📚 PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT
📖 CHAPTER OVERVIEW
| Section | Topic | PSTET Weightage | Page No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Concept of Development: Growth, Development & Maturation | High | 1 |
| 1.2 | Relationship Between Development and Learning | Moderate | 8 |
| 1.3 | Principles of Child Development | Very High | 12 |
🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this chapter, you will be able to:
✅ Differentiate clearly between growth, development, and maturation
✅ Understand the bidirectional relationship between development and learning
✅ Explain all major principles of child development with examples
✅ Apply these concepts to answer PSTET questions correctly
✅ Relate theoretical knowledge to classroom teaching practices
🔑 KEY TERMS TO REMEMBER
| Term | Quick Definition |
|---|---|
| Growth | Quantitative, measurable physical changes |
| Development | Qualitative, functional, and progressive changes |
| Maturation | Natural, biological unfolding of potential |
| Cephalocaudal | Development proceeds from head to toe |
| Proximodistal | Development proceeds from center to periphery |
| Hyperplasia | Increase in cell number |
| Hypertrophy | Increase in cell size |
| Learning | Relatively permanent change due to experience |
1.1 CONCEPT OF DEVELOPMENT: DEFINING GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND MATURATION
🧩 INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENTAL CONCEPTS
As a teacher preparing for PSTET, understanding the fundamental concepts of how children grow and develop is essential. These concepts form the foundation upon which all educational practices are built. When you enter a classroom, you encounter children at various stages of their developmental journey. Your ability to recognize where each child stands and what they need depends on your grasp of these basic concepts .
The terms growth, development, and maturation are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation, but in child psychology and pedagogy, they have distinct meanings. Let's understand each one in detail.
📈 GROWTH: THE QUANTITATIVE DIMENSION
Definition and Meaning
Growth refers to quantitative, structural, and physical changes that occur in an organism. It is concerned with the increase in size, weight, height, and other measurable aspects of the body .
The British Medical Dictionary (1961) defines growth as "the progressive developments of a living organism or part of an organism from its earliest stage to maturity including the attendant increase in size" .
Key Characteristics of Growth
| Characteristic | Description | Classroom Example |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative | Can be measured in numbers | Increase in height from 110 cm to 115 cm |
| Visible | Easily observable changes | Child outgrowing uniform, gaining weight |
| Structural | Related to body structures | Enlargement of organs, bones, muscles |
| Limited period | Ceases after maturity | Height stops increasing after a certain age |
| Part-oriented | May focus on specific body parts | Growth of arms, legs, head separately |
Cellular Processes Behind Growth
Growth occurs through three fundamental cellular processes :
| Process | Definition | When It Dominates |
|---|---|---|
| 🔬 Hyperplasia | Increase in the number of cells | Primarily during prenatal period |
| 💪 Hypertrophy | Increase in the size of cells | Postnatal growth, muscle development |
| 🧪 Accretion | Increase in intercellular substances | Bone formation, tissue development |
Examples of Growth
✅ A child's weight increasing from 20 kg to 25 kg
✅ Height increasing from 100 cm to 110 cm
✅ Chest circumference expanding
✅ Head circumference increasing (significant in infancy)
✅ Teeth emerging and replacing
⚠️ Important Note for PSTET
Growth is not uniform throughout life. It occurs in spurts with periods of rapid growth (infancy, adolescence) alternating with slower growth periods .
🌱 DEVELOPMENT: THE QUALITATIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE DIMENSION
Definition and Meaning
Development is a broader concept that refers to qualitative, functional, and progressive changes that lead to the organism moving from an undifferentiated or immature state to a highly organized, specialized, and mature state .
Development encompasses growth but goes beyond it to include:
Functional maturation of organs and systems
Acquisition of skills and abilities
Behavioral changes and adaptations
Cognitive advancement and intellectual growth
Key Characteristics of Development
| Characteristic | Description | Classroom Example |
|---|---|---|
| Qualitative | Changes in quality, not just quantity | From babbling to speaking sentences |
| Comprehensive | Covers all aspects: physical, mental, emotional, social | Overall personality development |
| Continuous | Lifelong process from conception to death | Learning continues throughout life |
| Progressive | Moves forward, builds on previous stages | Cannot skip developmental stages |
| Holistic | All aspects are interconnected | Physical health affects learning ability |
Domains of Development
Development occurs across multiple interrelated domains :
| Domain | Focus Area | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 🧠 Cognitive | Thinking, reasoning, problem-solving | Understanding conservation, logical thinking |
| ❤️ Emotional | Feelings, emotions, expression | Managing anger, showing empathy |
| 👥 Social | Relationships, interaction with others | Playing with peers, following social norms |
| 🏃 Physical/Motor | Body control, movement skills | Writing, running, catching a ball |
| 🗣️ Language | Communication, expression | Vocabulary growth, sentence formation |
| ✨ Moral | Values, ethics, right vs wrong | Understanding fairness, honesty |
Examples of Development
✅ A child progressing from crawling to walking (motor development)
✅ Moving from thinking concretely to abstract thinking (cognitive development)
✅ Developing from self-centered to socially aware (social development)
✅ From crying to expressing feelings in words (emotional development)
✅ From scribbling to writing letters (fine motor development)
⏳ MATURATION: THE BIOLOGICAL UNFOLDING
Definition and Meaning
Maturation refers to the natural, automatic, and innate process of becoming mature. It is the unfolding of biological potential that is genetically programmed and occurs without special training or practice .
Maturation involves two important concepts :
| Concept | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | When a particular maturational event occurs | Age at which first tooth appears |
| Tempo | Rate at which maturation progresses | Speed of progressing through puberty |
Key Characteristics of Maturation
| Characteristic | Description | Classroom Implication |
|---|---|---|
| Genetically determined | Controlled by hereditary factors | Cannot force a child to walk before ready |
| Automatic | Occurs naturally without teaching | Puberty happens regardless of schooling |
| Age-related | Follows a predictable timetable | Most children sit by 6-8 months |
| Universal sequence | Same order across cultures | All children follow similar developmental sequences |
| Individual timing | Rate varies from child to child | Some walk at 10 months, others at 15 months |
Examples of Maturation
✅ A baby sitting without support when neural and muscular systems mature
✅ Puberty onset triggered by hormonal changes
✅ Permanent teeth replacing milk teeth
✅ Development of secondary sexual characteristics
✅ Myelination of nerves allowing better coordination
📊 COMPARISON TABLE: GROTH VS. DEVELOPMENT VS. MATURATION
| Aspect | GROWTH | DEVELOPMENT | MATURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature | Quantitative | Qualitative + Quantitative | Biological/Physiological |
| Scope | Limited to physical aspects | Broad - covers all aspects | Specific to biological readiness |
| Measurability | Easily measurable (cm, kg) | Difficult to measure precisely | Observable through milestones |
| Duration | Ceases at maturity | Lifelong, continues till death | Reaches completion at adulthood |
| Direction | External/physical | Internal + External | Internal |
| Control | Heredity + Environment | Heredity + Environment + Experience | Primarily Heredity |
| Example | Height increase | Learning to solve math problems | Puberty onset |
| Reversibility | Irreversible | Generally irreversible | Irreversible |
| Focus | Structural changes | Functional improvement | Readiness for functions |
🧪 KOFFKA'S PERSPECTIVE ON DEVELOPMENT
Early psychologist K. Koffka distinguished between two types of development :
1. Development as Growth or Maturation
Depends upon inherited characteristics
Follows laws of heredity under normal conditions
Environment has limited influence (e.g., malnutrition may affect growth)
2. Development as Learning
Results from specific individual activities
Requires understanding and experience
Not pre-determined by heredity
Example: Playing cards is not an inherited ability - it must be learned through experience
📝 PSTET Special Note
Koffka's distinction helps teachers understand that some abilities emerge naturally (maturation) while others require structured teaching (learning). For example, a child will naturally learn to walk (maturation) but needs instruction to learn mathematics (learning) .
🏫 APPLICATION IN CLASSROOM TEACHING
| Concept | How Teachers Can Use This Understanding |
|---|---|
| Growth | Monitor physical growth indicators; ensure nutrition and health needs are met |
| Development | Design age-appropriate activities that promote all domains - cognitive, social, emotional |
| Maturation | Do not push children beyond their developmental readiness; wait for readiness to emerge |
| Individual Differences | Recognize that children grow and mature at different rates; avoid comparisons |
✅ QUICK RECALL: KEY POINTS FOR PSTET
📏 Growth = size increase (quantitative)
🌈 Development = capacity improvement (qualitative + quantitative)
⏰ Maturation = biological readiness (natural unfolding)
🔬 Hyperplasia = increase in cell number
💪 Hypertrophy = increase in cell size
🧪 Accretion = increase in intercellular substances
👶 Development is lifelong; growth is limited to maturity years
🧬 Maturation is genetically controlled but can be influenced by environment
📈 Development follows a predictable pattern but with individual variations
🎯 All three concepts - growth, development, and maturation - are interrelated
1.2 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
🔄 UNDERSTANDING THE INTERCONNECTION
One of the most debated topics in educational psychology is the relationship between development and learning. As a teacher preparing for PSTET, understanding this relationship is crucial because it directly impacts how you plan your lessons, interact with students, and assess their progress .
🧠 THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES
1. Piaget's View: Development Drives Learning
According to Jean Piaget, development precedes and drives learning. A child can only learn what they are developmentally ready to learn .
| Aspect | Piaget's Position |
|---|---|
| Sequence | Development first, then learning |
| Readiness | Child must reach a developmental stage before learning related concepts |
| Example | A child in preoperational stage cannot learn conservation regardless of teaching |
| Focus | Universal developmental sequences |
2. Vygotsky's View: Learning Drives Development
According to Lev Vygotsky, learning drives development. Through social interaction and guided learning, children develop new capabilities .
| Aspect | Vygotsky's Position |
|---|---|
| Sequence | Learning first, which then stimulates development |
| Readiness | Learning creates the conditions for development |
| Example | Teaching within ZPD helps child achieve what they couldn't alone |
| Focus | Cultural tools and social learning |
📚 RESOLVING THE DEBATE: MULTI-DIMENSIONAL VIEW
Modern understanding suggests that the relationship between development and learning is bidirectional and depends on what is being learned .
| Type of Development/Learning | Relationship | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Sequences (Piaget's focus) | Development drives learning | Object permanence develops before children can search for hidden objects |
| Nonuniversal Sequences (Vygotsky's focus) | Learning drives development | Learning to read, write, use cultural tools |
📊 KEY DIFFERENCES: DEVELOPMENT VS. LEARNING
| Aspect | DEVELOPMENT | LEARNING |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Qualitative and quantitative changes over time | Relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience |
| Basis | Maturation + Experience | Experience + Practice + Instruction |
| Process | Spontaneous, natural | Deliberate, guided |
| Direction | Internal to external | External to internal |
| Timing | Age-linked, follows sequence | Can occur at any time with appropriate instruction |
| Examples | Walking, talking, puberty | Multiplication tables, driving, language vocabulary |
| Role of teacher | Provide developmentally appropriate activities | Provide instruction, guidance, feedback |
🔗 HOW DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING INTERACT
Development Involves Learning
Development is not purely automatic - it involves learning. As Bruce and Freeman (1942) stated, "development involves learning and learning implies development" .
Learning Implies Development
When a child learns something new, it indicates that development has occurred to enable that learning.
Mutual Reinforcement
Development creates readiness for learning, and learning stimulates further development .
🏫 CLASSROOM IMPLICATIONS
For Teachers (PSTET Focus)
| Principle | Classroom Application |
|---|---|
| Don't push beyond readiness | Teach concepts only when children are developmentally ready |
| Create learning opportunities | Provide rich experiences that stimulate development |
| Use ZPD effectively | Offer support (scaffolding) for tasks just beyond current ability |
| Recognize individual differences | Same-age children may be at different developmental levels |
| Balance both views | Some learning requires readiness; some learning creates readiness |
Example: Teaching Conservation to Elementary Children
| Approach | Based on Piaget | Based on Vygotsky |
|---|---|---|
| When to teach | Wait until concrete operational stage (around age 7) | Begin earlier with guided activities |
| Method | Provide hands-on experiences with materials | Use peer collaboration and teacher guidance |
| Expectation | Child will discover conservation naturally | Child will internalize concept through social interaction |
✅ KEY POINTS FOR PSTET
| Question Type | Correct Answer/Approach |
|---|---|
| Relationship between development and learning | They are interdependent; development involves learning and learning implies development |
| Piaget's position | Development drives learning |
| Vygotsky's position | Learning drives development |
| Modern view | Bidirectional relationship; depends on universal vs. nonuniversal learning |
| Classroom implication | Provide developmentally appropriate activities + guided learning experiences |
1.3 PRINCIPLES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
📏 INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENTAL PRINCIPLES
Child development follows certain universal principles that apply to all children, regardless of culture, region, or background. Understanding these principles helps teachers predict, support, and enhance children's development .
🌟 PRINCIPLE 1: DEVELOPMENT FOLLOWS A PATTERN/SEQUENCE
Development is not random. It proceeds in an orderly and predictable sequence. Every child passes through the same stages in the same order, though the rate may vary .
Two Major Patterns of Development
Cephalocaudal Pattern Explained
The term comes from Latin: Cephalo (head) + Caudal (tail). Development starts at the top (head) and gradually moves downward .
| Age/Stage | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Prenatal | Head develops first, is largest part of embryo |
| Infant (0-3 months) | Gains control of eye muscles, can lift chin |
| Infant (3-6 months) | Controls neck and head, lifts head when on stomach |
| Infant (6-9 months) | Controls upper body, sits with support |
| Infant (9-12 months) | Controls trunk, sits without support |
| Later | Controls legs, stands, then walks |
Proximodistal Pattern Explained
The term comes from Latin: Proximo (near) + Distal (far). Development starts at the center of the body and moves outward to the extremities .
| Age/Stage | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Prenatal | Heart and internal organs form before limbs |
| Infant | Shoulder and arm control before hand control |
| Toddler | Whole-hand grasp (palmar grasp) before finger-thumb grasp (pincer grasp) |
| Preschool | Can use arms to throw before developing fine finger control for writing |
Visual Representation
CEPHALOCAUDAL DEVELOPMENT PROXIMODISTAL DEVELOPMENT
↓ HEAD ↓ ← CENTER →
↓ TRUNK ↓ → EXTREMITIES ←
↓ LEGS ↓
↓ FEET ↓ 🌟 PRINCIPLE 2: DEVELOPMENT IS CONTINUOUS
Meaning
Development is a lifelong, continuous process that begins at conception and ends at death. It does not occur in sudden jumps but in a smooth, continuous progression .
Key Aspects
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| No abrupt changes | Changes are gradual and cumulative |
| Each stage builds on previous | What child learns now depends on previous learning |
| Continuity of development | Early development lays foundation for later development |
| Example | Child must learn to stand before walking; walk before running |
Classroom Implication
Teachers should understand that:
Skills build upon previously learned skills
Gaps in early development affect later learning
Remedial help may be needed if foundational skills are missing
🌟 PRINCIPLE 3: DEVELOPMENT PROCEEDS FROM GENERAL TO SPECIFIC
Meaning
Children's responses and movements start as general, undirected, and global and gradually become specific, directed, and refined .
Examples
| Age | General Response | Specific/Skilled Response |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | Waves arms randomly | Reaches specifically for a toy |
| Toddler | Whole-hand grasp of crayon | Pincer grasp for precise writing |
| Young child | Scribbles randomly | Draws recognizable shapes and letters |
| Emotional | Cries for all discomfort | Uses words to express specific feelings |
🌟 PRINCIPLE 4: DEVELOPMENT PROCEEDS AT DIFFERENT RATES
Meaning
Although all children follow the same developmental sequence, the rate of development varies from child to child. Each child has their own unique timetable .
Sources of Individual Variation
| Factor | How It Affects Rate |
|---|---|
| Heredity | Genetic makeup influences potential and pace |
| Environment | Nutrition, opportunities, stimulation affect speed |
| Gender | Girls may develop faster in some areas (e.g., language) |
| Health | Illness can temporarily slow development |
| Motivation | Interest and encouragement can accelerate learning |
Important for Teachers
| Do NOT | DO |
|---|---|
| Compare children with each other | Compare child with their own previous performance |
| Label children as "slow" or "fast" | Recognize unique strengths and challenges |
| Push all children to achieve same milestones at same time | Provide support based on individual needs |
| Worry about normal variations | Consult specialists if significant delays persist |
Example: Walking Age Variation
| Child | Age When Walking Independently |
|---|---|
| Early walker | 9-10 months |
| Average walker | 12-13 months |
| Late walker | 15-18 months |
All three children are within normal range!
🌟 PRINCIPLE 5: DEVELOPMENT IS INTERRELATED/INTEGRATED
Meaning
All areas of development - physical, cognitive, emotional, social, moral - are interconnected. Development in one area affects and is affected by development in other areas .
Examples of Interrelationship
| Physical Development Affects... | Cognitive Development Affects... | Social Development Affects... |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive (brain growth enables thinking) | Emotional (understanding causes of feelings) | Cognitive (learning through peer interaction) |
| Social (motor skills enable play with peers) | Social (perspective-taking ability) | Emotional (acceptance boosts self-esteem) |
| Emotional (health affects mood) | Physical (understanding health choices) | Moral (social norms shape values) |
Classroom Example
A child with poor fine motor skills may:
Struggle with writing (physical)
Feel frustrated and avoid writing tasks (emotional)
Fall behind in written work (cognitive)
Be teased by peers (social)
🌟 PRINCIPLE 6: DEVELOPMENT IS PREDICTABLE
Meaning
Development follows a predictable pattern and sequence. While rates vary, the order of developmental milestones is consistent across children .
Predictable Sequences
| Domain | Sequence (What Comes First → What Comes Later) |
|---|---|
| Motor | Lifts head → Rolls over → Sits → Stands → Walks |
| Language | Cries → Coos → Babbles → Single words → Two-word phrases → Sentences |
| Cognitive | Sensorimotor → Preoperational → Concrete operational → Formal operational |
| Social | Solitary play → Parallel play → Associative play → Cooperative play |
🌟 PRINCIPLE 7: DEVELOPMENT IS INFLUENCED BY BOTH HEREDITY AND ENVIRONMENT
Meaning
Development is the product of the interaction between nature (heredity) and nurture (environment) . Both play crucial roles .
| Factor | Role | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Heredity (Nature) | Sets potential/upper limit | Cannot exceed genetic potential |
| Environment (Nurture) | Determines extent to which potential is realized | Cannot create potential that isn't there |
Examples
| Trait | Heredity Provides | Environment Provides |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Genetic potential for tallness | Nutrition, health care to achieve potential |
| Intelligence | Cognitive potential | Stimulation, education, opportunities |
| Temperament | Basic personality tendencies | Parenting, experiences that shape expression |
📊 SUMMARY TABLE: PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPMENT
| Principle | Meaning | Classroom Application |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Follows pattern/sequence | Cephalocaudal (head to toe) and Proximodistal (center to periphery) | Provide activities appropriate for developmental level |
| 2. Continuous | Lifelong process; each stage builds on previous | Build on previously learned skills; address gaps |
| 3. General to specific | Global responses become refined | Allow practice; provide opportunities for skill refinement |
| 4. Different rates | Each child has unique timetable | Avoid comparisons; respect individual differences |
| 5. Interrelated | All domains connected | Address whole child; don't focus on single aspect |
| 6. Predictable | Order of stages is consistent | Know typical milestones; plan accordingly |
| 7. Heredity + Environment | Both nature and nurture matter | Provide enriched environment to maximize potential |
✅ PSTET EXAM FOCUS: PRINCIPLES SECTION
Frequently Asked Question Types
| Question Type | Example | Correct Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Definition-based | "Cephalocaudal principle means..." | Development proceeds from head to toe |
| Example-based | "Child using whole hand before fingers is example of..." | Proximodistal development |
| Application-based | "Why shouldn't teachers compare children?" | Because development occurs at different rates |
| Scenario-based | "A 10-month-old cannot walk but his friend can. Should parents worry?" | No, individual rates vary within normal range |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Confusing cephalocaudal with proximodistal
❌ Thinking all children develop at same rate
❌ Believing development is only due to heredity OR environment
❌ Ignoring the interrelatedness of developmental domains
📝 CHAPTER SUMMARY: KEY TAKEAWAYS
| Topic | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Growth | Quantitative, measurable, physical changes; ceases after maturity |
| Development | Qualitative + quantitative; lifelong; covers all domains |
| Maturation | Biological unfolding; genetically programmed; creates readiness |
| Development-Learning Relationship | Interdependent; Piaget (development drives learning); Vygotsky (learning drives development) |
| Cephalocaudal Principle | Head to toe development |
| Proximodistal Principle | Center to periphery development |
| Continuous Development | Lifelong process; each stage builds on previous |
| Different Rates | Each child has unique timetable |
| Interrelated Development | All domains connected |
| Heredity + Environment | Both influence development |
📚 PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR PSTET
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following best describes 'growth'?
a) Qualitative changes in personality
b) Quantitative increase in body size
c) Functional improvement in skills
d) Emotional maturity
Answer: b) Quantitative increase in body size
2. A 3-month-old infant can lift her head but cannot sit without support. This illustrates which principle?
a) Proximodistal development
b) Cephalocaudal development
c) General to specific
d) Continuous development
Answer: b) Cephalocaudal development
3. According to Piaget, development ________ learning.
a) follows
b) is independent of
c) drives
d) has no relation to
4. Which cellular process involves increase in cell number?
a) Hypertrophy
b) Accretion
c) Hyperplasia
d) Atrophy
5. The principle that development proceeds from the center of the body outward is called:
a) Cephalocaudal
b) Proximodistal
c) General to specific
d) Continuous
Short Answer Questions
6. Differentiate between growth and development with two examples each.
Answer:
Growth: Quantitative, measurable, physical (e.g., height increase, weight gain)
Development: Qualitative + quantitative, functional (e.g., learning to write, understanding concepts)
7. Why should teachers not compare children's developmental progress?
Answer: Because development proceeds at different rates for different children. Each child has a unique timetable influenced by heredity, environment, and individual factors. Comparison can lead to unnecessary anxiety and incorrect labeling.
🎯 FINAL EXAM TIPS
🔍 Focus on clarity of concepts - understand the difference between growth, development, and maturation
📖 Memorize principles with examples - PSTET questions often ask for examples of each principle
🔄 Understand both Piaget and Vygotsky positions on development-learning relationship
🏫 Apply concepts to classroom situations - think like a teacher when answering
✍️ Practice differentiating between similar-sounding terms
📖 SUGGESTED READINGS FOR DEEPER UNDERSTANDING
| Topic | Reference |
|---|---|
| Growth and Development | INFLIBNET E-PG Pathshala |
| Motor Milestones | UBC Course Material |
| Learning-Development Debate | Fowler, R.C. (2017) |
| Principles of Development | NIOS Material |
📝 NOTES SECTION
Use this space for your own notes, mnemonics, and additional points
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📌 MNEMONICS TO REMEMBER
For Cephalocaudal: Cephalo = Crown (head), Caudal = Coccyx (tail) - remember "Crown to Coccyx"
For Proximodistal: Proximity = near center, Distal = distance - remember "Center to distant"
For Growth vs Development: Growth is Gauging (measuring); Development is Deepening (quality)
For Development Principles: Please Come Down Right Immediately - Pattern, Continuous, Different rates, Related, Influenced by heredity-environment
🔜 COMING UP IN CHAPTER 2
In the next chapter, we will explore Factors Shaping Development: Heredity and Environment - understanding how nature and nurture interact to shape the developing child.
Happy Learning! Best Wishes for Your PSTET Preparation! 📚✨