JKTET

Concept of Development

Concept of growth and development and principles.

Theories of Learning

Major theories of learning and their 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 and the implications for teaching.

Assessment, RTE and CCE

Assessment and continuous evaluation.

Unseen Prose Passages

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

Unseen Poem

Unseen poem with comprehension and figures of speech.

Script and Phonology

Vowels, consonants and script (Devanagari/Nastaliq/Roman/Sharada-Perso-Arabic for Kashmiri).

Parts of Speech

Parts of speech in the chosen Lang I.

Tense, Gender, Number, Case

Tense, gender, number and case forms.

Sentence Structure

Sentence types and punctuation.

Idioms and Proverbs

Idioms and proverbs in the chosen Lang I.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms and antonyms.

Literature of Lang I

Major writers and poets in chosen Lang I — Habba Khatoon, Lal Ded, Rasul Mir for Kashmiri etc.

Kashmiri-Specific Topics

Kashmiri vocabulary, gender, case forms and folk literature for Kashmiri Lang I papers.

Urdu-Specific Topics

Urdu vocabulary, tasrif, sarf-o-nahw and shayri (ghazal, nazm) for Urdu papers.

Pedagogy of Language Development

Pedagogy for teaching the chosen Lang I at school 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

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 J&K — Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh.

Water

Sources, conservation and water-borne diseases.

Travel and Communication

Modes of transport and communication in mountainous regions.

Things We Make and Do

Local crafts (Pashmina, papier-mache, walnut woodwork) 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 the Himalayan region.

Geography of J&K

Kashmir Valley, Jammu plains, Pir Panjal range, rivers (Jhelum, Chenab) and Dal Lake.

Culture and Heritage of J&K

Folk dances (Rouf, Dumhal), festivals (Eid, Lohri, Hemis) and cultural diversity.

History of J&K

Ancient kingdoms, accession to India and modern statehood developments.

Earth and Universe

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

Environmental Protection

Pollution, climate change, glacier retreat and Himalayan 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 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 and magnetic 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 J&K

Ancient Kashmir, Sultans of Kashmir, Dogra rule and accession to India.

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 J&K

Kashmir Valley, Jammu region, Ladakh, glaciers and rivers.

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 J&K.

Indian Economy

Sectors of the economy, agriculture, industry and services.

Environment and Sustainable Development

Pollution, climate change and conservation.

Culture of J&K

Sufi tradition, Kashmiri Shaivism, folk culture and arts.

Pedagogical Issues in Social Studies

Pedagogy specific to social studies.