A school head is very emphatic about the importance of the quality of learners that the school would produce. Which of the following should be given premium by the school head to help attain the DepEd’s vision, mission, and core values?

To fulfill the Department of Education’s mission to deliver quality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic education, students should learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment. Which of the following demonstrates a child-friendly school?

I. School A enhances learners’ health and well-being

II. School B gives all learners equal learning opportunities

III. School C does not tolerate physical punishment towards the children

IV. School D encourages learners to ask questions and express their opinions sometimes

V. School E collaborates with some parents to encourage their children to practice what they learn in school at home

Which among the following principles is grounded on the interim policy guidelines for assessment and grading in light of the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan?

I. Assessment should be holistic and authentic in capturing the attainment of the most essential learning competencies.

II. Assessment is integral in requiring learners with special educational needs to participate in a regular class.

III. Various assessment strategies are necessary, with formative assessment taking priority to inform teaching and promote growth and mastery.

IV. Assessment and feedback should be a shared responsibility among teachers, learners, and their families.

V. Assessment and grading should have an impact on learning, whereby a one-size-fits-all assessment type is essential.

During a classroom observation, while a teacher is animatedly explaining the lesson, the school head notices a slight commotion and murmuring among his/her learners. One of the learners raises a hand and complains about her confusion about the topic the teacher is discussing. What actions should the school head recommend for the teacher to do before delivering the lesson?

I. Cite the learning objectives.II. Introduce the lesson.III. Discuss the topic as a whole.IV. Use graphic organizers.V. Administer a short quiz.

The practice of hazing in school is prohibited under DepEd Order no. 6, s.1954; DepEd Order no. 20, s.1991; DepEd Order no. 7, s.2006; and RA 8049. To avoid juvenile violence among the learners, the school head is directed to coordinate with the local government units. Which of the following government agencies should be involved in monitoring and controlling the proliferation of fraternities, sororities, and similar organizations in school?

I. Armed Forces of the Philippines

II. Department of Justice

III. Commission on Human Rights

IV. Department of Interior and Local Government

V. Department of Social Welfare and Development

VI. Philippine National Police

A school head is a part-time teacher in a university. Based on the provisions stated on Civil Service Commission circulars and Republic Act 6713 and 3019, what specific requirements shall be complied with by the school head?

I. Permit to teach approved by the Schools Division SuperintendentII. Certification of load schedulesIII. Attendance to faculty meetingsIV. Permit to studyV. Certification of utmost 3-hour teaching load outside official timeVI. Narrative report at the end of the semester

The Local Chief Executive (LCE), who has been supporting a school, requested that his son be accommodated in the Science Section. However, his qualifying examination score was below the cut-off. What should the school head do to fulfill both responsibilities to enforce DepEd policies and build strong connections with stakeholders?

DepEd sets the guidelines for establishing and implementing RPMS, stipulating the strategies, methods, tools, and rewards for assessing the accomplishments, including the commitments. Which phases of the performance management system cycle should the school head follow for the continuous and consistent work improvement and individual growth of teachers and staff?

DBM National Budget Circular 425 provides the Manual on Disposal of Government Properties which sets the condition of disposable properties. Which among the following set of properties is subject to disposal?

Learning outcome is a statement of what students should know, understand, and be able to demonstrate after completion of a process of learning. Which of the following should a school head do to ensure that the learning outcome supports the achievement of learners?

What would be the initial step of a school head in formulating the professional development plan for school personnel?

The content of Learning Action Cell (LAC) sessions may be determined by teachers themselves under the general guidance of their respective school heads or LAC leaders. What areas of discussion should be included in LAC sessions as stipulated in RA No. 10533 and various policies of DepEd?

I. Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (UN)II. Content and Pedagogy of the K to 12 Basic Education ProgramIII. Assessment and Reporting in the K to 12 Basic Education ProgramIV. Leadership Skills and Practices in the PhilippinesV. Curriculum contextualization, localization, and indigenizationVI. Duties and Responsibilities of Non-Teaching Personnel

Which shows that the School-Community Planning Team (SPT) is in the assessment phase of the Enhanced School Improvement Plan cycle?

The Department of Education may grant Sabbatical leaves to teachers for the purpose of intensive study and research to improve their professional knowledge, skills, and abilities. Which of the following guidelines are correct?

I. Sick leave or vacation leave is not accrued while on Sabbatical leave.II. Study leave of more than one (1) year may be permitted by the Secretary of Education with compensation.III. Upon return from a sabbatical leave, a minimum period of seven (7) years of service must be completed to qualify for another year.IV. Teachers are required to sign an agreement to return to active service with the Department of Education for two (2) consecutive years immediately after they leave.V. A non-returning teacher from Sabbatical leave is not eligible to receive retirement benefits.VI. A non-returning teacher from Sabbatical leave is required to return 10% of the salary and benefits received during the leave.

A school located in a far-flung area and highly supported by the Local Government Unit (LGU) in terms of providing facilities and teachers is applying for establishment. During the validation conducted by the Regional Office personnel, the following was observed:

I. LGU resolution and tax declaration were presented as proof of ownership of the school site.

II. The school has been an extension school for six (6) years.

III. Certification as non-hazard-prone from the Bureau of Mines and Geosciences is presented.

Should the application be approved? Why or why not?

Career guidance program is designed to help the learners explore their career choices and make responsible decisions for career pathing. In the absence of budget allocation for materials and other related expenses of the program, how should a school head implement the program?

The Supreme Student Government (SSG) Officers of a school requested from a school head if the SSG programs, projects, and activities for School Year 2021-2022 can be covered by the school MOOE. Should the school head allow such expenses?

Which guidelines stipulate the specific mechanisms, criteria, and processes for the performance target setting, monitoring, evaluation, and development planning for schools and offices?

Dissemination and utilization of research results are crucial in achieving learning outcomes and improving teaching, learning, and school governance. What mechanisms can a school head allow teacher-researchers to disseminate and utilize their research result?

I. Learning Action CellII. In-Service TrainingIII. School Implementation PlanIV. School Governing CouncilV. School Registration CardVI. Annual Improvement Plan

A teacher with six hours of actual classroom teaching and/or equivalent teaching-related activities and duties shall render the remaining two hours of work within or outside the school premises to comply with an eight-hour workday by engaging in teaching-related activities and duties. As a school head, which of the following activities are acceptable as teaching-related activities based on DepEd Memorandum No. 29, s. 2008?

I. Preparation of lesson planII. Development of assessment toolIII. Conduct of action researchIV. Attendance to faculty club meetingsV. Participation in religious activitiesVI. Accomplishment of graduate studies activities

Results of evaluation on teacher performance as rated by the school head and master teacher reflected that in the aspect of “applies a variety of assessment tools and strategies,” 12% of teachers got a 2.46 mean percentage score described as “unsatisfactory.” What does this imply?

A constructivist classroom fosters critical thinking, flexibility, creativity, active learning, and more. Who among the following teachers promotes a 21st-century classroom and deserves to be tapped on demonstration teaching in the Learning Action Cell (LAC) session?