As in our previous post, we have shared the CTET Paper 1 syllabus 2019. Here, we will be sharing CTET Paper 2 Syllabus. This paper is for the candidates who will be teaching the students of class VI to class X. Further, it is to report that the notification for the CTET 2019 is already out. The exam will be held in the month of December 2019.

CTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2019

This paper will have 5 sections, a candidate has to attempt only four. There will be a choice between the 'Science & Mathematics' and 'Social Science' rest to the three sections will be the same for all.
S. No. Subjects Number of Questions Marks per question Total Marks
1. Child Development and Pedagogy  30  1  30
2. Language 1  30  1  30
3. Language 2  30  1  30
4. Science and mathematics (For maths and science teacher)  60  1  60
5. Social Studies / Social Science (For Social Studies Teacher)  60  1  60
Candidates need to attempt any one of the (4) OR (5) paper. 150  1  150
  1. All questions in CTET test will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs),
  2. Each question will carry one mark.
  3. There will be four alternatives out of which one answer will be correct.
  4. There will be no negative marking.

CTET 2019 Syllabus

Child Development and Pedagogy

This topic is further divided into 3 different subparts. Syllabus for these subparts of Child Development and Pedagogy is available below.

Child Development Topic

  1. 15 Questions from this topic will be in the exam
  2. Total marks of this subpart are 15.
Child Development Syllabus For CTET Paper 1
  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-centered & progressive education.
  11. Distinction B/w Assessment for learning and assessment of learning.
  12. Formulating appropriate questions for assessing readiness levels of learners.

The concept of Inclusive education

  1. This Topic will have 5 questions for 5 marks.
  2. All questions will be of MCQ type with 4 options.
CTET Paper 1 Concept of Inclusive education Syllabus
  1. Addressing the Creative, Talented, Specially abled Learners.
  2. Addressing the requirements of children with learning ‘impairment’, difficulties.
  3. Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds.

Learning and Pedagogy

  1. This topic will have 10 questions for 10 marks.
  2. Multiple choice questions will be asked with one answer correct.
CTET Learning and Pedagogy Paper 1 Syllabus
  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

Language 1

30 questions from language 1 will be asked in the exam. Candidates must select one language out of the available languages.
  1. 15 questions from the grammar, passage, verbal ability etc will be asked in the exam.
  2. 15 questions from the Language Pedagogy will be asked such as
    • Principles of Language Teaching
    • Role of speaking & listening
    • Acquisition
    • Language Skills
    • Remedial Teaching

Language 2

30 questions from language 2 will be asked in the exam. Candidates must select one language out of the available languages.
  1. 15 questions from the grammar, passage, verbal ability etc will be asked in the exam.
  2. 15 questions from the Language Pedagogy will be asked such as
    • Principles of Language Teaching
    • Role of speaking & listening
    • Acquisition
    • Language Skills
    • Remedial Teaching

Mathematics & Science

Mathematics CTET Paper 2 Syllabus
  • Whole Numbers
  • Negative Numbers and Integers
  • Number System
  • Whole Numbers
  • Knowing our Numbers
  • playing with Numbers
  • Fractions
  • Algebra
  • Introduction to Algebra
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Geometry
  • Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-D and 3-D)
  • Symmetry: (reflection)
  • Basic geometrical ideas (2-D)
  • Constructions (using Straight edge Scale, protractor, compasses)
  • Data handling
  • Mensuration
  • Place of Mathematics in Curriculum
  • Remedial Teaching
  • Problems of Teaching
  • Language of Mathematics
  • Evaluation
  • Community Mathematics
  • Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking
Science Syllabus
  • Components of food
  • Cleaning food
  • Food
  • Sources of food
  • Materials
  • Materials of daily use
  • Moving Things People and Ideas
  • Natural Phenomena
  • Natural Resources
  • Sources of energy
  • Magnets
  • Electric current and circuits
  • How things work
  • The World of the Living
  • Natural Science/Aims & objectives
  • Approaches/Integrated Approach
  • Understanding & Appreciating Science
  • Nature & Structure of Sciences
  • Innovation
  • Problems Observation/Experiment/Discovery(Method of Science)
  • Remedial Teaching
  • Text Material/Aids
  • Evaluation- cognitive/psychomotor/effective

Social Science

  • Air
  • Water
  • Geography as a social study and as a science
  • Planet: Earth in the solar system
  • Globe
  • Environment in its totality: natural and human environment.
  • Human Environment: settlement, transport and communication.
  • Resources: Types- Natural and Human
  • Agriculture
Social and Political Life
  • Local Government
  • Making a Living
  • Diversity
  • Government
  • Understanding Media
  • The Judiciary
  • Democracy
  • Social Justice and the Marginalized
  • Unpacking Gender
  • The Constitution
  • State Government
  • Parliamentary Government
B: History
  • The First Cities
  • Early States
  • Contacts with Distant Lands
  • When, Where and How
  • The First Empire
  • Sultans of Delhi
  • Architecture
  • Culture and Science
  • The Earliest Societies
  • The First Farmers and Herders
  • Political Developments
  • New Ideas
  • New Kings and Kingdoms
  • The Establishment of Company Power
  • Rural Life and Society
  • Colonialism and Tribal Societies
  • The Revolt of 1857-58
  • The Nationalist Movement
  • India After Independence
  • Social Change
  • Regional Cultures
  • Women and reform
  • Challenging the Caste System
  • Creation of an Empire
  • Colonialism and Tribal Societies
Pedagogical issue
  • Class Room Processes, activities and discourse
  • Concept & Nature of Social Science/Social Studies
  • Enquiry/Empirical Evidence
  • Projects Work
  • Evaluation
  • Developing Critical thinking
  • Problems of teaching Social Science/Social Studies
  • Sources – Primary & secondary