Edo State Teachers Recruitment Exam Questions and Answers

Edo State Teachers Recruitment Exam Questions and Answers

Here are 20 Edo State Teachers Recruitment questions along with options and the correct answers for each:

Which of the following is not a core subject in the Nigerian educational curriculum?

a) Mathematics

b) English Language

c) History

d) Biology

Answer: c) History

Which of the following teaching methods focuses on student-centered learning?

a) Lecture method

b) Inquiry-based learning

c) Memorization technique

d) Direct instruction

Answer: b) Inquiry-based learning

Who is considered the father of modern education?

a) Aristotle

b) Socrates

c) Plato

d) John Dewey

Answer: d) John Dewey

Which educational philosophy emphasizes the importance of experiential learning?

a) Behaviorism

b) Constructivism

c) Essentialism

d) Progressivism

Answer: d) Progressivism

In which year was the Universal Basic Education (UBE) program launched in Nigeria?

a) 1990

b) 2001

c) 2010

d) 2016

Answer: b) 2001

What is the minimum qualification required to teach in a secondary school in Edo State?

a) B.Sc. degree

b) National Diploma (ND)

c) First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)

d) National Certificate of Education (NCE)

Answer: d) National Certificate of Education (NCE)

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a teacher?

a) Managing school finances

b) Conducting research studies

c) Ensuring student safety

d) Developing marketing strategies

Answer: c) Ensuring student safety

Which assessment method is used to evaluate a student's performance over a period of time?

a) Oral examination

b) Group discussion

c) Continuous assessment

d) Multiple-choice test

Answer: c) Continuous assessment

What does the acronym ICT stand for?

a) International Center for Technology

b) Information and Communication Technology

c) Institute of Creative Technologies

d) Integrated Computing Tools

Answer: b) Information and Communication Technology

Which of the following is an effective strategy for classroom management?

a) Punishing students publicly

b) Ignoring disruptive behavior

c) Establishing clear rules and expectations

d) Giving preferential treatment to certain students

Answer: c) Establishing clear rules and expectations

Which teaching approach focuses on the development of critical thinking skills?

a) Direct instruction

b) Montessori method

c) Problem-based learning

d) Behaviorism

Answer: c) Problem-based learning

What is the maximum number of students recommended for a small class size?

a) 30

b) 40

c) 50

d) 60

Answer: a) 30

Which of the following is not an essential quality of an effective teacher?

a) Empathy

b) Patience

c) Knowledge of subject matter

d) Strict discipline

Answer: d) Strict discipline

Which teaching strategy involves dividing the class into small groups to work on a task together?

a) Cooperative learning

b) Lecture method

c) Individual instruction

d) Direct instruction

Answer: a) Cooperative learning

What does the term "pedagogy" refer to?

a) The study of diseases

b) The art and science of teaching

c) The practice of physical education

d) The study of ancient languages

Answer: b) The art and science of teaching

Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?

a) Midterm examination

b) Final project

c) Pop quiz

d) Homework assignment

Answer: d) Homework assignment

Which educational approach emphasizes the importance of individual differences and personalized learning?

a) Inclusive education

b) Traditional education

c) Vocational education

d) Classical education

Answer: a) Inclusive education

What does the acronym NUT stand for in the context of education?

a) Nigerian University Teachers

b) National Union of Teachers

c) New Understanding of Teaching

d) National Upgrading of Training

Answer: b) National Union of Teachers

Which of the following is not an objective of the Nigerian Education Sector Support Programme?

a) Enhancing access to quality basic education

b) Promoting inclusive education for all learners

c) Strengthening teacher training programs

d) Expanding vocational education opportunities

Answer: d) Expanding vocational education opportunities

What is the role of a guidance counselor in a school?

a) Teaching specific subjects

b) Handling disciplinary issues

c) Providing career guidance and counseling

d) Managing school facilities

Answer: c) Providing career guidance and counseling.