Introduction to CTET Exam
CTET stands for Central Teachers Eligibility Test. As the
name suggests, this test is conducted for individuals who are aspiring to teach
in schools run by central government or schools affiliated to the central
government or schools run by state government. This test is specifically
conducted for aspirants who wish to facilitate teaching for students from first
grade to eight grade. CTET exam design and
structure is created by National Council for Teachers education. Ministry of Human resources for Indian
Government has appointed Central Board Of Secondary Education, Delhi as the
authorized body for conducting Central Teachers Eligibility Test or CTET.
Eligibility For CTET
If you are planning to pursue your career in teaching and
you want to teach in government schools then you need to clear CTET. Central
Teachers Eligibility test is divided in two sections.
Paper one of CTET: It is for individuals who wish to be teachers
for students studying in primary section (first standard to fifth standard).
Paper two of CTET: It is for individuals who wish to be teachers for
students studying in secondary section (sixth standard to eighth standard).
Eligibility criteria for paper one aspirants: Applicants should have completed their higher
secondary certificate examination with 50% or more as total score. He or she
should have a two year diploma in education (D.Ed).
Eligibility criteria for paper two aspirants: Applicants should have completed their
graduation in any stream namely Arts/Commerce or Science with aggregate score
of 50% or more. He or she should possess a degree in special education (B.Ed)
Course Content / Syllabus
Paper one: Course content for paper one includes sections
related to child development and Pedagogy, language one and language two,
social studies and mathematics. Content for child development and pedagogy
revolves around psychological understanding of learners up to age of ten years.
It also involves around know how of handling the different learning styles,
assessment styles, coaching styles for children in primary section. Main idea
of introducing child development and pedagogy as part of CTET was to create an
empathetic environment for facilitation. Language one deals with proficiency of
language chosen as medium of instruction whereas language two content deals
with different aspects of secondary language. Math and environmental studies
content is related to problem solving skills, pedagogical ability of interpreting
these subjects.
Paper Two: Course content for paper two includes sections
related to child development and Pedagogy, language one and language two, and
specialized subjects (math and science, social studies or other subjects).
Content for child development and pedagogy revolves around psychological
understanding of learners in age group of eleven to fourteen years. It also
involves around know how of handling the different learning styles, assessment
styles, coaching styles for children in secondary section. Main idea of
introducing child development and pedagogy as part of CTET was to create an empathetic
and stimulating environment for facilitation of students in secondary level.
Language one deals with proficiency of language chosen as medium of instruction
whereas language two content deals with different aspects of secondary language.
Specialized subjects will involve problem assessing and problem solving skills
along with ability to interpret the subject pedagogically.
VALIDITY PERIOD OF CTET CERTIFICATE:
The Validity Period of CTET qualifying certificate is seven
years from the date of declaration of its result.
