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Professional Education Test (Sample Let Items With Rationalizations)
RATIONALIZATIONS)
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
1. Yuan always waits at his neighbor Gerald every morning. He enjoys seeing him while
biking and imitates the actions of Gerald while he rides his own bike. Who is the
proponent of Social Learning Theory which applies in the situation?
A. Bandura
C. Bruner
B. Kohlberg
D. Skinner
RATIONALIZATION: A- Albert Bandura developed the Social Learning Theory and advocated that children learn
from what they see in the environment.
2. A child submitted a poor written report but packaged with brightly colored paper. This
showcases_______.
A. Art over academics
C. art over science
B. Substance over porma D. porma over substance
RATIONALIZATION: D- When a student focuses more on designs and embellishments rather than of content of a
report, then it shows porma over substance.
5.
A boy is closer to his mother and a girl is close to her father. These instances are
under_.
A. Oedipal complex
C. phallic stage
B. Latent stage
D. Pre-genital stage
RATIONALIZATION: C-when a boy is closer to the mother (Oedipus complex) and a girl is closer to her father
(Electra complex), these instances are under Freuds phallic stage in the Psychosexual Development Theory.
RATIONALIZATION: D-idealism because it stresses the existence of ideas independent from the material world.
Ideas that which exist in the mind are the only reality.
2. Teacher Jessy has not only explained the concept of Philosophy of Education but also
imparted this to her students. This demonstrates what kind of philosophy?
A. Naturalism
B. Idealism
C. Realism
D. Perennialism
RATIONALIZATION: C-realism concerns with what is real, actual. For ideas to be realized, they must be transferred
or demonstrated.
4. In his class, Teacher Jakob always presents principles and values so as to encourage his
students to examine them and decide for themselves whether to accept them or not.
What kind of philosophy does he practice?
A. Idealism
C. Humanism
B. Essentialism
D. Existentialism
RATIONALIZATION: D-Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasizes subjectivity, freedom and responsibility.
5.
When a teacher emphasizes that mans sense should be trusted because they are the
only way to acquire knowledge, the teacher can be regarded as____.
A. Naturalist
C. Empiricist
B. Realist
D. Pragmatist
RATIONALIZATION: C-empiricism upholds that the only source of knowledge is the senses and sense-based
experience.
3. Which among the following devices can be a scaled replica of a certain object?
A. Mock ups
C. globes
B. Models
D. maps
RATIONALIZATION: B- models like Heart Models are scaled replicas.
4.
Which of the following would be the best choice if a teacher would like to focus on
attitudinal change?
A. Dramatization
C. role play
B. Field study
D. simulation
RATIONALIZATION: C-role playing allows the child to shows his own personal emotions and therefore is a good
option when focusing on attitudinal change.
5. This method relies heavily upon showing the learners a model performance.
A. Activity
C. reporting
B. Demonstration
D. field study
NATURALISM
o Naturalism stands for a democratic and universal way-everyone must be educated in the
same manner
o Education is in accordance to human development and growth
o Emphasis is given more on the physical development-informal exercise-and hygiene of
the person rather of the 3 Rs
o Aims to unfold the childs potential not to prepare him for a definite vocation or social
position-but to prepare him to adapt to the changing times and needs
o Consequently, ones conduct is governed by impulse, instincts and experience.
o It puts the child at the center of educational process and prepares him to experience life
as it is.
IDEALISM
o Ideas are the only true reality, the ultimate truths for matter is nothing but just a mere
representation of ideas.
o Emphasis is given on knowledge obtained by speculation and reasoning for its central
tenet is that ideas are the only things worth knowing for
o Focus is on conscious reasoning of the mind in order to attain truth. This includes the
activities pertinent to the human mind such as introspection and intuition and the use
of logic
o Its aim is to discover the full potentials in child and cultivates it in order to prepare him
for a better position in the society and for him to serve the society better
o Emphasis is given on subjectsphilosophy, literature, religion and historythat will
develop and enhance the mind of the child
o Methods used in teaching include lecture, discussion and Socratic dialogue
o Character development is through emulation of examples and heroes
REALISM
o The most effective way to find about reality is to study it through organized, separate and
systematically arranged matteremphasis is on subject matter concerning Science and
Mathematics
o Methods used in teaching include recitation, experimentation and demonstration
o Character development is through training in the rules of conduct
EXIXTENTIALISM
o Subject matter is personal choice
o Learning is based on the willingness of the student to choose and give meaning to the
subject
o Emphasis is given on the students rather than on the curriculum content
o Students should not be treated as objects to be measured and standardized
o Methods are geared on giving opportunities for the students for self-actualization and
self-direction
o Schools should originate policies and progress that will bring social reforms and orders
o Teachers should be an instrument to encourage and lead students in the program or
social reforms
o Curriculum emphasizes on social reforms as the aim of education. It focuses on student
experience and taking social actions on real problems
o Method of teaching include the problem-oriented type (students are encouraged to
critically examine cultural heritage), group discussions, inquiry, dialogues, interactions
and community-based learning
o The classroom will serve as a laboratory in experimenting school practices bringing the
world into the classroom
BEHAVIORISM
o Asserts that human beings are shaped entirely by their external environment
o The only reality is the physical world
NATIONALISM
o The most important development was the creation of common language
o Stresses on the teaching of the principles of democracy, and duties of citizenship
o Stimulates the development of the state which includes the control and support of public
school system
o Curriculum includes the teaching of grammar, geography and history
o Method of teaching gives emphasis on the content regarding on nature studies, physical
exercises and play activities
HUMANISM
o Education is a process and should not be taken abruptly. The unfolding of human
character proceeds with unfolding of nature
o The learner should be in control of his destiny
o Concern is more on methods which include theme writing rather than oral discussions,
drills and exercises, playing
o Asserts the importance of playing in the curriculum
o Emphasizes motivations and the use of praise and rewards
o Curriculum includes subjects concerning literary appreciation, physical education, social
training in manners and development
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