CTET December 2019: Go Through This Exam Pattern & Syllabus to Crack the Exam
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The application process for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET- Dec 2019) has been extended till September 30, 2019, by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Candidates who have not yet applied for the exam should not miss this one time opportunity.


Candidates are advised to visit the official website now and apply online.

The applications were invited by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi for the appointment of candidates as a teacher in classes I to VIII through CTET. CTET 2019 is an important examination for those who aspire to become teachers

If you are preparing for the CTET December 2019 Exam, here is everything you should know about its syllabus and exam pattern. This article will help you know complete details about CTET 2019 exam pattern and syllabus. 

The CTET December 2019 exam will be conducted at two levels, Paper 1 (Primary Stage) and Paper 2 (Elementary Stage). Both the papers will be conducted on a single day in different shifts.  The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) which will be of one mark each. There will be four alternatives out of which only one answer will be correct. There is no negative marking.


CTET EXAM PATTERN 2019

CTET 2019: Paper 1 Class (I-V) Exam Pattern

Subject Questions Asked Marks
Child development and pedagogy 30 30
Language 1 (English/Hindi) 30 30
Language 2 (English/Hindi) 30 30
Mathematics 30 30
Environmental Studies 30 30
Total 150 150

CTET 2019: Paper 2 Class (VI-VIII Exam Pattern

Subject Questions Asked Marks
Child development and pedagogy 30 30
Language 1 (English/Hindi) 30 30
Language 2 (English/Hindi) 30 30
Science & Mathematics or Social Studies 60 60
Total 150 150

 

CTET EXAM SYLLABUS 2019

 

CTET 2019: Paper 1 Class (I-V) Syllabus: 


This paper is for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes I to V. See CTET Syllabus for Paper 1

1. Child Development and Pedagogy

Child Development Topic
(15 Question)
Concept of Inclusive education
(05 Question)
Learning and Pedagogy
(10 Question)

1. Development Concepts.
2. Influence of Heredity and Environment.
3. Principles of the development of children.
4. Socialization processes
5. Piaget, Kohlberg and, Vygotsky.
6. Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence.
7. Multidimensional Intelligence.
8. Language & Thought.
9. Gender as a social construct.
10. Concepts of child-centred & progressive education.
11. Distinction B/w Assessment for learning and assessment of learning.
12. Formulating appropriate questions for assessing the readiness levels of learners.
 
1. Addressing the Creative, Talented, Specially abled Learners.
2. Addressing the requirements of children with learning ‘impairment’, difficulties.
3. Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds.
 
1. Cognition & Emotions.
2. Motivation and learning.
3. How children think and learn.
4. Basic processes of teaching and learning.
5. Child as a problem solver and a ‘scientific investigator.
6. Factors contributing to learning – personal and environmental

2. Language I

Comprehension: Grammar and verbal ability and passages
Pedagogy of Language Development: Role of speaking & listening, Principles of Language Teaching, Language Skills, Acquisition, Remedial Teaching

3. Language – II
Comparison:  
Comprehension, verbal ability and grammar
Pedagogy of Language Development:  Principles of Language Teaching, Evaluating language comprehension & proficiency, Learning and acquisition, and Remedial Teaching

4. Mathematics

  • - Numbers
  • - Geometry
  • - Weight
  • - Money
  • - Addition and Subtraction
  • - Time
  • - Data Handling
  • - Patterns
  • - Volume
  • - Evaluation through formal and informal methods
  • - Solids around
  • - Diagnostic and Remedial Teaching
  • - Measurement
  • - Division
  • - Community Mathematics
  • - Language of Mathematics

5. Environmental Studies

  • - Concept and scope of EVS
  • - Discussion
  • - Significance of EVS integrated EVS
  • - Plants
  • - Relationships
  • - Animals
  • - Learning Principles
  • - Work and Play
  • - Activities
  • - Approaches to presenting concepts
  • - Scope & relation to Science and Social Science
  • - Experimentation/Practical Work
  • - Environmental Studies & Environmental Education

 

CTET 2019: Paper 2 Class (VI-VIII) Syllabus:  


This paper is for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII. Both paper I and paper II has three basic subjects that are common to all these subjects are Child Development & Pedagogy, a language I and Language II and few specific subjects which depends upon the subject opted by the teacher like Mathematics, Science, Social and environmental studies

1. Child Development and Pedagogy

Child Development Topic
(15 Question)
Concept of Inclusive education
(05 Question)
Learning and Pedagogy
(10 Question)

1. Development Concepts.
2. Influence of Heredity and Environment.
3. Principles of the development of children.
4. Socialization processes
5. Piaget, Kohlberg and, Vygotsky.
6. Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence.
7. Multidimensional Intelligence.
8. Language & Thought.
9. Gender as a social construct.
10. Concepts of child-centred & progressive education.
11. Distinction B/w Assessment for learning and assessment of learning.
12. Formulating appropriate questions for assessing the readiness levels of learners.
 
1. Addressing the Creative, Talented, Specially abled Learners.
2. Addressing the requirements of children with learning ‘impairment’, difficulties.
3. Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds.
 
1. Cognition & Emotions.
2. Motivation and learning.
3. How children think and learn.
4. Basic processes of teaching and learning.
5. Child as a problem solver and a ‘scientific investigator.
6. Factors contributing to learning – personal and environmental

2. Language I

Comprehension: Grammar and verbal ability and passages
Pedagogy of Language Development: Role of speaking & listening, Principles of Language Teaching, Language Skills, Acquisition, Remedial Teaching

3. Language – II
Comparison:  
Comprehension, verbal ability and grammar
Pedagogy of Language Development:  Principles of Language Teaching, Evaluating language comprehension & proficiency, Learning and acquisition, and Remedial Teaching

4. Mathematics

• Number System
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Mensuration
• Data Handling
• Arithmetics 

5. Social Studies 

• Ancient History
• Medieval History
• Modern History
• Geography
• Social and Political Life
• Pedagogical issues 

Note: For Detailed syllabus of classes VI-VIII, please refer to NCERT syllabus and textbooks