Assam TET

Concept of Development

Concept of growth and development and principles.

Theories of Learning

Major learning theories with educational implications.

Intelligence and Personality

Intelligence, creativity and personality.

Individual Differences and Inclusive Education

Diverse learners and inclusive practices.

Learning and Pedagogy

How children think and learn.

Assessment, RTE and CCE

Assessment and continuous evaluation.

Unseen Prose Passage

Unseen prose passage with comprehension and grammar in chosen Lang I.

Unseen Poem

Unseen poem with comprehension and figures of speech.

Varnamala / Phonology

Vowels, consonants and pronunciation in chosen Lang I script.

Sandhi and Samas

Sandhi rules and samas in Assamese/Bengali/Hindi.

Prefixes and Suffixes

Word formation through upsarg/pratyay (prefix/suffix).

Parts of Speech

Parts of speech in chosen Lang I.

Tense, Gender, Number and Case

Tense, gender, number and case forms.

Sentence Structure

Sentence types and punctuation.

Idioms and Proverbs

Idioms and proverbs in chosen Lang I.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms and antonyms.

Literature of Lang I

Major writers — Sankardeva, Madhabdeva, Lakshminath Bezbaroa for Assamese; Tagore for Bengali; Bodo folk literature.

Assamese-Specific Topics

Assamese script, declension, vibhakti and folk literature for Assamese papers.

Bodo-Specific Topics

Bodo script (Devanagari), bodo grammar and oral literature for Bodo papers.

Pedagogy of Language Development

Pedagogy of teaching the chosen Lang I.

Unseen Prose Passages

Two unseen prose passages — comprehension, vocabulary and grammar.

Unseen Poem

Unseen poem with comprehension and literary-device questions.

Parts of Speech

Parts of speech in chosen Lang II.

Tenses

Present, past and future tense forms.

Voice and Narration

Active-passive voice; direct-indirect speech.

Articles and Prepositions

Use of articles and prepositions.

Subject-Verb Agreement

Concord between subject and verb.

Sentence Transformation

Transformation between sentence types.

Vocabulary

Synonyms, antonyms and one-word substitution.

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms and phrasal verbs.

Pedagogy of Lang II

Pedagogy of teaching second language.

Number System

Whole numbers, integers, place value, factors and multiples.

Fractions and Decimals

Operations on fractions and decimals.

LCM and HCF

Lowest common multiple and highest common factor.

Percentage

Percentage calculations and applications.

Profit, Loss and Discount

Commercial mathematics for primary level.

Simple Interest

Simple interest calculations.

Ratio and Proportion

Ratio, proportion and unitary method.

Geometry

Lines, angles and basic shapes.

Mensuration

Area and perimeter of plane figures.

Measurement

Length, mass, capacity, time and temperature.

Data Handling

Pictograph, bar graph and simple data interpretation.

Money and Time

Money calculations, calendar and clock.

Pedagogy of Mathematics

Mathematics-specific pedagogy.

Family and Friends

Family relationships and social bonds.

Food

Sources of food, balanced diet and food preservation.

Shelter

Houses across regions of Assam — chang ghar, namghar.

Water

Sources, conservation, Brahmaputra river and water-borne diseases.

Travel and Communication

Modes of transport including river transport in Assam.

Things We Make and Do

Local crafts (Muga silk, bamboo, cane), tea industry and traditional occupations.

Our Body and Health

Body parts, sense organs, hygiene and common diseases.

Plants and Animals Around Us

Plant and animal life of Assam — Kaziranga rhino, Hoolock gibbon and rich biodiversity.

Geography of Assam

Brahmaputra and Barak valleys, hills, climate and floods of Assam.

Culture and Heritage of Assam

Bihu festival, Sattriya dance, Bihu dance, Vaishnava heritage and ethnic diversity.

Ethnic Communities of Assam

Bodo, Mising, Karbi, Tea-tribes, Ahoms and other communities.

Earth and Universe

Earth's motion, solar system and basic space concepts.

Environmental Protection

Pollution, climate change, floods and conservation.

Pedagogical Issues in EVS

EVS-specific pedagogy.

Algebra

Algebraic expressions, identities and linear equations.

Quadratic Equations

Roots of quadratic equations.

Geometry

Triangles, quadrilaterals, congruence and similarity.

Mensuration

Area, surface area and volume of solids.

Statistics and Probability

Mean, median, mode and elementary probability.

Trigonometry

Trigonometric ratios and identities.

Living World and Cells

Characteristics of living things, cells and basic classification.

Transportation in Animals and Plants

Transport in living organisms — circulation and translocation.

Respiration and Reproduction

Respiration in plants and animals; reproduction modes.

Nutrition

Plant and animal nutrition; balanced diet.

Microorganisms

Bacteria, viruses, fungi and their role.

Metals and Non-metals

Properties of metals, non-metals and their reactions.

Physical and Chemical Change

Distinction between physical and chemical changes.

Acids, Bases and Salts

Properties of acids, bases, salts and pH.

Fibre and Fabric

Natural and synthetic fibres; Assam silk varieties.

Force, Motion and Energy

Force, motion, work, energy and Newton's laws.

Heat, Light and Sound

Heat transfer, reflection/refraction and sound waves.

Electricity and Magnetism

Current, circuits and magnetic effects.

Pollution and Environment

Air, water, soil pollution and conservation.

Pedagogy of Math and Science

Pedagogy specific to math and science.

Ancient India

Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mauryan and Gupta empires.

Medieval India

Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, bhakti and sufi movements.

Modern India

British conquest, colonial rule and freedom struggle.

History of Assam

Ahom kingdom, Kamarupa, freedom struggle and statehood developments.

Social Reform Movements

Brahmo Samaj, Sankardeva movement and other reform initiatives.

Earth and the Universe

Solar system, latitudes, longitudes and motions.

Physical Features of India

Mountains, plains, plateaus, rivers and climate.

Natural Resources

Soil, water, forest, mineral and energy resources.

Geography of Assam

Brahmaputra valley, Barak valley, hill districts, tea gardens and oilfields.

World Geography

Continents, oceans and important countries.

Indian Constitution

Preamble, fundamental rights, duties and DPSPs.

Indian Democracy

Parliament, executive, judiciary and elections.

Local Self-Government

Panchayati raj, autonomous councils and Sixth Schedule areas in Assam.

Budget, GDP and Economic Planning

Concepts of budget, GDP, market types and economic planning.

Environment and Sustainable Development

Pollution, climate change and conservation.

Culture of Assam

Bihu, Sattriya dance, Vaishnava namghars, ethnic festivals and arts.

Pedagogical Issues in Social Studies

Pedagogy specific to social studies.