Principles of

Teaching 1
Judith Anne N. Tomogon
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1. Should a teacher involve his/her students
in planning the instructional objectives?

A. Yes, they will be given a tip on what questions to asks.

B. Yes, with shared objectives, they become self-
motivated.
C. No, they will not be ready for it at the beginning.
D. No, with cognitive objectives at the start, irrelevant
questions are formulated.
2. Instructional objectives in the affective
domain includes receiving, responding,
valuing and the highest level is ______?

A. acceptance or preference
B. selection attention or willingness to receive
C. sequence or feelings of satisfaction
D. conceptualization of a value system
 3. One of the principles of learning states
that “Learning is emotional as well as
intellectual.” Give your interpretation.

A. Internalization of ideas result to better learning.

B. Teachers should appeal to their student’s acquisition of ideas.
C. Learning is maximized if feelings and thoughts are in harmony.
D. Teachers must draw the learners’ ideas and skills.
4. According to Dewey, teachers should make a
significant analysis of their own actions, decisions
and success or failures in teaching daily lessons.
This activity is indicative of their ability to
employ_____?

A. assessment agenda C. personality development

B. experiential teaching D. reflective teaching
5. What is one advantage of using the project
method in Science Teaching?

A. It tests the student’s manipulative skill.

B. It requires students to present in concrete form
how a principle works,
C. It requires assistance of experts on the subject
D. It develops high-level thinking and learning
 6. A left-brain dominant individual is portrayed as
one who is analytic, linear and responds to logic. A
right-brain person is viewed as ______.

A. one who prefers to begin with details leading to a generalization.

B. vernal, impulsive and learns sequentially.
C. global, holistic and responds to emotions.
D. one who is more comfortable with details and patterns.
7. How can a teacher help students with different
learning and thinking styles continue to learn more
effectively?

A. Allow sufficient time for processing, different types of info.

B. Provide a general overview of the lesson.
C. Use a variety of reflection strategies
D. Use questions of all types to stimulate various levels of
thinking and valuing.
8. Students possessing intrapersonal intelligence,
learn through dominant involvement of_______?

A. interaction with the environment

B. Own feelings, attitudes and values
C. reasoning and problem solving skills
D. interaction with others
9. The process of problem solving and learning is
highly unique and individual. This principle
means_____?

A. students can adapt alternative problem solving models

B. students can modify their own personal styles.
C. each student becomes aware of how learning styles can be
changed.
D. each student has his/her own distinctive style of and solving
problems.
10. It refers to an activity where there is no
script, no dialogues, no costumes and no
props are required. It uses non-verbal cues.

A. Pantomime C. Dramatization
B. Role Play D. Simulation
11. What is the best method to use in
presenting a lesson which would need
sophisticated and expensive equipment and
technical know-how?

A. problem solving C. demonstration

B. inquiry approach D. cooperative learning
12. It is a teaching approach that views
learning as an active process that creates a
meaningful connection between prior
experience and the present learning activity
hence results in better understandings and
meanings. This approach is known as?

A. inquiry C. problem solving

B. metacognitive D. constructivism
 13. Research findings showed that
student’s motivation may vary according to
socio-economic background. Which
observation can attest to this?

A. Females are more likely than males to earn higher grades.

B. Students from low-income families are among those likely to be
at risk for failing and dropping from school.
C. Gifted students are more highly motivated.
D. More boys than girls become underachievers.
14. In implementing an inquiry approach,
what will be the most effective component
to facilitate the smooth probe of the concept
to be learned?

A. appropriate questioning technique

B. different materials to be used
C. laboratory manual
D. Review of the previous lesson
15. When students recognize a situation
as something similar in a way to what was
experienced before, the tendency is to use
the knowledge and skills they learned to a
new situation. This theory illustrates _____?

A. transfer of learning C. degree of meaningfulness

B. information processing D. meaningful learning
 16. How can a teacher enhance her/his
questioning technique for an effective
teacher-student interactions?

A. extend wait time until the student respond

B. allow sufficient “think time” at least 7-10 seconds
C. immediately call another student in case one cannot answer
D. you may answer your own question if no one can answer
17. When asked why she has incomplete
assignments everyday, she answered, “I have no
one to ask for help. My parents leave for office very
early in the morning and returns late, oftentimes
tired”. As her teacher what can you do?

A. warn the parents that the child will fail when unaided.
B. meet with the parents and together discuss how home and
school can bridge their concerns and assistance as learners
C. write the parents about their responsibilities in helping their
children as learners.
D. Advise her to talk to her parents for much-needed help.
18. You are to teach the difference
between the parts of a complete and an
incomplete flower. They brought to class
only common examples of complete
flowers. What will you do?

A. continue by reciting on the parts of both

B. draw the parts of the incomplete flowers if there is none.
C. go out to the lawn and look for flowers of weeds and wild
grasses that are samples of incomplete flowers.
D. emphasize the parts of a complete flower only.
19. In order to adapt to the student’s diverse
background and learning styles, teachers may vary
their methods of assessing and evaluating student
learning. The appropriate methods then are?

I. Oral reports III. Dramatic presentation

II. Panel discussion IV. Constructing Projects

A. I, III and IV C. I and II only

B. I, II, III and IV D. I, II and III
20. The use of a planetarium to show the
arrangement of the planets, together with
their rotation and revolution around the sun
is an example of a teaching strategy
called___?

A. demonstration C. use of models

B. simulation D. direct instruction
21. Teacher E interviewed 5 students for
their reasons of being absent twice during
the week for several months. Then she
showed the whole situation in a cause (lack
of transport fare) and effect (missing a day
in class). What kind of diagram will best
show this?

A. fishbone diagram C. flow chart

B. tree diagram D. stream chart
22. The use of TV and film will bring to the
classroom “live broadcast” of world events as they
happen. What are the other advantages of using it?
Complete the statement “The students are provided
_________________.
I. exciting sights and sounds
II. close up view of big events
III. most believable news source

A. I, II and III C. I and III only

B. I and II only D. II and III only
23. Using TV and films has limitations also
as instructional tools. As a teacher, which is
missed by the students during the viewing?

A. the small screen size

B. the meaning of the lesson objectives
C. the chance to interact and be creative
D. hands-on activities
24. In a project-based multimedia learning
strategy, the students learn new knowledge
and basic skills. Aside from being actively
engaged in the learning task, they get
involved in ___________.

A. acquiring technological skills rather than content

B. making use of extended period of time allowed
C. learning to use the computer in organizing data
D. planning, designing and producing a multimedia product for
presentation.
 25. A report from PAGASA showed an
increasing trend in daily temperature from
January to March. How can students best
present such trend to the class?

A. flowchart B. Map C. drawing D. bar graph

26.One interesting instructional visual is Edgar
Dale’s Cone of Experience. Visualizing the cone
which represents his theory on the importance of
sensory experiences, what are at the bottom and
at the top of the cone?

A. direct purposeful experience; verbal symbols

B. contrived experiences; visual symbols
C. demonstration; motion pictures
D. dramatized experience; study trips
27. Which one describes journal writing as
a teaching technique?

A. It is a record of their attitudes, habits of work in one day.

B. It is a good source of information about one’s own strength an
weaknesses
C. It is like a diary of what transpires during a learning episode
D. It serves as an evaluation instrument
28. One of this is not a feature of
cooperative learning

A. individual accountability
B. face-to-face interaction
C. positive interdependence
D. group accountability for learning
29. Comprehension skills comprise
the following except for___?

A. finding the main idea

B. recreational reading
C. sequencing events
D. reading critically
30. To make her students participate more often
during class discussion, science teacher Mrs.
Karyn Cervantes that she can apply Operant
Conditioning by way of_____?

A. giving more incentives to her students, such as additional

grades and small tokens.
B. emphasizing group sharing and guiding them in thinking
critically and innovatively.
C. instilling metacognition in them through modeling.
D. letting them reflect on how they think about their subjects
 31. Porma (form) over substance is evident in
students in one of these instances.

A. Harvey submitted his comprehensive written report to Mrs.

Topacio even if it was slightly soiled with tomato ketchup.
B. Kesha submitted her written report on time to Ms. Yalung even
if it’s reeked of the cigarette she smoked before the class.
C. Joel submitted his written report to Mr. Chow a week in
advance.
D. Olivia submitted her poorly written report, which was printed on
perfumed stationary to her English Teacher.
 32. Which of the following assumptions serves as
basis of the utilization of Performance Objectives?

A. Tangible performance changes when learners undergo the

learning process.
B. When a teacher teaches well, learners tend to be successful.
C. Not all learning can be seen.
D. Performance objectives ensure that students learn.
33. For the lesson to have a consistent and strong
connection from start to finish, it must
have_______?

A. conciseness C. symmetry
B. coherence D. clarity
34. This component serves as the piece
de resistance (finale) of the goal-oriented
instruction,

A. activity conceptualization C. topic identification

B. objective formulation D. evaluation
35. Which of the following is the lowest level of
affective behavior, according to Krathwohl?

A. responding C. valuing
B. organization D. characterization
36. Some of Teacher Hermie’s students have been
continually observed to have had problems in
comprehending his Math lessons, in which he
keeps on lecturing. What is the best thing for him to
do in order to help his students catch up with the
lessons?

A. Keep on teaching even if his style does not change.

B. Give pop quizzes to his students.
C. Encourage student participation during every meeting.
D. Give his students low grades.
37. This type of power is manifested by a teacher
when he shows his students his vast knowledge of
a subject-matter.

A. philosophical power C. legitimate power

B. expert power D. referent power approachable
38. This influence technique is best applied to the
following example: Mr. Mamon Loc looks in his
students eyes to tell them that he disapproves of
their mischievous behavior.

A. proximity control C. direct appeal

B. interest boosting D. signal interference
39. Teacher Christine, a new teacher of the
university, can assert her reward power to her
students by_____?

A. showing her students that she knows the lesson very well.
B. assuring her students that they can succeed in class.
C. asserting her students of her authority
D. giving her students the grades that are tantamount to their
efforts
40. Which of the following needs are addressed
when teachers encourage active class participation
through individual and group activities?

A. The need to be accepted, important and appreciated.

B. The need to be popular within the group
C. The need to be close to the teacher
D. The need to be happy and satisfied at the expense of others.
41. This classroom practice is not recommended
because it does not promote sound classroom
management.

A. enforcing firm and fair discipline in the classroom

B. applying rules and regulations on a case-to-case basis
C. developing a system of coming in and going out of the room
D. establishing rules, regulations and routines starting on the
day of school
42. Ms. Arenas uses low-profile classroom
techniques, therefore managing her classroom well
while reading a story to the class. Which of the
following techniques could have been employed by
her?

A. after-school detention
B. Note to parents or guardian
C. raising the pitch of the voice
D. sending students off to the principal
43. Which among the statement below does not
characterize effective classroom management?

A. It teaches students to depend on others for self-control and

self-regulation.
B. It redirects misbehavior quickly once it occurs
C. It respects cultural norms and creeds of students
D. Strategies are uncomplicated that they can be enforced
consistently.
44. Teacher Cincy can exercise legitimate
authority in the classroom by way of
______?

A. When pupils look at her as an individual on a higher level

B. Acting “ in loco parentis” towards all her students
C. Instilling the importance of good grades
D. Making them realize that she knows her subject matter with
full mastery
45. Kounin asserts that one of the characteristics of
an effective manager is “With-it-ness”. Which
principle serves as the basis of “with-it-ness”?

A. Have a mouth ready to speak any time

B. Have minds packed with intellect and alertness
C. Have hands that write fast
D. Have eyes at the back of one’s head
 46. Which of the following is the best non-verbal
way to manage an off-task behavior?

A. redirecting a student’s attention to the task and checking his

progress from time to time
B. Stop your class activity to correct a student who does
something else
C. Moving closer to the students
D. Making direct eye contact or stern look
47. Candice is known as a firm yet fair,
compassionate and approachable teacher. Which
kind of power does Teacher Candice yield over her
students?

A. reward power C. referent power

B. expert power D. legitimate power
48. Which type of questioning does Mr. Adona used
when he does follow-up questioning in order to
elicit more from his students and to make them
think more critically?

A. Probing C. guiding
B. leading D. investigating
 49. Which of the following does not encourage
student participation?

A. Quiet members are allowed to remain quiet and passive

B. During discussion, feelings and emotions are allowed to be in
the open
C. The teacher shows emphatic listening towards all her students
D. Directions are given clearly and concisely by the teacher
50. The following does not encourage
learning facilitation EXCEPT

A. focus on the left hemisphere of the brain

B. focus on cognitive objectives often
C. involve both hemisphere of the brain
D. focus on the right hemisphere of the brain
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