T-TET Paper-I Syllabus

Detailed Syllabus

Part I: Child Development and Pedagogy (30 MCQs)

This section focuses on the educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to children aged 6 to 11 years. It covers:

• Principles of child development and learning.
• Individual differences: intelligence, attitude, aptitude, etc.
• Theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, and others on child development.
• Pedagogical issues in child development and learning processes.

Part II: Language-I (English) (30 MCQs)

This section tests proficiency in the English language. It includes:

• Comprehension passages with questions on inference and grammar.
• Pedagogical approaches to language development, including phonology and grammar.
• Challenges of teaching language in diverse classrooms.

Part III: Language-II (Bengali/Kokborok) (30 MCQs)

Focuses on the second language chosen by the candidate (Bengali or Kokborok). The syllabus includes:

• Reading comprehension and analysis of texts.
• Pedagogical concepts related to the development of the second language.

Part IV: Mathematics (30 MCQs)

This section tests basic mathematical concepts and their applications in teaching. Key areas include:

• Geometry: shapes, symmetry, and volume.
• Numbers, fractions, and arithmetic operations.
• Pedagogical issues in teaching mathematics, including error analysis.

Part V: Environmental Studies (30 MCQs)

This section covers topics related to environmental science, including:

• Family and friends, work and play, plants and animals, food, health, and hygiene.
• Environmental characteristics of Tripura, including flora, fauna, and geography.