How to prepare for CTET Child Development and Pedagogy section?

How to prepare for CTET Child Development and Pedagogy section?

Edited By Soujanya K | Updated on Dec 14, 2023 09:23 AM IST | #CTET

The Central Board of Secondary education holds the CTET exam, an eligibility test conducted with the aim of checking the eligibility of those looking to become teachers. The CBSE conducts the CTET exam twice yearly, in July and December. There are 2 papers in the CTET exam, Paper 1 and Paper 2.

A subject appearing in both of these papers is Child Development and Pedagogy. This subject focuses on the educational psychology of learning and teaching. On this page, we discuss the preparation strategy for the CTET Child Development and Pedagogy in detail.

CTET Child Development and Pedagogy Section Syllabus 2024

Students preparing for the exam must be aware of the CTET Child Development and Pedagogy section syllabus in detail to know what kind of questions are asked in the exam. The detailed syllabus of this section has been given below:

CTET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1 and Paper 2

The Child Development and Pedagogy section of CTET will comprise a total of 30 questions in the exam. The syllabus of this section has been given below

Child Development: Primary School Child (15 Questions)

  • Concept of development and its relationship with learning

  • Principles of the Development of Children

  • Piaget, Kohlberg, and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives

  • Socialisation processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers)

  • Concepts of child-centred and progressive education

  • Language & Thought

  • Individual differences among learners, understanding differences based on diversity of language, caste, gender, community, religion, etc.

  • Influence of Heredity & Environment

  • Critical Perspective of the Construct of Intelligence

  • Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender bias and educational practice

  • Multi-Dimensional Intelligence

  • The distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning; School-Based Assessment, Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation: perspective and practice

  • Concept of Inclusive Education and understanding children with special needs (5 Questions)

  • Formulating appropriate questions for assessing the readiness levels of learners; for enhancing learning and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement

  • Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners

  • Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds including disadvantaged and deprived

  • Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, impairment, etc.

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Learning and Pedagogy (10 Questions)

  • Child as a problem solver and a ‘scientific investigator’

  • Cognition & Emotions

  • How children think and learn; how and why children ‘fail’ to achieve success in school performance

  • Basic processes of teaching and learning; children’s strategies of learning; learning as a social activity; social context of learning

  • Factors contributing to learning - personal & environmental

  • Alternative conceptions of learning in children, understanding children’s ‘errors’ as significant steps in the learning process

  • Motivation and learning

CTET Preparation Tips for Child Development and Pedagogy Section

After candidates are done with their preparations, they can focus on other aspects of the exam such as time management, accuracy, etc. Below given are some preparation tips for the CTET study material for Child Development and Pedagogy section.

Get A Thorough Understanding of the Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Candidates preparing for the exam must first go through the CTET 2024 exam syllabus to know what topics the exam will cover. Along with the syllabus, candidates must also familiarise themselves with the CTET exam pattern 2024 to know how the exam will be conducted, what kind of questions will be asked in the exam, and more such details.

Practise Previous Year CTET Question Papers: A very good way to build speed and accuracy is by practising previous year CTET question papers. This will also help candidates with time management. More importantly, candidates in this way can also test their preparations and find out what areas they are lacking at.

Make A Strategy On How to Attempt the Exam: Another important piece of advice to students appearing for the CTET exam is to have a clear strategy on how to attempt the exam. Candidates must figure out beforehand which topics and questions they need to attempt first, time allocation to different sections, and other important aspects of the exam. This will improve the time management of the candidate.

Attempt All the Questions In the Exam: It has been prescribed in the CTET exam pattern that there is no provision of negative marking in the exam. This means that students will have the liberty to answer the questions without the fear of any negative marking. Make sure you attempt all the questions to get maximum scores.

Best Books for CTET Child Development and Pedagogy Section

Along with the online study material and offline books, there are some recommended books for CTET Child Development and CTET Pedagogy section that will help candidates understand topics and concepts in a better manner. The list of recommended books for this section has been given below:

CTET Books for Child Development & Pedagogy

Authors/ Publishers

Child Development & Pedagogy for CTET & STET (Paper 1 & 2) 2nd Edition

Shalini Punjabi

Wiley's Child Development and Pedagogy Exam Goalpost for CTET and TETs Exams, Paper I-II, Class I-VIII

DT Editorial Services

A Complete Resource for CTET Pedagogy: Child Development and Pedagogy

Sandeep Kumar

CTET and TETs Child Development and Pedagogy Paper 1 and 2

Arihant Experts

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. In what mode will be the CTET examination held?

CTET exam is conducted in pen & paper (offline) mode.

2. What is the total time for completing the CTET exam?

As per the CTET exam pattern, Candidates will be given a composite time of 2 hours 30 minutes to solve 150 questions.

3. Is there any provision of negative marking for incorrect answers?

No, there is no provision of negative marking in the exam.

4. In what languages will the CTET exam be held?

Candidates can appear for the CTET exam in English and Hindi languages.

5. How many questions are there in pedagogy in CTET?

There are 30 questions in each in both Papers 1 and 2 pertaining to Child Development and Pedagogy in the  CTET 2024.

6. How do I prepare for Child Development and pedagogy?

You can prepare for Child Development and pedagogy By being thorough with the syllabus and studying from the Recommended books for CTET preparation. For in depth tips, please refer to the above material.

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CTET correction window is open till 25 th October candidates who needs to change in their name address educational qualification etc get the opportunity to correct it through correction window.to modify the form candidates should login to view their application form and change it according to them after that they have to submit it.once they submitted there is no need of admit approval of form the submission of the form is the proof that your form is accepted.

Dont anxious for unnecessary things you need to start your preparation soon as the CTET exam date is near it is conducted on 15 December.all the best for the exam

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If you have paid twice for your CTET application form 2024, here's how to seek a refund on one of those payments:

Official CTET Website: You check the official website of CTET for such instructions if any for duplicate payments.

CTET Helpdesk: You would be required to email or call on the helpline number of the CTET. Here's what you need to provide in that email/call- application number, both the transaction details, and a screenshot or photocopy of the payment receipt.

Bank Support: Obtain the contact numbers of both the banks holding the accounts. Mail them with transaction details and ask them to walk you through the refund procedure.

Track the refund status with the CTET board and the banks too. If the board does not do anything, it might be an auto-reversal in your bank account. Keep following both the organizations regularly.

Maintain all the correspondence and payment slips for creating a record of refund.

Students who have completed their B. Ed may now be eligible to apply for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) revised the eligibility criteria for the CTET Exam 2024. To teach in Indian schools dd

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If your college name is not listed in the CTET 2024 form but is shown on the Examination Regulatory Authority site and not on the NCTE site, you can choose the "OTHERS" option in the form.

However, it's important to confirm whether your college is recognized by NCTE, as CTET eligibility requires recognition from NCTE-approved institutions.

After selecting "OTHERS," you may need to provide additional details or clarification in the form. To be certain, it’s a good idea to contact CTET support or your college administration to clarify the eligibility before proceeding.


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For CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) Paper 1 and Paper 2 solved papers, you can access various resources online. Here's how you can find and use them:

  1. Official Website :

    • Visit the official CTET website where they may provide past year papers or sample papers.
  2. Educational Websites :

    • Websites like Gradeup, Career360, or Adda247 offer solved papers for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
    • These platforms usually provide PDFs that you can download and study from.
  3. YouTube :

    • Many educators on YouTube solve and discuss CTET papers. Search for “CTET Paper 1/2 Solved” on YouTube to find video solutions.
  4. Books :

    • Purchase or borrow books from publishers like Arihant or Disha that include solved papers and explanations for CTET.
  5. Mobile Apps :

    • Apps like Testbook, Unacademy, or BYJU’s also offer solved papers and mock tests specifically for CTET.

Using these resources, you can practice and understand the pattern and difficulty level of the exam.

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