CTET PAPER-I (CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PEDAGOGY)

1. Child Development (Primary School Child) Concept of development and its relationship with learning Principles of child development Influence of heredity & environment Socialization processes: role of teachers, parents, peers Theories of Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky – constructs & perspectives Child‑centered and progressive education Intelligence: critical perspectives, multi‑dimensional intelligence Language & thought relationship Gender as a social construct; gender roles, bias, and educational practice Individual differences among learners (language, caste, gender, community, religion) 2. Concept of Inclusive Education & Understanding Children with Special Needs Addressing children with diverse backgrounds and abilities Understanding learning needs of disadvantaged and differently‑abled learners Inclusive classroom practices Sensitivity towards equity and equality in education 3. Learning & Pedagogy How children think and learn Motivation and learning strategies Factors contributing to learning (personal & environmental) Teaching methods and approaches Classroom management and effective ped...