Review Flashcards on Teacher, Community, School Culture, and Organizational Leadership

Flashcards to help review key concepts from lecture notes on the teacher and the community, school culture, and organizational leadership.

According to the Department of Education's emphasis on basic skills, what is the philosophical basis for this?

Essentialism

What theory underlies the view of students as unique, free-choosing, and responsible individuals?

Existentialism

Which philosophy has greatly contributed to the tradition of religious rituals in Philippine schools ?

Confucianism

To make Roman education truly utilitarian, how should the day-to-day lessons be taught?

Related and linked to the events happening in everyday life.

Which civilization influenced the military training requirements among students in the secondary and tertiary levels?

Romans

Which philosophy has the educational objective to indoctrinate Filipinos to accept the teachings of the Catholic church?

Idealism

Virtue as one component in the teaching of Rizal as a course focuses on the teaching of good and beauty consistent with the good and beauty in God. What philosophy supports this?

Idealism

Which stressed the goal of education for social transformation, recognizing the possible contribution of future citizens to national development goals?

Roman education

The progressivists emphasized the individuality of the child. What is the concern of the reconstructionists?

Social problem

Which of the following quotations does not conform to the Christian doctrine of Education for Humanitarianism?

Not on bread alone is man to live but on every utterance that comes from mouth of God

Scouting and Citizen's Army Training (CAT) give training in character-building, citizenship training, etc. which leads to the creation of a new social order and a new society eventually. What philosophy supports this?

Social reconstructionism

Teacher V demonstrated the technique on how to group students according to their needs and interests and how to use self-paced instructional materials. Which philosophy is manifested in this activity?

Progressivism

Teacher G, a Christian Living teacher, puts so much significance on values development and discipline. What could be her educational philosophy?

Idealism

Which one does not illustrate the principle that rights and duties are correlative?

The right of an unmarried pregnant teacher to abort her baby in relation to her duty to protect her name and her job as a teacher

Why should a teacher take the obligation upon himself to study and understand the custom and traditions of the community where he works?

To have a sympathetic attitude for the people of the community

A teacher who is a recognized expert in carpentry works, taught his students how to prepare and construct good and aesthetic furniture from local resources. What cultural transmission process is this?

Enculturation

Every first day of the school year, Miss Reyes prepared activities which will make her Grade 2 children, sing, plan, learn and introduce themselves to the class. What process did the teacher emphasize?

Socialization

Which program in the educational system seems to be aligned to the Christian humanitarian principle respect for the human personality?

The promotion of the basic human rights of the Filipino

With a death threat over his head, Teacher Liza is directed to pass an undeserving student, if she is a hedonist, which of the following will she do?

Pass the student. Why suffer the threat?

Which philosophy approves a teacher who lectures most of the time and requires his students to memorize the rules of grammar?

Idealism

In a student conducted, the pupils were asked which nationality they would prefer if given a choice. Majority of the pupils wanted to be Americans. In this case, in which obligation relative to the state are schools seemed to be failing?

Promote national pride

Which subject in the elementary and likewise in the secondary schools are similar to the goal of Rome to train the students for citizenship?

THE/TLE

Which of the following schools practices is not based on Social Reconstructionism?

Promoting culture and arts in schools

Which of the following is the focus of the Japanese education in the Philippines?

Vocational and health education

According to reconstructionism, the goal of education is to bring about a new social order. Which practice best manifests this view?

The class undertakes well-planned projects in the community

Teacher A, a Values Education teacher emphasizes ethics in almost all her lessons. Which of the following emphasizes the same?

Moral Education

Which reform in the Philippine Educational System advocates the use of English and Filipino as media of instruction in specific learning areas?

Bilingual Education

Activities planned by school clubs/organizations show school-community connection geared towards society's needs. What philosophy is related to this?

Social reconstructionism

What philosophy is related to the practice of schools acting as laboratory for teaching reforms and experimentation?

Progressivism

Which of the following situations presents a value conflict?

The teacher has students whose parents want their children to obtain higher grades than what they are capable of getting.

Which situation shows that a sense of nationhood is exemplified?

The class conducted a debate using Filipino as medium

A teacher who believes in the progressivist theory of education would embrace certain reforms on methodology. Which reform would be consistent with this theory?

Active participation of teachers

What philosophy of education advocates that the curriculum should only include universal and unchanging truths?

Perennialism

Which of the following is not a function of the school?

Reproduction of species

Which move liberalized access to education during Spanish period?

The establishment of at least one primary school for boys and girls in each municipality

Which of the following is the chief aim of Spanish education?

Propagation of the Catholic religion

Which of the following is the aim of our education during the Commonwealth period?

Purely nationalistic and democratic

Which of the following is not a reason why the basic education curriculum has been restructured?

To help raise the achievement level of students

Which philosophy of education influence the singing of the National Anthem in schools?

Nationalism

Who among the following believes that learning requires disciplined attention, regular homework, and respect for legitimate authority?

Essentialist

Which of the following is the main function of the philosophy of education?

Define the goals and set the direction for which education is to strive

Homeroom advisers always emphasize the importance of cleanliness of the body. Children are taught how to wash their hands before and after eating. What is this practice called?

Social norm

Which curricular move served to strengthen spiritual and ethical values?

Re-introducing science as a subject in Grade 1

The greatest happiness lies in the contemplative use of mind, said Plato. Which of the following activities adheres to this?

Instrospection

Your teacher is of the opinion that the word and everything in it are ever changing and so teaches you the skill to cope with the changes. Which in his governing philosophy?

Experimentalism

Teacher Myra says: "If it is billiard that brings students out of the classroom, let us bring it into the classroom. Perhaps, I can use it to teach Math". To which philosophy does teacher Myra adheres to?

Progressivism

Which of the following should be done to build a sense of pride among Filipino youth?

Re-study our history and stress on our achievements as people

A teacher who subscribes to the pragmatic philosophy of education believes that experience study should follow learning in her teaching. Which of the following does she do to support her belief?

Providing learners opportunities to apply theories and principles

Which philosophy influenced the cultivation of reflective and meditative skills in teaching?

Zen Buddhism

Which of the following situation manifests a balance between teachers responsibility and accountability?

She teaches as much as she could for duration of the period.

Which of the following conditions manifests trend of globalization?

The incorporation of local and national economies into a worldwide global economy

According to the Delors report, there are a number of main tensions central to the problems of the twenty first century that we need to overcome. One of them is the challenge to an individual how he or she can adapt to the changing world without forgetting or turning his/her back from the past. What kind of tension or conflict is manifested in this situation?

Tension between the global and the local

Which of the following features represents the new paradigm shift in education?

Lifelong education for all

What is the measure of relevance in education?

Functionality and meaningfulness

What is the concern of Multicultural Education?

The exploration of concepts of cultural diversity, similarities and prejudices to promote cultural understanding.

Which of the following may be considered an economic impact of globalization on education?

Increasing commercialization of education and the corporate takeover of education

Which of the following aptly describes Marshall McLuhans' concept of global village?

The idea that because of rapid globalization and development in technology, the world has become one global village where increased diversity and difference among people has become more pronounced than ever.

When planning her lessons and units, Mrs. Jones is careful to include books and resources from a variety of cultures and ethnic groups. What kind of education is this?

Multicultural education

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of globalization?

The expansion of economic protectionism and isolation of poor countries

Which of the following illustrates the major paradigm shift in education in the 21st century?

Shift from rigid subject matter to a more interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary pedagogical approach.

What educational approach/perspective recognizes the knowledge and experience of women, racial groups and ethnic groups as being just, as valid and relevant as the knowledge of dominant groups in mainstream academic discourse?

Inclusive education

How does the notion of cultural relativity and variability affect the teaching-learning processes in school?

The teacher should be wary of differing cultural points of view and must make sure that students will see things the same way.

Which among the following is the focus of Civic Education?

Learning for effective participation in democratic and development processes at both local and national levels.

Which of the following initiatives would NOT help a school address diversity?

Using ability grouping

If the teacher is emphasizing the development of the learner's competency to transform knowledge into innovations and job-creation, what pillar of education does s/he is actually promoting?

Learning to Do

What pillar of education which emphasizes learning to be human, through acquisition of knowledge, skills and values conducive to personality development?

Learning to Be

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?

Introduce multicuturalism in the class and provide activities for practice.

Which of the following qualities should be developed by the pillar, Learning to Live Together?

Strong appreciation of the diversity of the human race

Which of the following statements about Gender is correct?

Gender is socially and culturally-constructed.

UNICEF and UNESCO are two key UN agencies which are particularly active advocates of education for peace. Which of the following is not supported by UNESCO in promoting peace in the schools?

Enable the teachers to stress peace-making in social studies classroom only when necessary

One way to advance peace education is through partnerships of various non-governmental organizations, education institutions, United Nations specialized bodies which link ideals of peace with research and practice. One such significant examples is the Hague Agenda for Peace and Justice for the 21st Century. What is the aim of the Agenda's Global Campaign for Peace Education?

Supports the UN Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World and to introduce peace and human rights education into all educational institutions.

The impact of conflict on children whether as victims of war or child soldiers has been brought to world attention through media, international organizations and eye witness accounts. What is the best thing to do to help children affected by conflict?

Employ education to regain parts of a lost children and to facilitate the experiences that support healthy social, emotional and intellectual growth and development

The United Nations is committed to address climate through mitigation and adaptation. Which of the following is the best way of addressing the issue?

Facilitate and execute agreements on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation to protect forests and sustain the livelihoods of the people who depend on them.

Why are educational environments very crucial to peace education?

All of the above

What is celebrated every December 10?

Human Rights Day

What kind of tension is referred to when people prefer to have quick answers and ready solution to many problems even if its calls for a patient, concerted, negotiated strategy of reform?

Tension between long term and short term considerations

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?

Learning to Do

Which of the following is NOT true about the Four Pilalrs of Learning?

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.

What pillar of education of J. Delors (UNESCO) focuses on voc-tech relevant to people-centered human development?

Learning to Do

The rapid traversing of ideas, attitudes and values across national borders that generally leads to an interconnectedness and interaction between peoples of diverse cultures and ways of life. What is being referred to?

Cultural Globalization

Which is considered a political impact of globalization?

The threat to the autonomy of national educational systems by globalization.

What United Nation Decade are we celebrating for 2005-2014?

Educating for Sustainable Development

With the growing competition brought about by globalization, what is preferred by most employers in hiring their employees?

Flexible

Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe contextualized learning as a major paradigm shift in education?

From limited access to time-bound and space limited education, to borderless education, lifelong learning for all in a learning society.

What current current trend in education focuses on the study of the basic concepts, beliefs and values underlying our democratic political community and constitutional order?

Civic education

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?

Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

Which among the following statements about Human Rights Education (HRE) is correct?

HRE needs to focus on the values, principles, and standards and human rights and how they can be translated into day-to-day actions

What is the implication and globalization to the practice and experience of education?

Commodification and the corporate takeover of education

Which of the following skills corresponds to the Fourth Pillar of Learning, "Learning to live together"?

Empathy and cooperative social behavior

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Multicultural education?

Culturally discriminating

What is the character of education that manifests democratization of access and inclusivity?

Equity

What is the kind of education that emphasizes human-earth relationships and fosters a vision of education for sustainable development to build a global culture of ecological responsibility?

Environmental Education

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of multicultural education?

Multicultural education promotes independence of various ethnic groups in development and supports fragmented view of the world.

Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of social media?

Mass media decreases prejudice and discrimination.

Which among the following rights manifests rule of law and good governance?

Right of participation

Which among the following is NOT a core principle of human rights?

Independency

How are human rights principles reflected in the activities of national and local governments?

Legislating laws to include rights education in all levels of schooling

Which of the following could be a reason to justify peace education as a series of "teaching encounters" or teaching-learning process?

All of the above

Which of the following is accurate in regard to working with parents in diverse classrooms?

Teachers should strive to use a variety of ways to keep parents informed, including parents who cannot speak English or Filipino.l

Which of the following is NOT a guiding statement of peace education?

Peace education teaches students what to think rather than how to think.