PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Roxas Campus

EXAMINATION in
Ed 8 – The Teaching Profession

Direction: Read and analyze each question carefully. Each of the items below is provided with four
options. Select the letter and shade the box that corresponds to your answer on the choices given. Work
silently, independently, and avoid erasure.

1. Which are elements of a profession like teaching?

I. Long years of professional education
II. Passing the competency-based examination to obtain a diploma from TESDA.
III. Continuing Professional Development.
IV. Adherence to Code of Ethics for professional groups.
A. I, II, and III
B. II, III, IV
C. I, III, IV
D. I, II, IV

2. Which of the following describes teaching as a vocation?

I. Teaching is a calling to serve
II. Everyone is called to teach
III. The response to the call to teach is a must
A. I only
B. II and III
C. II only
D. I, II, and III

3. Which statement is TRUE of society’s demand from professional teachers?

A. The professional teacher is concerned only with classroom teaching.
B. Effective teaching is the primary duty of a professional teacher.
C. The professional teacher is not expected to lead in community affairs in order not to
jeopardize her teaching.
D. Because the professional teacher is expected to be highly enlightened, he is expected to
campaign for a good candidate during election time.

4. A Filipino teacher is a professional. What is/are expected of him/her?

I. Technically competent
II. Highly ethical and moral
III. Has super IQ
IV. Popular among learners
A. I, II, and III
B. I and III
C. I, II, and IV
D. I and IV
5. Which teacher’s trait is demonstrated if he is gender-sensitive and inclusive in his ways?
A. Fairness
B. Sense of humor
C. Passion
D. Motivation

6. Who is excluded in the definition of professional teacher in the Code of Ethics?

A. The Schools Division Superintendent
B. The Librarian
C. The Principal
D. The Master Teacher

7. Private school teachers are also required of professional license. Is the statement TRUE?
A. Yes, it’s true
B. No, it is false
C. It depends on the kind of private school
D. It depends on the teachers’ years of teaching experience

8. Which competence are professional teaches expected to demonstrate?

I. Personal
II. Professional
III. Scientific
IV. Psychological
A. I and IV
B. II and III
C. II and IV
D. I and II

9. Which of the following describe the teacher as facilitator of learning?

A. By providing a conducive learning atmosphere
B. By earning social recognition from the community
C. By regulating professionally with community officials
D. By keeping community leaders informed of school development.

10. How can a teacher show respect for community customs and traditions?
A. Reject local customs and traditions which are different from hers
B. Divide community by pointing out negative elements of given local customs and traditions
C. Disparage the community
D. Study and strive to understand local customs and traditions.

11. Does Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers prohibit a teacher and student fall in love with
each other?
A. Yes, because it is unprofessional
B. No, but the student should be transferred to another class
C. No, but the teacher shall exercise utmost professional discretion to avoid preferential
treatment of the learner
D. Yes, because the teacher will show favoritism definitely.
12. What is the maximum number of teaching hours for teachers?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7

13. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about professional teachers of the 21 st century?
A. The Filipino teacher abroad should know and understand the culture of the place of teaching
B. The global teacher is one who enhances knowledge and skills to address global demands but
has strong affiliation with the local culture and traditions.
C. Blending the knowledge, skills, and values appropriate for the world but preserving those of
one’s own country is the essence of a globalization
D. Disregarding of cultural diversity and a focus on 21st century skills is the ultimate of
globalized education.
14. When Roland Robertson started to use the phrase “think local, act global…”, he meant that ____?
A. Even if you will be teaching in your hometown, your competence is world class
B. You should limit your lessons only to local knowledge, values, and aspirations
C. You should use examples in your lessons from foreign countries
D. You believe that the best examples are coming from abroad.
15. Which set of core values should a Filipino teacher possess to become a global teacher?
A. Cultural and historical rootedness and nationalism
B. Economic excellence and materialism
C. Inclusivity and self-preservation
D. Borderless thinking and interconnectivity
16. Which country issues a teacher’s license through the Professional Regulation Commission?
A. Thailand B. Philippines C. Singapore D. Indonesia
17. Which of the following DO NOT belong to the new global landscape of the 21 st century?
A. Teachers are ICT equipped
B. Learners are attuned to rote memorization
C. The learning environment can be any place
D. There are multiple ways of teaching.
18. Which of the Pillars of Learning is being described by the phrase “unity in diversity”?
A. Learning to know
B. Learning to do
C. Learning to live together
D. Learning to be
19. To be ready to teach in the 21st century, teacher should develop life and career skills that should
also be nurtured among the learners. Which of these career skills enables a person to quickly
respond to the changes in modern times?
A. Leadership and responsibility
B. Flexibility and adaptability
C. Productivity and accountability
D. Social and cross-cultural skills
20. Which of the following refers to the term “Board” in the Teachers Professionalization Act of
1994?
A. Board of Examination for Public Teachers
B. Board for Professional Teachers
 C. Board for Licensure Examination
D. Professional Regulation Commission
21. Teacher M and students meet at the same time but in different places, as in audio
teleconferencing. What type of distance education is being portrayed in the situation?
A. Synchronous
B. Asynchronous
C. Hybrid courses
D. Long distance teaching
22. The provision of academic freedom is applicable to teachers in _______________.
A. Colleges and universities
B. Private tertiary institutions
C. Basic education teachers
D. Public school only
23. Which of the following DOES NOT represent a teacher’s contribution to the emotional
environment of the classroom?
A. A strident, compelling voice
B. A sustained sense of expectation where student’s achievement is concerned
C. A well-written lesson plan
D. A sense of humor in a tense situation
24. Which of the following is TRUE about LET?
A. Every LET passer shall be required to take the Professional Oath before practicing as a
professional teacher.
B. Taking the Professional Oath before practicing as Professional Teacher is optional for LET
passers
C. The Professional Oath can be taken before any examination
D. The taking of oath must be within one month after passing the LET
25. How do orientation sessions help new professional teachers?
I. Be attuned to the school environment
II. Learn guidelines to follow
III. Develop good relationship with co-teachers
A. II & III
B. I & II
C. I only
D. I, II, & III
26. What does “Once a student, forever a student” imply for professional teachers?
A. Teacher’s affinity with students
B. Student-centered instruction
C. Post-graduate studies for teachers
D. Lifelong learning
27. Under RA 7722 or Higher Education Act of 1994, which agency has the direct supervision and
management of teacher education institutions or colleges of education in the country?
A. Commission on Higher Education
B. Professional Board for Teachers
C. Teacher Education Council
D. Department of Education
28. Which of the following greatly influenced the introduction of K to 12 reform of basic education?
A. Need to employ new teachers
 B. Need to conform to international standards
C. Need to increase number of elementary graduates
D. Need to alleviate poverty through education
29. The world has become a global village. What sound practice is expected to teachers?
A. Ethnocentrism
B. Respect for diverse cultures
C. Ethnic cleansing
D. Xenocentrism
30. Teacher F is assigned to rural area; Teacher G to depressed community; Teacher H to hazardous
area; and Teacher Ito a place where the standard of living is high. Who is entitled to hardship
allowance?
A. Teacher F
B. Teacher G
C. Teacher H
D. Teacher I
31. Teacher Z discusses conflicts between warring groups in Mindanao. Which pillar should be
stressed more?
A. Learning to be
B. Learning to do
C. Learning to know
D. Learning to live together
32. Teacher O, a graduate of BSEd with a majorship in Mathematics, teaches in a national high
school in her province. Since she has been rated outstanding in her performance, can she be
exempted from taking the LET?
A. Yes, that is her privilege that must be given to teachers whose performance is outstanding.
B. Yes, if approved by PRC.
C. No, RA 7836 states that no person shall practice or offer to practice the teaching profession in
the Philippines or be appointed as teacher to any position calling for a teaching position
without having previously obtained a valid certificate and valid license from the commission.
D. No, a professional license is required for all teachers regardless of age and teaching
performance.
33. Which of the following could be the reason for the teachers’ suspension from the practice of the
teaching profession?
A. Immoral, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.
B. Observing proper procedures in obtaining a certificate of registration
C. Faithfulness to the code of ethical and professional standards for professional teachers
D. Willingness to attend seminars, workshop, conferences, and the like or the continuing
education program prescribed by the Board and the Commission.
34. Teacher Y receives a love letter from one of her 3 rd Year High School student in English. What
should Teacher Y do?
A. Read her letter to the class
B. Let the student express his feelings through letters.
C. Return the letter to the student and tell him not to do it again.
D. Surrender the letter to the parent of the student.
35. Which of the following manifest “Commitment to democracy” as explained in RA 6713?
A. Maintaining the principle of accountability
B. Committing to democratic values and ways of life
 C. Manifesting by deeds the supremacy of civilian authority over the military
D. All of the above
36. Teacher E, a BEEd graduate, is preparing for the LET. Which of the following should she focus
her attention?
I. General Education
II. Specialization
III. Professional Education
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II
D. I and III
37. Who is an innovative teacher of the 21st century?
A. A teacher who is willing to take risks and view failure as an opportunity to learn
B. A teacher who plans and manages work to achieve the target results
C. A teacher who expresses his/her thoughts and ideas effectively
D. A teacher who read recent trends in education
38. Which of the following is NOT relevant as immediate expectations for BEEd and BSEd
graduates?
A. Acting as agent of change
B. Motivation for continuing professional growth
C. Principled understanding of the learning process
D. High literacy and critical thinking
39. A school personnel can avail of free legal services under certain circumstances. Principal K was
accused of abuse by his neighbor. Is Principal K entitled to the said service?
A. Yes, he should defend himself.
B. Yes, he is the head of the school.
C. No, is might bring dishonor to the school.
D. No, the case is not related to his professional duties.
40. The teacher serves as an agent of social change. As such, she performs the following except____.
A. Identify problems and opportunities for change
B. Interact actively with others
C. Participate actively in community activities
D. Try to develop the pupils’ interest and abilities.

PART II. ESSAY

Direction: Read and analyze each statement. Write your answer on the space provided
1. What five (5) characteristics/traits a person should possess to be described as Professional
Teacher? Explain your answer. (10 points)
2. What five (5) 21st century skills should teacher possess in order to develop his/her students
holistically? Explain your answer. (10 points)