Professional Education: An Interactive Quiz

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An act known as the Philippine Teacher’s Professionalization Act of 1994, to strengthen the regulation and supervision of the practice of teaching is provided in ________.

D. Republic Act No. 9880

B. Republic Act No. 7836

A. Republic Act No. 8736

C. Republic Act No. 8980

Great Wall of China(China)

Built between the 5th century B.C. and the 16th century, the Great Wall of China is a stone-and-earth fortification created to protect the borders of the Chinese Empire from invading Mongols. The Great Wall is

actually a succession of multiple walls spanning approximately 4,000 miles, making it the world's longest manmade structure.

According to Ausubel, one of the ways to strengthen the student’s cognitive structure is by using an instructional tool called ________.

D. narrative

B. spiral approach

A. cross-referencing

C. advance organizer

Eiffel TowerParis, France

The Eiffel Tower was originally built as the entrance arch for the World's Fair in 1889.

It is named after Gustave Eiffel, whose company was in charge of the project.

The Eiffel Tower is 320 metres (1050 feet) in height and was the tallest man made structure in the

world for 41 years before being surpassed by the Chrysler Building in New York.

The leading proponent of social learning theory is Bandura. He believes that ________.

D. people learn from one another such as modeling

B. learning stays with the individuals until needed

A. behavior can influence both the environment and the person

C. reinforcement influences cognitive processes

Taj Majal(Agra, India)

A mausoleum commissioned for the wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Taj Majal was built between 1632 and 1648. Considered the most perfect specimen of Muslim art in India, the white-marble Taj Majal actually represents a number of architectural styles, including Persian, Islamic, Turkish and Indian. The Taj

Majal also encompasses formal gardens of raised pathways, sunken flower beds and a linear reflecting pool.

Teacher A aims to develop critical and creative thinking among her students. She should try using ________.

D. expository statements

B. convergent questions

A. declarative statements

C. divergent questions

Parthenon(Athens, Greece)

The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece. This temple was dedicated to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom considered by the people of Athens their virgin patron. It is 111 feet by 228 feet,

or 30.9 meters by 69.5 meters. And although it is called a temple, the Parthenon did not serve as a temple at all.

One of the principles of learning states that “learning is emotional as intellectual”. Give your interpretation.

D. Teachers must draw the learner’s ideas and skills.

B. Teachers should appeal to their students’ acquisition of ideas.

A. Internalization of ideas result to better learning.

C. Learning is maximized if feelings and thoughts are in harmony.

Chichen Itza(Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico)

The genius and adaptability of Mayan culture can be seen in the splendid ruins of Chichen Itza. This powerful city, a trading center for cloth, slaves, honey and salt, flourished from approximately 800 to 1200, and acted as the political and economic hub of the Mayan civilization. The most familiar ruin at the site is El Caracol, a

sophisticated astronomical observatory.

Who is a major contributor in the development of the behaviorist theory?

D. Kohlberg

B. Pavlov

A. Vygotsky

C. Erikson

London Bridge(London, United Kingdom)

London Bridge has actually been replaced numerous times during the history of the crossing. As a result, the term London Bridge doesn’t just refer to the current bridge over the River Thames joining the City of London

with Southwark, it refers to all of the bridges throughout history that have spanned the Thames in this location.

According to Dewey, teachers should make a significant analysis of their own actions, decisions, and successes or failures in teaching daily lessons. This activity is indication of their ability to employ ________.

D. reflective teaching

B. experiential teaching

A. assessment agenda

C. procedural learning

Christ the Redeemer Statue(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

The Art Deco-style Christ the Redeemer statue has been looming over the Brazilians from upon Corcovado mountain in an awe-inspiring state of eternal blessing since 1931. The 130-foot reinforced concrete-and-

soapstone statue was designed by Heitor da Silva Costa and cost approximately $250,000 to build - much of the money was raised through donations. The statue has become an easily recognized icon for Rio and Brazil.

The best way to assess learning is to use real-life situations, objects and materials existing in the environment. Hence, teachers are encouraged to use ________.

D. authentic assessment

B. pencil-and-paper test

A. rating scale

C. observation technique

The Roman Colosseum(Rome, Italy)

Rome's, if not Italy's, most enduring icon is undoubtedly its Colosseum. Built between A.D. 70 and 80 A.D., it was in use for some 500 years. The elliptical structure sat nearly 50,000 spectators, who gathered to watch the gladiatorial events as well as other public spectacles, including battle reenactments, animal hunts and executions. Earthquakes and stone-robbers have left the Colosseum in a state of ruin, but portions of the

structure remain open to tourists, and its design still influences the construction of modern-day amphitheaters, some 2,000 years later.

A left-brain dominant individual is portrayed as one who is analytic, linear and responds to logic. A right-brain person is viewed as ________.

D. one who is more comfortable with details and patterns

B. vernal, impulsive and learns sequentially

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

C. global, holistic and responds to emotions

Machu Picchu(Peru)

Machu Picchu, an Incan city of sparkling granite precariously perched between 2 towering Andean peaks, is thought by scholars to have been a sacred archaeological center for the nearby Incan capital of Cusco. Built at the peak of the Incan Empire in the mid-1400s, this mountain citadel was later abandoned by the Incas. The site remained unknown except to locals until 1911, when it was rediscovered by archaeologist Hiram Bingham. The site can only be reached by foot, train or helicopter; most visitors visit by train from nearby

Cusco.

Ausubel recommends the use of visuals designed to bridge the gap between what the learners already know and what they need to know. whic is an example?

D. Overviews

B. Concept maps

A. Pictures

C. Comparison patterns

Petra(Jordan)

Declared a World Heritage Site in 1985, Petra was the capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV, and likely existed in its prime from 9 B.C. to A.D. 40. The members of this civilization proved to be early experts in manipulating water technology, constructing intricate tunnels and water chambers, which helped create an pseudo-oasis. A number of incredible structures carved into stone, a 4,000-seat amphitheater and the El-

Deir monastery have also helped the site earn its fame.

REFERENCES

• A Reviewer in General Education, Professional Education and BEEd-Content Courses (2010). Quezon City, Philippines: Lorimar Publishing, Inc.

• http://www.travelchannel.com/interests/arts-and-culture/articles/new-arts-and-culture

• http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/engineering/eiffeltower.html

• https://greece.knoji.com/30-interesting-historical-facts-about-the-parthenon/