SOCIAL DIMENSION OF EDUCATION

1. “The principles of Spontaneity as against artificiality will make you accomplish

something. Leave nature to itself and you will have harmony.” This is an advice from the
A. Hindu
B. Taoist
C. Shintoist
D. Buddhist

Answer: B Taoist- The concept of spontaneity is consistent with the concept of naturality as
expounded by Lao Tzu, founder of Taoism, in his Tao Te Ching.

2. “Man in nature is good” according to Confucius, Rousseau and Mencius. This

characteristic of man makes him easier to be .
A. Motivated
B. Taught
C. Rewarded
D. Respected

Answer B: Taught. The innate goodness in man is an indication of his being obedient. He
follows because he wants to learn. Motivation, reward and respect are just manifestation of
learning.

3. What do the school campus expressions “promdi” and “barriotic” indicate?

A. The power of the rich
B. The prevalence of ethnocentrism
C. The powerlessness of the poor
D. The low literacy rate of the country

Answer: C. The powerlessness of the poor. It is worth notng that education is not a privilege,
but a right. In education , EQUALITY is the rule.

4. Which pillar of learning is vital in building a genuine and lasting culture of peace in the
world?
A. Learning to Do
B. Learning to Know
C. Learning to Live Together
D. Learning to Be
Answer: C. Learning to Live Together is vital in building a genuine and lasting culture of peace in
the world. This can be achieved by developing an understanding of others and their history,
traditions and spiritual values, and appreciation of inter dependence.

5. Mr. Soriano has been is a Sociology Professor for almost a decade. In his class, he asked
this question: “ What type of learning environment should a teacher implement in a
highly pluralistic society ?” If you are his student, what will your answer?
A. Safe, Secure and Gender Sensitive
B. Safe ,Secure and Gender – Biased
C. Safe and Gender – Biased
D. Secure and Gender – Biased

Answer A. the teacher should provide a learning environment that is safe, secure and gender
sensitive – no discrimination and other forms of oppressions.

6. In some cultures, women never experienced to be in school. School is no longer

necessary for them since their essence is to serve their families and perform domestic
responsibilities.

Is this CORRECT?

A. Yes, women are domestic partners.

B. No, there is gender equality in education.
C. It depends on what kind of culture that a women is accustomed to.
D. No, women are skillfull just like men.

Answer B. education is for all. This is a right of everyone and not a privilege.

7. For teacher Wendell, to promote fairness among his students of diverse gender, family
background and culture, he should ensure a learning environment that is
I. Inclusive
II. Gender – sensitive
III. Exclusive
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II, & III

Answer D. a, b, & c. Multicultural education embodies a perspective rather than curriculum.

The teacher must consider children’s identities and be aware of their own biases.
 8. The government’s educational program on _______ made the Philippine Education
Placement Test accessible for adults and out – of – school youth.
A. Equitable Access
B. Quality
C. Quality and relevance
D. Relevance

Answer A. Equitable Access PEPT(Philippine Educational Placement Test) allows out – of –

school youth and others who did not finish school to have an equitable access to education. For
example, an out – of – school youth who only finished grade 6 may be granted to enrol in
college if the result of his PEPT will yield a sufficient score that will allow him to hurdle college
education.

9. In a multicultural education, much emphasis is given on.

A. Perspective
B. Curriculum
C. Achievement
D. Environment

Answer A. Perspective in a multicultural education, teachers must consider children’s cultural

identities and be aware of their own biases.

10. How can best describe the role of the teacher under the Pillar of Learning to Know?
A. Guidance counsellor
B. Instruction
C. Facilitator
D. Author

Answer C. Facilitator. The role of the teacher under “Learning to Know’ is to be facilitator,
catalyst, monitor, and evaluator of learning because the process of learning to think is a lifelong
one and can be enhanced by every kind of human experience.

11. Which among the following is the first essential characteristic of culture?
A. Ideational
B. Diverse
C. Cumulative
D. Learned

Answer D. Learned. The first essential characteristic of culture is that it is learned. The child has
the ability to learn behaviour patterns.
 12. Which of the following is the most important component in educational reform?
A. Student’s participation
B. School’s good relationship with parents
C. Parent’s involvement
D. Teacher’s interaction with parents and students.

Answer C. Parents involvement. The Department of Education posits that every school will
promote partnerships that will increase parental involvement and participation in promoting
the social, emotional and academic growth of children.

13. Macky, an 8 – year – old child , immediately kisses the hand of his elders whenever he
meets them. He learned this value by observing his elder sister and parents. This pattern
of acquiring values is based on this principle.
A. Values are intrinsically motivated.
B. Values are taught not caught.
C. Values are caught not taught.
D. Values are innate.

Answer C. Values are caught, not taught in the above scenario, Macky caught the values from
his parents.

14. What is man’s ultimate vocation and destiny according to Paulo Freire?
A. Rationalization
B. Humanization
C. Secularization
D. Deregulation

Answer B. Humanization – according to Freire this is the ultimate vocation and destiny of man.
This can be achieved through the process of conscientization, a process of becoming aware of
the contradictions existing within oneself and in society, and of gradually being able to bring
about personal and social transformations.

15. Teacher makes Roel full use of the question – and – answer as a model for discussion.
From whom is this question – and – answer method?
A. Kant
B. Socrates
C. Aristotle
D. Plato

Answer B. Socrates – this philosopher is known for his Socratic Dialogue. This technique refers
to the conversation method.
 16. The medium/media of instruction in schools during the Spanish era, was/were
________.
A. The vernacular
B. English
C. Spanish
D. Filipino

Answer C. during Spanish era, the medium of instruction was Spanish.

17. The following philosophers are proponents of perennialism , except _______.

A. Roberty Hutchins
B. Paolo Freire
C. Mortimer Adier
D. Greeks

Answer B. Paolo Freire . Robert Hutchins and Mortimer Adier are famous proponents of
perennialism, while Paolo Freire is known as a social reconstructional.

18. Which among the following describes fully of partnership between community and
school?
A. Commonality of interest and success
B. Mutual trust for other’s values and perspective
C. Admiration of one’s talent and aspiration
D. All of the above

Answer B. for a fruitful partnership to growth between community and school, mutual trust for
one another’s values, perspective and experiences must be maintained.

19. How can you best describe the philosophy of Confucius?

A. Moralistic
B. Humanistic
C. Egoistic
D. Idealistic

Answer B. Confucius philosophy is Humanistic. It occupies mainly with Human Relationship and
Virtues. Thus, his concept of the YI (Righteousness) and Jen (Human heartdness) are important.

20. Most countries outside the Philippines observe __________ high school education.
A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
 D. 7 years

Answer C. 6 years. This is commonly observed by countries outside the Philippines when it
comes to high school education.

21. The DECS was changed to DepEd because of this RA

A. RA 7722
B. RA7796
C. RA 9155
D. RA 7836

Answer C. RA 9155. This changed DECS to DepEd and transferred the “sports” to Philippine
Sports Commission and “culture” to the National Commission for the Culture and Arts.

22. This diagram show the different positions in the school structure and the different
channels available should a person wish to talk to a superior.
A. Chain of command
B. Organizational chart
C. Officer chart
D. plantilla

Answer B. Organizational chart this is a diagram that shows the different positions in the
organization and the flow of communication.

23. Teacher Rochelle affirms that being a teacher is a task entrusted to her by this world.
She therefore believes that teaching is a ____________.
A. Mission
B. Profession
C. Vocation
D. Bread butter

Answer C. Teaching is always considered a “Vocation” or task entrusted by the world.

24. Which of the following is not a teacher’s responsibility?

A. Keep school records
B. Write lesson plans
C. Conduct dialogue/conference with parents
D. Clean the school garden

Answer D. cleaning the garden is not part of the job description for a teacher. It is for the
maintenance personnel.
 25. Who among the following philosophers is against the “ banking concept of education”?
A. Paulo Freire
B. Neil Noddings
C. Allan Bloom
D. Jerome Bruner

Answer A. Paulo Freire. The’banking concept of education” viewed students as an empty

account that needs to be filled by the teacher. Paulo Freire seriously attacked this concept.

26. A father tells his daughter “You are woman. You are meant for the hoe and so for you,
going to school is not necessary.” Is the father CORRECT?
A. It depends on the place where the daughter and father live.
B. Yes, women are meant to be mothers only.
C. No, today women can take the job of men.
D. No, there is gender equality in education.

Answer D. The situation is common to those who do not believe in gender equality . Education
is for all. Everyone is entitled to have it.

27. For Aristotle who aspect/s of the subjects taught must be given emphasis.
A. Practical aspect
B. Theoretical aspect
C. Practical and Theoretical aspect
D. All of the above

Answer C. a balance between the theoretical and practical aspects according to Aristotle , must
be given emphasis in the subjects being taught.

28. Who chaired the report “ Learning the Treasure Within,” published by the UNESCO in
1996, by the international Commission on Education for the 21st century ? This
advocates four pillars of education.
A. Edgar Faure
B. Paolo Freire
C. Harry Broudy
D. Jacques Delors

Answer D. He chaired the report on Learning the Treasure Within.

29. What does the acronym EFA imply for schools?

A. The acceptance of exclusive schools for boys and for girls.
 B. The stress on the superiority of formal education over that of alternative
learning systems
C. Practice of inclusive education
D. The concentration of formal education system.

Answer C. This is one of the main facets of EFA or education for all, to make education
accessible to all.

30. This law expresses the mandate that the state “shall establish”, maintain and support a
complete and supported adequate and integrated system of education.”
A. RA 7722
B. RA 9155
C. 1987 Constitution
D. RA 7796

Answer C. it mandates that the government shall establish, maintain and support a complete ,
adequate and integrated system of education.

31. This government agency is tasked to identify “centers of excellence” in program area
needed for the development of world – class scholarship, nation – building and
development.
A. DepEd
B. CHED
C. TESDA
D. PAASCU

Answer B. CHED responsible for identifying Centers of Excellence or CENTEX.