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Which of the following best describes the foundation of education?
A. The study of how to manage a school
B. The study of the principles, history, and philosophy underlying education
C. The study of classroom discipline techniques
D. The study of lesson planning
Answer: B -
In Ghana, which year was the Education Act that formalized free and compulsory basic education passed?
A. 1951
B. 1961
C. 1987
D. 1992
Answer: B -
The main aim of education according to Ghana’s Constitution is to:
A. Promote only academic excellence
B. Develop the individual’s potential and national development
C. Focus on technical education alone
D. Reduce the number of students in schools
Answer: B -
Which commission’s report in 1925 influenced education reforms in the Gold Coast?
A. Dzobo Report
B. Macmillan Report
C. Guggisberg Report
D. Anamuah-Mensah Report
Answer: C -
The Dzobo Committee of 1974 is credited with introducing:
A. Free Senior High School policy
B. Junior Secondary School concept
C. University entrance exams
D. Compulsory kindergarten
Answer: B -
Philosophy of education helps teachers to:
A. Memorize school laws
B. Understand why they teach and the purpose of education
C. Prepare only examinations
D. Avoid classroom discipline issues
Answer: B -
Which is NOT a component of the foundations of education?
A. Philosophy of Education
B. Sociology of Education
C. Psychology of Education
D. Sports Science
Answer: D -
The main objective of the Guggisberg educational reforms was to:
A. Reduce the number of schools in Ghana
B. Provide balanced education including vocational training
C. Focus only on grammar schools
D. Close mission schools
Answer: B -
Sociology of education mainly studies:
A. The economic benefits of education
B. How society and education influence each other
C. How to write lesson notes
D. The rules of school sports
Answer: B -
The Universal Basic Education (UBE) policy in Ghana ensures:
A. Free and compulsory education from basic to senior high
B. Free and compulsory education from kindergarten to JHS
C. Free university education
D. Free vocational training only
Answer: B -
Which education reform introduced the 6-3-3-4 system in Ghana?
A. 2007 reform
B. 1987 reform
C. 1961 reform
D. 1974 reform
Answer: B -
Who is regarded as the father of modern education philosophy?
A. Jean Piaget
B. John Dewey
C. Socrates
D. Paulo Freire
Answer: B -
The main purpose of guidance and counselling in schools is to:
A. Punish students
B. Help students develop socially, emotionally, and academically
C. Teach extra subjects
D. Supervise teachers
Answer: B -
Which of the following is an example of non-formal education in Ghana?
A. Primary school
B. Mass literacy programme
C. Junior high school
D. Senior high school
Answer: B -
Psychology of education focuses on:
A. The physical structure of schools
B. The study of how people learn and develop
C. How to design a school timetable
D. School leadership techniques
Answer: Bxxxx
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The Anamuah-Mensah Committee of 2002 proposed:
A. The 4-year SHS system
B. The abolition of BECE
C. Changes in teacher education curriculum
D. Free tertiary education
Answer: C -
One key function of the Ghana Education Service (GES) is to:
A. Provide health care services
B. Manage and implement government education policies
C. Run political campaigns
D. Manage private businesses
Answer: B -
The term “inclusive education” means:
A. Educating only children with disabilities separately
B. Providing education that accommodates all learners regardless of differences
C. Focusing on gifted learners only
D. Limiting class sizes
Answer: B -
Which traditional Ghanaian value is promoted through education?
A. Individualism
B. Communal living
C. Isolation
D. Competition alone
Answer: B -
The 1961 Education Act made basic education in Ghana:
A. Optional and free
B. Free and compulsory
C. Paid and compulsory
D. Free for only boys
Answer: B -
The study of the legal framework in education is important because:
A. It helps teachers know their rights and responsibilities
B. It teaches students how to become lawyers
C. It replaces lesson planning
D. It removes the need for school rules
Answer: A -
Which of these is a key principle of John Dewey’s educational philosophy?
A. Learning through rote memorization
B. Learning by doing
C. Avoiding practical work
D. Teacher-centred learning only
Answer: B -
Moral education in Ghana aims to:
A. Teach only religious practices
B. Develop honesty, responsibility, and good citizenship
C. Reduce school attendance
D. Focus on punishment methods
Answer: B -
Which Ghanaian leader launched the Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) in 1995?
A. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
B. Jerry John Rawlings
C. John Agyekum Kufuor
D. Nana Akufo-Addo
Answer: B -
The philosophy that emphasizes knowledge based on reason and evidence is:
A. Idealism
B. Realism
C. Existentialism
D. Perennialism
Answer: B -
Which of the following is NOT a role of the teacher in the Ghanaian education system?
A. Curriculum implementation
B. Classroom management
C. Policy formulation at the national level
D. Assessment of learners
Answer: C -
In educational psychology, reinforcement is used to:
A. Encourage desired behaviour
B. Stop teaching
C. Punish teachers
D. Reduce classroom participation
Answer: A -
The curriculum refers to:
A. The total learning experiences provided by the school
B. Only textbooks used in class
C. The school timetable
D. Examination questions only
Answer: A -
Which of these is an example of informal education in Ghana?
A. Learning from elders in the community
B. Polytechnic training
C. Senior high school lessons
D. Teacher training college
Answer: A -
The purpose of educational reforms is to:
A. Maintain outdated systems
B. Improve the relevance and quality of education
C. Reduce the number of schools
D. Remove vocational subjects
Answer: B -
The GES operates under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Employment
B. Ministry of Education
C. Ministry of Youth and Sports
D. Ministry of Local Government
Answer: B -
A major focus of the 2007 educational reform in Ghana was:
A. Introduction of Kindergarten into basic education
B. Removal of JHS
C. Abolition of BECE
D. Increase in tertiary fees
Answer: A -
The main goal of civic education is to:
A. Encourage political divisions
B. Promote responsible citizenship and participation in democracy
C. Teach only about elections
D. Increase voter apathy
Answer: B -
The term “pedagogy” refers to:
A. The study of child diseases
B. The art and science of teaching
C. School architecture
D. Sports coaching
Answer: B -
Which level of education comes immediately after primary school in Ghana?
A. Senior high school
B. Junior high school
C. Nursery
D. University
Answer: B -
The National Teaching Council (NTC) in Ghana is responsible for:
A. Building schools
B. Licensing and regulating teachers
C. Supplying textbooks
D. Organizing school sports
Answer: B -
Which traditional Ghanaian festival also serves as an avenue for informal education?
A. Homowo
B. Olympic Games
C. World Cup
D. Christmas alone
Answer: A -
In the Ghanaian context, moral decadence in schools can be reduced through:
A. Effective moral and civic education
B. Reducing the number of subjects taught
C. Increasing exam difficulty
D. Removing extracurricular activities
Answer: A -
Which policy aimed to make Senior High School education free for all Ghanaian students?
A. FCUBE
B. Free SHS policy
C. UBE
D. Guggisberg reforms
Answer: B -
The purpose of educational psychology in teacher training is to:
A. Help teachers understand how learners develop and learn effectively
B. Make teachers experts in law
C. Remove the need for lesson planning
D. Teach teachers only classroom discipline methods
Answer: A