SOCIAL DIMENSION OF EDUCATION
NAME:
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DATE: _________________
1. Ms Ortiz ranked No. 1 in March 2012 LET Exam. Upon learning this
by the school where she had her internship, she was offered
immediately of a position for the school year 2012 – 2013. She gladly
accepted this job offering. She submitted all the documents required
by the school and just waited for the result f her medical
examination. A week before the orientation for the newly hired
teachers, the result of her medical exam was released. She learned
that she had Tuberculosis. Which of the following do you think
should Ms Ortiz do?
A. Hide her sickness form the Principal and proceed to
teach in the S.Y 2012 – 2013
B. Ask the examining doctor to give her medical clearance
so that she can teach and assure the doctor that she will
continue her medication
C. Tell the Principal that she has changed her mind and
opted not to teach anymore
D. Discuss her medical condition to the Principal and defer
to teach until she gets well
2. Mrs Banaticla is a high school teacher known for her integrity and
credibility. In her community, she was regarded as one of the
leaders. All throughout her career as a teacher, she is also a part of
the board of canvassers every time there is an election. One time,
she was asked by her nephew to campaign for him in the
forthcoming election for he will run as a congressman. Should Mrs
Banaticla campaign for her nephew?
A. Yes, there is no reason why she can’t do this since blood
is thicker than water
B. Yes, she will campaign for her nephew and she will do it
discretely
C. No, she hates her nephew and it’s time to get even
D. No, she knows that it is against her principles as a
teacher and this might put her credibility as a teacher at
risk
3. Jonathan San Diego, a son of the Principal of Mapagpala
Elementary School is running as a mayor in their town. Is it ethical
for Principal San Diego to vote for his son during this election?
A. Yes, it is a constitutional right for Principal San Diego to
vote
B. Yes, his vote is an additional point for his son
C. No, out of delicadeza, he should refrain from voting
since his son is a candidate
D. No, he has no right to vote
4. Mrs Concepcion is a public high school teacher for 35 years. Every
time she was asked by her principal to attend a seminar, she refused
and requested that the new teacher will be the one to take her slot.
Is this correct?
A. Yes, Mrs Concepcion had enough of these seminars
B. Yes, Mrs Concepcion is about to retire and these
seminars will have longer use for her
C. No, Mrs Concepcion should take every opportunity to
attend a seminar for her own professional growth
D. No, Mrs Concepcion has the prerogative to what
seminar she will attend
5. Teacher Allyce doesn’t like Maria, her student who is expected to
graduate as class valedictorian. IN this regard, she is so impartial to
her, she also gave her low marks in recitation and project. Is this
correct?
A. Yes, it is the right of every teacher to determine the
mark of every student
B. Yes, it is a human nature to feel disgust to an individual
C. No, it si a mortal sin to hate anyone
D. No, it is a must that every teacher be impartial to some
students
6. Mrs Quinay was sked by the parents of Michael (her favorite
student) to help them get the concession of the school canteen. Mrs
Quinay, effortless made this possible for Michael’s parenst. In
return, Michael’s parent have her a brand new refrigerator as a gift.
How should Mrs Quinay react on this?
A. Accept the gift since she had made a favor for Michael’s
parents
B. Accept the gift and asked Michael’s parents to be
discrete about this
C. Accept not the gift and politely explain that it is against
the principle of being a teacher to adhere in such practice
D. Accept not the gift and tell to Michael’s parents that she
prefers cash over the refrigerator
7. The Code of Ethics for Professional teachers cover(s)
A. All private school teachers in all educational institutions
at the preschool, primary, elementary, secondary, and
tertiary levels whether academic, vocational, special,
technical and non-formal
B. All public school teachers in all educational institutions
at the preschool, primary, elementary, secondary, and
tertiary levels whether academic, vocational, special,
technical and non-formal
C. All public and private school teachers in all educational
institutions at the preschool, primary, elementary,
secondary, tertiary levels whether academic, vocational,
special, technical, and non-formal
D. All public and private school teachers in all educational
institutions at the preschool, primary, elementary,
secondary, tertiary levels whether academic, vocational,
special, technical and non-formal
8. Which of the following is a mark of a good teacher?
A. Has the control of the class
C. Has he capacity to implement corporal punishment
B. Has the mastery of the lesson
D. Has the habit of preparing for visual aids
9. Under the “learning to do”, which of the following instrument
must be acquired so that a person can perform his work effectively
10. “Life is what you make?
A. Insight
C. Communication
B. Competence
D. Compromise
10. “Life is what you make it.” It exemplifies best what _________ is.
A. Existentialism
C. Progressivism
B. Humanism
D. Essentialism
11. Mr De Guzman is regarded as the best teacher in their school. He
is known not only because he teaches well but also because of his
integrity and credibility. In addition, he is also an adviser in their
barangay. Without the knowledge of everyone he is a consistently
attending the cockfight in his adjacent town every other day. He is
also known for betting a big amount of money in every game. Can he
continue doing this considering his profession as a teacher?
A. Yes, this activity is not affecting his work as a teacher
B. Yes, this activity is being funded by his own money
C. No, this activity will not merit him reasonable for social
recognition
D. No, this activity may lead him to financial loss and
problem
12. What do you think would be the action of a teacher who found
out and has proven that his principal is involved in the malversation
of funds of their school?
A. Malign him through an anonymous letter
B. Circulate this issue and let him become a gossip
C. Present the charge to a competent authority
D. Ignore what the teacher has discovered about this
action of the principal
13. After listening to the homily of the priest about fidelity.
Catherine has a moment of reflection. Her understanding of the
value of fidelity has become deeper as she related this to her past
experience. This typifies what kind of philosophy?
A. Constructivism
C. Humanism
B. Reconstructivism
D. Existentialism
14. Teacher Reian is a new teacher. She realizes that handling her
students misbehaviour is a very demanding aspect of classroom
management. In this regard, she thought of giving up teaching. What
advice can you give her?
A. Agree with the class on what rules to follow
B. Report every student’s misbehaviour to the principal
C. Set the ground rules for the whole class
D. None of the above
15. If a teacher as an advocate f “banking concept of education”, he
or she viewed students as?
A. Clear amount to be filled by the teacher
B. Dormant account to be activated by the teacher
C. Wobble account to be balanced by the teacher
D. All of the above
16. After studying the Principle of Identity. Teacher Beng asks her
students to determine which among the given set of problems
conforms o the said identity. This shows that Teacher Beng upholds
this kind of activity?
A. Perennialism
C. Essentialism
B. Progressivism
D. Naturalism
17. Teacher Carol, is a neophyte teacher. One time a mother of one
of her students confronted and maligned her in front of her
colleagues. How should teacher Carol react on this kind of situation?
A. Walk away and ignore the mother
B. Answer back the mother and malign her too
C. Allow the mother to keep on maligning her until it’s
time for her to do the same
D. Wait until the emotion of the mother subsides and
invite her to discuss the concern with the principal or
guidance counsellor
18. During the distribution of the report card, which of the following
must be foremost concern of a teacher?
A. Discuss the projects of the school
B. Discuss the progress as well as the deficiencies of the
students
C. Discuss the unsettled bill of the students
D. Discuss the complaints of other teachers and classmates
of the student
19. Which of the following would best describe the role of schools?
A. To educate the citizens
B. To fit the citizens into the society
C. To educate the citizens to change the society
D. All of the above
20. Which of the following is the political purpose of the school?
A. To teach the basic cognitive skills
B. To foster patriotism and loyalty to the existing political
order
C. To familiarize every citizen of their various function in
the society
D. To prepare every citizen for the world of work
21. How will you classify the purpose of the school as it concerns
with the training and preparation of citizens for the world of work?
A. Political Purposes
C. Economic Purposes
B. Cognitive Purposes
D. Social Purposes
22. Which of the following will best describe the purpose of holistic
education?
A. To prepare the students to meet the challenges of living
and schooling
 B. To prepare the students to meet the challenges of B. Stop the relationship because teacher Leor is not
schooling and society allowed to have a romantic relationship with any of his
students
C. To prepare the students to meet the challenges of living
and society C. Defer the relationship and wait for the right time

D. All of the above D. None of the above

23. To ensure holistic education, students must have the knowledge
and understanding of?
A. Themselves and their healthy relationships with others
B. Social development and resilience
C. Beauty, truth and transcendental experience
28. After finishing the degree in education, Teacher Marie learns
that learning never stops. In fact, she accumulates more knowledge
after leaving the portal of her alma mater. This typifies what kind of
philosophy?
A. Constructivism
C. Progessivism

D. All of the above B. Perennialism

24. Which of the following is NOT under the Code of Ethics for
Teachers regarding Teacher and Business?
A. No teacher shall act, directly or indirectly, as agent of,
or be financially interested in, any commercial venture
which furnish textbooks and other school commodities in
the purchase and disposal of which he can exercise official
influence, except only when his assigned is his inherently,
related to such purchase and disposal; provided they shall
be in accordance with the existing regulations; provided,
further, that members of duly recognized teachers
cooperatives may participate in the distribution and sale of
such commodities
B. A teacher has no right to engage, directly or indirectly,
in legitimate income generation
C. A teacher shall maintain a good reputation with respect
to the financial matters such as in the settlement of his
debts and loans in arranging satisfactorily his private
financial affairs
D. None of the above
25. Teacher Mely, a neophyte in the field, experienced for the first
time a complaint from the mother of one of her students during the
distribution of report cards. Which of the following do you think
must be the attitude of Teacher Mely?
A. Bring the mother to the guidance counsellor
B. Ignore the complaint of the mother
C. Listen to the complaint of the mother with sympathy
D. None of the above
26. Thea listened to the advice given by her sister to end the
relationship that she has with Gilbert. However, her sister learned
that the advice she has given was not followed and Thea decided to
continue the relationship. This action of Thea is a manifestation of
what kind of philosophy?
D. Humanism
29. Reian Therese is an advocate of the principle “making the most
of your life”. She is indeed an advocate of what kind of philosophy?
A. Humanism
C. Realism
B. Idealism
D. Existentialism
30. Student Dianne hits her classmate. What do you think should her
teacher do so that she can learn the consequence of her action?
A. Ask Dianne’s classmate to hit her too
B. Request Dianne to stand for the entire period
C. Give Dianne a failing mark in the subject
D. None of the above
31. Principal Lourdes asks the assistance of Teacher Elvie to prepare
the report to be presented to the District Supevisor. After the
presentation, the District Supervisor commended her for her
excellent report. She even asks her to print the materials for the
distribution to other principals. In the printed work, Principal
Lourdes des not even acknowledge teacher Elvie Is this morally
correct?
A. Yes, the principal has all the right to decide who will be
acknowledged
B. Yes, the principal knows that teacher Elvie is afraid of
her and will not complaint
C. Yes, the principal must impress her district supervisor
and hide the truth that is not her alone who prepared the
report
D. None of the choices are correct

A. Essentialism
C. Perennialism

B. Existentialism
D. Humanism

27. Teacher Leor and student Joy are mutually attracted the first
time they saw each other. Thus mutual attraction developed into
love. Eventually, the teacher-student became a boyfriend-girlfriend
relationship. Can they continue this kind of relationship?

A. Continue the relationship but teacher Leor must

exercise utmost professional discretion so as to protect
the interest of one another