Final Examination in Educ 613 (Comparative Education)

What is the primary objective of Comparative Education?

• • To compare educational systems of different countries.

• • To implement a universal curriculum.

• • To develop a single global education system.

• • To focus on the history of education.

Which of the following is a key aspect of Comparative Education?

• • Understanding cultural influences on education.

• • Standardizing educational practices globally.

• • Focusing solely on developing countries.

• • Promoting a single language of instruction.

In Comparative Education, what is meant by "cross-national analysis"?

• • Analyzing educational systems within one country.

• • Comparing educational practices between multiple countries.

• • Implementing the same curriculum worldwide.

• • Focusing on education in rural areas only.

Which country’s educational system is often compared with that of the Philippines in Comparative Education studies?

• • Japan

• • United States

• • Finland

• • Germany

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of K-12 education in the Philippines?

• • Kindergarten as a compulsory year.

• • Senior High School as part of basic education.

• • Mandatory tertiary education for all students.

• • A curriculum focused on preparing students for both college and the workforce.

The K-12 curriculum in the Philippines was implemented in what year?

• • 2010

• • 2012

• • 2013

• • 2015

Under the K-12 system in the Philippines, how many years of Senior High School (SHS) are required?

• • 1 year

• • 2 years

• • 3 years

• • 4 years

What is the purpose of the Senior High School (SHS) program in the K-12 system?

• • To eliminate the need for college education.

• • To prepare students for tertiary education, employment, or entrepreneurship.

• • To focus solely on vocational training.

• • To replace elementary education.

Which of the following tracks is NOT offered in the Senior High School program?

• • Academic Track

• • Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Track

• • Sports Track

• • Medical Track

The Academic Track in Senior High School is further divided into which of the following strands?

• • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

• • Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)

• • Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM)

• • All of the above