. Arrange the following according to Maslow‖s Hierarchy of Needs.
I. Peace and comfort
II. Health and safety
III. Self-fulfillment of potential
IV. Recognition and prestige
A. III, II, IV, I
B. II, I, III, IV
C. II, III, I, IV
D. I, II, IV, III
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Option B
26. Which of these is NOT a quality of engaging learning environment?
A. Open communication among school head, teachers, parents, and students
B. Student-centered learning activities
C. Innovations in enhancing learning for all types of learners
D. Centralized governance
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Option D
27. Which of these is NOT in Maslow‘s Hierarchy of needs?
A. Physiological
B. Performance
C. Socialization
D. Self-actualization
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Option B
28. Which is NOT among the major targets of the Child-Friendly School System (CFSS)?
A. All school children are friendly.
B. All children 6-12 years old are enrolled in elementary schools.
C. All children complete their elementary education within six years.
D. All grade six students pass the division, regional and national tests.
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Option D
29. Which of the following provisions guarantees accessible education for all?
A. Establish and maintain system of free public education in the elementary and high school levels.
B. Encourage non-formal. Informal and indigenous learning systems, as well as self-learning, independent and out-of-school study programs.
C. Provide and maintain a system of scholarship grants, student loan programs, subsidies, and other incentives.
D. Establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of people and society.
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Option A
30. Which of the following can contribute to the provision of quality education?
I. Hire the best teacher applicants from the Division pool.
II. Provide adequate textbooks and other instructional materials.
III. Construct classroom and laboratory rooms.
IV. Maintain sanitary safe, child-friendly and conducive environment to learning.
A. I, II, IV
B. I, II, III
C. I and III
D. I, II, III and IV
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Option A
31. The vision of basic education in BESRA is to "make every Filipino functionally literate." Which of the following operational defines functional literacy?
A. Able to read, write and compute
B. Able to read, write letters, and solve problems
C. Able to read, write, compute and apply this skills in their daily lives
D. Able to read with understanding, write one‘s thought and compute word problems
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Option C
32. Which of the following is NOT a domain of the competency-based standards for teachers?
A. Resource planning
B. Community linkages
C. Social Regard for Learning
D. Planning, Assessing and Reporting
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Option A
33. Special Education celebrates 100th year as a thrust of DepEd with the theme ―Meeting the educational needs of gifted students in challenging.‖ Which of these is NOT a specialized program for the gifted?
A. One curriculum fits-all
B. Learning cluster
C. Self-directed learning
D. Honor classes
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Option A
34. Which principle is underscored in the overall efforts of the DepEd to provide assistance and resources for preschool education?
A. The rate of development is unique to each individual.
B. Early development is more critical than later development
C. Early childhood education is required of primary education
D. Provision of assistance is expected of the leadership
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Option B
35. Teacher should be encouraged to teach folk knowledge because __________.
A. this is in keeping with indigenization of the curriculum
B. folk knowledge is crucial in facing the basics of daily living
C. folk knowledge is included in the National Achievement Test
D. teaching folk knowledge is a mandate of DepEd
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Option A
36. Children learn how to open a coconut and other common chores in a coconut farm. In this instance, culture is transmitted by ______.
A. Enculturation
B. Acculturation
C. Immersion
D. Assimilation
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Option C
37. Which of these activities indicates that teachers value their status as role models?
A. Accomplishing learners‘ report card
B. Holding on to their job despite the difficulties
C. Being popular in order to get a promotion
D. Upholding the Code of Ethics
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Option D
38. Which of these does NOT illustrate equality as a central theme of educational opportunity?
A. Free basic education is provided by the government.
B. Teachers of the same position and length of service receive equal pay.
C. Equity prevails within a given locality since local taxes provide support for schools
D. Children from diverse backgrounds attend the same school.
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Option C
39. Which of the following statements is NOT true as regards the relationship between social class and social selection system?
A. The social composition of a fourth year class is similar to that of the first year
B. The greater number of high school graduates who apply for college entrance examination are from higher-status groups
C. More children from higher-status groups aim for higher education
D. Secondary school graduates with higher grades and high family status are more likely to attend better colleges or universities
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Option A
40. John Dewey‘s major contributions to the sociological foundations of education which are still very much recognized today are the following EXCEPT ONE.
A. "True education" is transmission of knowledge
B. Education is a social process beginning unconsciously at birth
C. School is continuation of home; activities at home continuous at school
D. Facilitating education means being aware of the social condition of the child
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Option A
41. In schools, particularly in the lower grades where children come from diverse
backgrounds, teachers are expected to use varied approaches effectively. Which
approach/es would be appropriate for such diversity?
I. Differentiated teaching approaches
II. A variety of instructional materials
III. Multi-media materials
IV. Multi-lingual approach
A. I, II and III
B. I and IV
C. IV only
D. I, II, III and IV
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Option A
42. Critical thinking in recent years has become a concern in education not only in the
Philippines but also the world over. The cognitive, affective, and psychomotor components
are put to focus. Which of the following competencies clearly distinguish the critical thinker?
I. Estimates the evaluates
II. Offers opinions and judgments
III. Notes relationships cursorily
IV. Hypothesizes and concludes
A. II
B. III
C. I and IV
D. II and III
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Option C
43. Inclusion is a basic right of every Filipino child as mandated in the Philippine
Constitution, R.A. 7277 or the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons and EFA 2015. What
fundamental changes have to be operationalized in inclusive education?
I. Philosophy of education
II. Relevant curriculum
III. Mainstreaming
IV. Home study program
V. Structural organization
A. II, III and V
B. I, IV and V
C. I, II, III and V
D. II, IV, and V
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Option C
44. Which of the education provisions are contained in Republic Act 7277 or the Magna
Carta for Disabled Persons?
I. Special education
II. Access to education
III. Rehabilitation services
IV. Assistance to Disabled Person
A. I, II and III
B. I, II and IV
C. I and II
D. I only
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Option B
45. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) for a child with a disability has to be prepared by the
I. Regular and special educators, parents, and medical specialists, if available
II. Special education teachers and parents
III. Special education teachers
IV. Psychologists and therapists
A. I only
B. II only
C. IV only
D. III and IV
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Option A
46. Which is the best reason for providing early intervention program to children with disabilities, ages 0 to 3 years old?
A. Prevent labeling at early age
B. Ensure inclusion or enrolment in regular classes
C. Identify strengths and weakness for instruction purposes
D. Address developmental lag and prevent acquiring additional disabilities
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Option D
47. Which of these is a teacher‘s acceptable view of change?
A. Change disrupts routine.
B. Change is an opportunity
C. Change is self-serving
D. Change rewards initiators
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Option B
Sixteen-year-old Gian Karlo Dapul of the Philippine Science High School won first place in
the International Speaking Competition in London conducted by the English Speaking Union
on the Theme New Frontiers.
Gian wore a barong tagalog in the competition and in the souvenir photo where he was
flanked by 57 student competitors from 34 countries. His speech was titled "Fish Mucus and
Foot Fungus."
He started his speech as follows:
When I was in 6th grade, I hated mathematics. You would have, too. If you had my
teacher, he would drop huge workbooks on our tables and croak, "30 problems, 50 minutes."
A lot of these problems seemed unsolvable, so we complained. "Sir, there are no answer to
these!" But then he‘d reply, "To every question, there is an answer, to every problem there is
a solution."
Gian is an active member of a Boys Choir. He travels with the choir to the Austria for the
2008 World Choir Olympics. He sings Bass 1. He plays the classical guitar, writes for the
school organ; he is an officer of the Student Council, a member of the debating learn and
drama club of his school.
48. Which of the intelligences BEST characterizes Gian Dapul?
A. Verbal/linguistic/rhythmic
B. Bodily/Kinesthetic/logical
C. Spatial/visual/naturalistic
D. Mathematical/musical/interpersonal
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Option D
49. Which of the learner-centered psychological principles were not considered by the
mathematics teacher when he gave the class "30 problems in 50 minutes?"
I. Cognitive and Metacognitive
II. Motivational and Affective
III. Developmental and Social
IV. Individual Difference Factors
V. Standards and Assessment
A. I, II, III, IV
B. I, II, and III
C. II, III, IV, V
D. I, II, and IV
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Option A
50. Which of the following topics may be the focus of discussion foe INSET so as the act committed by the mathematics teacher can be avoided?
A. Facilitating learning and four A‘s
B. Measuring quantity and quality of learning
C. Curriculum development and assessment of learning
D. Reflective teaching and strategic thinking
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Option A