Child Development & Pedagogy (Paper 1 & 2)

• Concept of growth and development
• Principles of child development
• Socialization processes
• Piaget, Kohlberg, and Vygotsky’s theories
• Influence of family and school on child development

Concept of Inclusive Education & Understanding Children with Special Needs – 5 Marks

• Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds
• Learning difficulties and disabilities
• Inclusive education strategies

Learning & Pedagogy – 10 Marks

• How children think and learn
• Motivation and learning strategies
• Basic teaching methods

Language I (Paper 1 & 2)

• Unseen passages (prose & poetry)
• Grammar and verbal ability

Pedagogy of Language Development:

• Language skills – Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
• Teaching-learning materials
• Language acquisition vs. learning
• Role of grammar in language learning

Language II (Paper 1 & 2)

Same as Language I but in a different language (Candidates must choose different languages for Language I and Language II)

Mathematics (Paper 1 & 2)

• Numbers, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
• Measurement (Length, Weight, Time, Capacity)
• Geometry (Shapes & Spatial Understanding)
• Data Handling
• Pedagogical issues in teaching Mathematics

Paper 2 Topics (Upper Primary Level – Class 6 to 8):

• Number System (Integers, Fractions, Decimals)
• Algebra (Basic Algebraic Expressions, Linear Equations)
• Geometry (Basic Theorems, Area, Perimeter, Volume)
• Mensuration
• Statistics & Probability
• Pedagogical issues in Mathematics

Environmental Studies (EVS) – (Paper 1 Only)

• Family and Friends (Relationships, Work & Play, Animals, Plants)
• Food, Shelter, Water, Travel
• Environmental Concerns (Pollution, Natural Resources, Conservation)
• Basic Pedagogical Principles of EVS

Science (Paper 2 – For Science Teachers Only)

• Food and Nutrition
• Materials and Natural Resources
• The World of Living (Plants & Animals)
• Moving Things, People, and Ideas (Motion, Force, Work, Energy)
• Natural Phenomena (Sound, Light, Electric Current)
• Pedagogical Issues in Science Teaching

Social Studies (Paper 2 – For Social Studies Teachers Only)

• Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History
• Nationalist Movement
• Major Revolutions and Cultural Developments

Geography:

• Earth, Continents, Climate
• Natural and Human Resources

Political Science & Civics:

• Constitution and Democracy
• Government and Public Administration
• Pedagogical Issues in Social Studies