CTET Paper-I Syllabus 2024
CTET Paper 1 Syllabus 2024 |
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Subjects/ Topics |
Questions |
Marks |
I. Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
II. Language – I |
30 |
30 |
III. Language – II |
30 |
30 |
IV. Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
V. Environmental Studies |
30 |
30 |
I. Child Development and Pedagogy
(30 Questions):
a) Child Development (Primary School Child - 15 Questions):
1.
Concept of Development and its Relationship
with Learning:
·
Understanding the interplay between development
and learning.
2.
Principles of Child Development:
·
Examining foundational principles governing
children's growth.
3.
Influence of Heredity & Environment:
·
Analyzing the impact of genetics and the
environment on child development.
4.
Socialization Processes:
·
Investigating the role of the social world in
shaping children's behavior.
5.
Theories of Development:
·
Delving into Piaget, Kohlberg, and Vygotsky,
with critical perspectives.
6.
Child-Centered and Progressive Education:
·
Understanding concepts of child-centric and
progressive education.
7.
Multi-Dimensional Intelligence:
·
Exploring intelligence beyond conventional
measures.
8.
Gender as a Social Construct:
·
Examining gender roles, biases, and their
influence on education.
9.
Individual Differences among Learners:
·
Understanding diversity in language, caste,
gender, religion, etc.
10.
Assessment and Evaluation:
·
Distinguishing between assessment for learning
and assessment of learning.
b) Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children
with Special Needs (5 Questions):
- Addressing
Diverse Learners:
- Strategies
for inclusive education for diverse backgrounds.
- Children
with Special Needs:
- Meeting
the needs of learners with difficulties and impairments.
- Talented,
Creative, Specially Abled Learners:
- Recognizing
and addressing the unique needs of exceptional students.
c) Learning and Pedagogy (10 Questions):
- Cognitive
Processes:
- How
children think, learn, and reasons for academic challenges.
- Social
Context of Learning:
- Learning
as a social activity within various contexts.
- Child
as a Problem Solver:
- Fostering
problem-solving skills and a scientific investigative mindset.
- Alternative
Conceptions of Learning:
- Recognizing
errors as significant steps in the learning process.
- Cognition,
Emotions, and Motivation:
- Exploring
psychological aspects influencing learning.
- Factors
Contributing to Learning:
- Personal
and environmental factors affecting the learning process.
II. Language I (30 Questions):
a) Language Comprehension (15 Questions):
- Reading
Unseen Passages:
- Analyzing
prose, drama, and poetry for comprehension, inference, and grammar.
b) Pedagogy of Language Development (15 Questions):
- Language
Acquisition:
- Principles
of language teaching and learning.
- Role
of Listening and Speaking:
- Function
of language as a tool for communication.
- Critical
Perspective on Grammar:
- Evaluating
the role of grammar in verbal and written communication.
- Challenges
in a Diverse Classroom:
- Addressing
language difficulties, errors, and disorders.
- Language
Skills Evaluation:
- Assessing
comprehension and proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and
writing.
- Teaching-Learning
Materials:
- Effective
use of textbooks, multimedia resources, and multilingual tools.
- Remedial
Teaching:
- Strategies
for addressing language challenges.
III. Language II (30 Questions):
a) Comprehension (15 Questions):
- Unseen
Prose Passages:
- Comprehending
diverse passages with questions on grammar and verbal ability.
b) Pedagogy of Language Development (15 Questions):
- Learning
and Acquisition:
- Principles
of language teaching and learning.
- Role
of Listening and Speaking:
- Function
of language as a tool for communication.
- Critical
Perspective on Grammar:
- The
role of grammar in verbal and written communication.
- Challenges
in a Diverse Classroom:
- Addressing
language difficulties, errors, and disorders.
- Language
Skills Evaluation:
- Assessing
comprehension and proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and
writing.
- Teaching-Learning
Materials:
- Effective
use of textbooks, multimedia resources, and multilingual tools.
- Remedial
Teaching:
- Strategies
for addressing language challenges.
IV. Mathematics (30 Questions):
a) Content (15 Questions):
- Geometry:
- Shapes,
spatial understanding, and solids around us.
- Numbers:
- Understanding
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Measurement:
- Concepts
of weight, time, volume, and data handling.
- Patterns
and Money:
- Recognizing
patterns and understanding currency.
b) Pedagogical Issues (15 Questions):
- Nature
of Mathematics:
- Logical
thinking and understanding children's reasoning patterns.
- Place
of Mathematics in Curriculum:
- Integrating
mathematics into the overall curriculum.
- Community
Mathematics:
- Applying
mathematics to real-world situations.
- Evaluation
and Remedial Teaching:
- Assessing
learning outcomes and addressing challenges.
V. Environmental Studies (30
Questions):
a) Content (15 Questions):
I. Family and Friends:
- Relationships,
work and play, animals, plants. II. Food, Shelter, Water, Travel:
- Exploration
of basic needs and daily life. III. Things We Make and Do:
- Understanding
activities and creations.
b) Pedagogical Issues (15 Questions):
- Concept
and Scope of EVS:
- Significance
and integration of Environmental Studies (EVS).
- Environmental
Studies & Environmental Education:
- Learning
principles, scope, and relation to science and social science.
- Approaches
of Presenting Concepts:
- Varied
methods of presenting environmental concepts.
- Activities
and Experimentation:
- Hands-on
activities, practical work, and experimentation.
- Discussion
and Teaching Aids:
- Facilitating
discussions and utilizing teaching materials.
- CCE
(Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation):
- Strategies
for continuous assessment and evaluation.
- Problems
in EVS Teaching:
- Addressing
challenges and implementing remedial teaching.
This detailed syllabus provides an in-depth understanding of
the CTET Paper-I for the Primary Stage, covering key aspects of child
development, language proficiency, mathematics, and environmental studies.
Candidates are encouraged to use this as a comprehensive guide and refer to
official CTET resources for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Best
of luck in your preparation!