OTET

Concept of Development

Concept of growth and development and its principles.

Theories of Learning

Major theories of learning and their educational implications.

Intelligence, Creativity and Personality

Constructs of intelligence, creativity and personality.

Individual Differences and Inclusive Education

Diverse learners and inclusive practices.

Learning and Pedagogy

How children think and learn and the implications for teaching.

Assessment, RTE and CCE

Assessment and evaluation in elementary classrooms.

Apathit Gadya (Unseen Prose)

Two unseen prose passages with comprehension and grammar questions in chosen Lang I.

Apathit Padya (Unseen Poem)

Unseen poem with comprehension and figures-of-speech questions.

Varna and Uchchar

Vowels, consonants and pronunciation rules of the chosen language.

Shabd Bhed

Tatsam, tadbhav, deshi and videshi words; categories of words.

Sandhi and Samas

Sandhi rules and samas types in Odia/Hindi etc.

Prefixes and Suffixes

Word formation through upsarg and pratyay.

Parts of Speech

Parts of speech in the chosen language.

Tense, Gender, Number and Case

Verb tense, gender, number and case forms.

Sentence Structure

Sentence types and punctuation in the chosen language.

Idioms and Proverbs

Common idioms and proverbs and their use.

Alankar and Ras

Figures of speech and ras in literary appreciation.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms and antonyms in the chosen language.

Pedagogy of Language Development

Pedagogy for teaching the chosen Lang I at primary stage.

Unseen Prose Passages

Two unseen prose passages — comprehension, vocabulary and grammar.

Unseen Poem

Unseen poem with comprehension and literary-device questions.

Parts of Speech

Noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, preposition, conjunction, interjection.

Tenses

Present, past and future tense — simple, continuous, perfect forms.

Voice and Narration

Active-passive voice; direct-indirect speech.

Articles and Determiners

Use of a/an/the and other determiners.

Prepositions

Use of common prepositions in English.

Subject-Verb Agreement

Concord and agreement between subject and verb.

Modals

Can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would, ought to.

Sentence Transformation

Affirmative-negative, simple-compound-complex transformation.

Vocabulary

Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, homophones.

Idioms and Phrases

English idioms and phrasal verbs.

Pedagogy of English

Pedagogy of teaching English as a 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 and applications.

Ratio and Proportion

Ratio, proportion and unitary method.

Geometry

Lines, angles, basic shapes — square, rectangle, triangle, circle.

Mensuration

Area and perimeter of simple 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 problems.

Pedagogy of Mathematics

Mathematics-specific pedagogy.

Family and Friends

Family relationships, peers and social bonds.

Food

Sources of food, balanced diet and food preservation.

Shelter

Houses across regions of Odisha and India.

Water

Sources, conservation and water-borne diseases.

Travel and Communication

Transport and communication — past and present.

Things We Make and Do

Local crafts, handicrafts of Odisha and traditional occupations.

Our Body and Health

Body parts, sense organs, hygiene and common diseases.

Plants and Animals Around Us

Plant and animal life and conservation.

Landscape of Odisha

Coastal plains, Eastern Ghats, rivers (Mahanadi) and Chilika Lake.

Climate of Odisha

Climate, monsoon, cyclones and seasonal variations.

Natural Resources of Odisha

Forests, minerals (iron, bauxite), wildlife and conservation.

Agriculture and Industry of Odisha

Major crops, fisheries and key industries of Odisha.

Culture and Heritage of Odisha

Konark, Jagannath temple, Odissi dance, Pattachitra and tribal communities.

Earth and Universe

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

Environmental Protection

Pollution, climate change and conservation.

Pedagogical Issues in EVS

EVS-specific pedagogy at primary level.

Algebra

Algebraic expressions, identities and linear equations.

Quadratic Equations

Roots of quadratic equations and applications.

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 and Non-living

Characteristics of living things and classification.

Human Body Systems

Digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous and reproductive systems.

Plant Life

Plant structure, function and reproduction.

Matter and its Nature

Atoms, molecules, elements and compounds.

Acids, Bases and Salts

Properties of acids, bases, salts and pH.

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, magnets and electromagnetic effects.

Environment and Ecosystem

Ecosystem, food chains and pollution.

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 Odisha

Kalinga, Eastern Gangas, Mukunda Dev and freedom struggle in Odisha.

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 Odisha

Physical features, climate, agriculture and minerals of Odisha.

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 and municipal institutions in Odisha.

Indian Economy

Sectors of the economy, agriculture, industry and services.

Environment and Sustainable Development

Pollution, climate change and conservation.

Art and Culture of Odisha

Odissi dance, Pattachitra, Konark, Jagannath culture and tribal heritage.

Pedagogical Issues in Social Science

Pedagogy specific to social science.