Assam TET

• Growth and Development

  10 topics

  • Concept of Growth
  • Development- Concept, Meaning, Definition
  • Characteristics of development
  • Principles of development
  • Aspects of development- physical, social, emotional, mental, spiritual
  • Stages of development-infancy, early childhood, later childhood
  • Difference between growth and development
  • Factors affecting growth and development
  • Heredity and Environment
  • Nature Vs Nurture

• Child Development (6-11 years)

  9 topics

  • Concept of child development
  • Developmental aspects during childhood (early and late childhood)
  • Physical development
  • Mental development
  • Emotional development
  • Social development
  • Moral development
  • Language development
  • Common behavioral problems of children- (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder)- Causes and Remedies

• Socialization Process

  4 topics

  • Concept of Socialization
  • Stages of Socialization- Primary Socialization, Secondary Socialization and Adult Socialization
  • Process of Socialization
  • Agencies of Socialization- Family, Peer, School and Media

• Child Protection and Child Rights

  4 topics

  • Understanding Child Protection and Child Rights
  • Types of Child Abuse- Physical and Mental Abuse
  • Acts, Policies and Schemes related to Protection of Child Rights
  • Role of family, school and other institutions in protection of child rights.

• Personality

  4 topics

  • Concept, Meaning and Definition
  • Theories of Personality
  • Factors influencing personality- home, school, peers and others
  • Personality deviation

• Adjustment

  5 topics

  • Psychology of Adjustment
  • Meaning of Adjustment
  • Areas of Adjustment
  • Methods of Adjustment- Repression, Regression, Compensation, Rationalization, Projection, Identification, Withdrawal, Sympathism
  • Concept of Mental Health and Hygiene

• Understanding the process of learning

  8 topics

  • Meaning, definition and nature of learning
  • Factors affecting learning
  • Motivation and readiness for learning
  • Theories of learning- Trial and Error Theory, Theory of Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Theory of In-Sightful Learning, Constructivism
  • Laws of learning and their educational implications
  • Motivation and learning
  • Attention and Interest
  • Role of the teacher in creating Interest

• Gender issues in Social Construct

  6 topics

  • Evolution of gender as a social construct
  • Difference between Sex and Gender
  • Gender Roles
  • Gender Stereotypes
  • Gender Bias in the family, school & society
  • Education as an agent for reducing gender inequalities (formal and informal)

• Assessment and Evaluation

  7 topics

  • Concept of Evaluation
  • Concept of Assessment
  • Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation
  • Formative and Summative Evaluation
  • Designing of a Question Paper
  • Blue Print of a Question Paper
  • Tools of Assessment & Evaluation for Holistic Development of learners

• Inclusion in Education

  6 topics

  • Meaning of Inclusion in Education
  • Inclusion of children in education from Socio Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDG)
  • Understanding children with special needs (CWSN)
  • Facilitating inclusion in education for CWSN
  • Issues and Challenges of implementing Inclusive Education
  • Building inclusive learner friendly classroom

• Organizing Teaching

  10 topics

  • Teaching as a planned activity
  • Principles of teaching
  • Maxims of teaching
  • Phases of teaching (Pre-active, Inter-active and Post-active)
  • Different methods of teaching (Lecture method, Project method, Demonstrative method, Heuristic method)
  • Micro teaching (Definition & Significance)
  • Core Teaching Skills
  • Classroom Management
  • Concept of TLM and its importance
  • Diagnostic & Remedial Teaching

• Concept of Child Centered Teaching and Competency Based Teaching

  0 topics

• Individual Differences

  4 topics

  • Meaning and Definition of Individual Differences
  • Role of Heredity and Environment in determining Individual Differences
  • Educational Implications of the psychology of Individual Differences
  • Individual Differences with regards to- Interest, Habits, Aptitudes, Intelligence, Creativity and their assessment

• Psychology of Thinking, Reasoning and Problem Solving

  1 topics

  • Types of Thinking: - Concrete thinking, Abstract thinking, Reflective thinking, Creative thinking, Critical thinking and Associative thinking

Topics pending official syllabus normalization.

• Poraie ma·sianiko chekani

  2 topics

  • Golpo / Ku·akmao / Science-ni gita seani.
  • Poedo mingsa.

• Pedagogy

  2 topics

  • Ku·siktangchi skiani aro Dingtang ku·sikko agangiparangna skiani.
  • Knaachi, aganachi poraianichi aro seanichi skie ra·anini cholrang.

• Grammer

  7 topics

  • Rakako jakkalani, bananrangko tik ong·e seani.
  • Aganmeapa aro katta ku·jikse-rangko jakkalani.
  • Punctuation-ko donani.
  • Tense, Gender, Kattarangni ma·arang,
  • Orto apsangipa kattarang (Synonyms) aro Mikkangchakgipa kattarang (Antonyms)
  • Katta tongrangko meliatani aro ma·siani.
  • Sentence aro uni rokomrang.

• Tiem Hrietthiemna (Reading Comprehension)

  2 topics

  • Zaihla (Poem)
  • Thuziek (Thusep/Thusep Tawi)

• Ṭawng inchuktirdan (method of teaching language), kalhmang (technique), ṭawng finkhâwm thiemzirna (multilingual education), sikula ṭawng finkhâwm inlengna boruok (multilingual environment in school)

  0 topics

• Ṭawng le Grammar

  6 topics

  • Hmar Hawrawp: Vowels, Diphthong, Triphthong, Consonants – chi hrang hrang le zierang
  • Thumal (Word): Angmal (synonyms), epmal (antonyms), thuomal (compound word)
  • Ṭawng bung (Parts of Speech): Noun, Adjective, Pronoun, Verb, Adverb, Conjunction, Interjection, Postposition
  • Number: Singular, Plural
  • Bengbereptu (Affix): Hmabel (Prefix), Hnungbel (Suffix)
  • Thuchangkim (Sentence): Thuchangkim siemdan, Phrases & Idioms (Hmar ṭawng upa le ṭawnglamkei)

Topics pending official syllabus normalization.

• Pedagogy of language teaching

  6 topics

  • Development of four skills: Listening, speaking, reading, writing
  • Elements of language, preliminary concept of language functions.
  • Learning and acquisition
  • Vocabulary development/structure of sentence
  • Teaching learning materials in English
  • Continuous and comprehensive assessment, assessing the four skills: Listening, speaking, reading, writing

• Methods

  1 topics

  • Approaches, Methods, Techniques and Strategies of teaching English

• Grammar

  12 topics

  • Parts of speech (use of noun, adjective, adverb)
  • Jumbled words/sentences
  • Correct form of verb, Tense
  • Verb, phrases
  • Article/determiners
  • Synonyms/antonyms
  • Prepositions
  • Punctuation
  • Question pattern/wh-questions, tag questions
  • Sentence pattern/types of sentence
  • Contracted form
  • Connectors/linking words (use of 'but', 'and' etc)

• Numbers

  1 topics

  • Natural numbers, Whole numbers, Even and Odd numbers, Integers, Test of divisibility, Prime and Composite numbers, Place value system, Four fundamental operations on numbers (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division), Factors and Multiples, Prime Factors, Lowest Common Multiples (LCM), Highest Common Factors (HCF), Skip counting, Group Counting, Understanding Patterns, Comparison, Ascending and Descending Order, Application of numbers in real life, Unitary method and Average.

• Fraction

  1 topics

  • Concept of Fractions, Types of Fractions, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Fractions, Decimal Fractions, Percentage and their use.

• Money

  1 topics

  • Concept of Money, Approximation, Conversion of Rupee to Paisa and vice versa, Four operations in solving problems involving money, Simple problems involving Profit, Loss and discount.

• Algebra

  1 topics

  • Algebraic Expression, Types, Operations of Algebraic operations, Polynomials, Use of algebraic concept to solve daily life problems.

• Geometry and Mensuration

  3 topics

  • Concept and understanding of different shapes, line, line Segment, Ray, Angles, Types of Angles, Types of Triangles, Types of Quadrilaterals, Polygon, Circles (cube, radius, diameter, chord and arc).
  • Length, Perimeter and Area of different Geometrical figures, Weight, Time, Capacity, and Volume, Symmetry, Line of Symmetry, Understanding 3D shapes (cube, cuboid, pyramid, prism, conical figure, tetrahedron, cylinder etc.)
  • Euler’s Formula (Edges, Vertices, Sides).

• Data Handling

  1 topics

  • Introduction to Data, Representation of Data, Pictograph, Bar Diagram, Pie, Chart and Draw Interferences.

• Integration of ICT in teaching Mathematics

  2 topics

  • Importance of ICT in teaching Mathematics.
  • Use of ICT in teaching Mathematics

• Indian Knowledge System

  1 topics

  • History and contribution of Indian Mathematicians like Aryabhatta, Brahmagupta, Virahanka, Ramanujan etc.

• Mathematical Reasoning

  3 topics

  • Creative thinking in Mathematics
  • Manipulative Mathematics
  • Mathematical Puzzles

• Our Environment (Near and Far)

  7 topics

  • Concept of Environment - Natural and social
  • Natural Environment (biotic and abiotic component)- Plants and animals in surroundings, Ecosystem (pond and grassland), producer, primary, secondary and tertiary consumer
  • Social and Man-made Environment- Family, house, neighbourhood, social institutions, State, districts, Gaon Panchayat. local self-governing institutions, our neighbouring states (North East)
  • Festivals: National and State- Role of festivals towards promoting communal harmony, social cohesion and exchange and maintenance of heritage, tradition and culture
  • Some Social Issues
  • Illiteracy, child labour, superstition, gender, socio-economic regional disparity
  • Importance of education in developing scientific temperament/attitude

• Environment and its component

  7 topics

  • Air- Composition, importance and pollution
  • Water- Sources, uses and pollution of water
  • Soil- Types, importance, erosion, degradation and pollution
  • Pollution- Preventive measures (air, water, soil)
  • Food- Types of food, food deficiency related disease and preventive measures
  • Plants- Importance of plants in different environment
  • Inter dependence between plants and animals

• Care and protection of environment

  7 topics

  • Conservation of natural resources
  • Flora, fauna, endangered and rare species, migratory bird
  • National parks, wildlife sanctuary, bird sanctuary, wet lands, heritage sites
  • Safety measures
  • First aid, health care and cleanliness
  • Disaster risk reduction (pre-disaster, during disaster and post disaster)
  • Preventive measures for different communicable diseases

• Transport and communication system.

  5 topics

  • Types of Transportation system
  • Major issues and addressing the challenges
  • Road safety measures
  • Use of computer and internet as a means of communication
  • Importance of ICT is teaching concept of Environmental Studies

• Pedagogy

  4 topics

  • Nature and scope of Environmental Studies
  • Objective of teaching Environmental Studies
  • Different approaches of teaching Environmental Studies
  • Use of ICT in teaching Environmental Studies

• Growth and Development

  10 topics

  • Concept of Growth
  • Development- Concept, Meaning, Definition
  • Characteristics of development
  • Principles of development
  • Aspects of development- physical, social, emotional, mental, spiritual
  • Stages of development-infancy, early childhood, later childhood
  • Difference between growth and development
  • Factors affecting growth and development
  • Heredity and Environment
  • Nature Vs Nurture

• Child Development (6-11 years)

  9 topics

  • Concept of child development
  • Developmental aspects during childhood (early and late childhood)
  • Physical development
  • Mental development
  • Emotional development
  • Social development
  • Moral development
  • Language development
  • Common behavioral problems of children- (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder)- Causes and Remedies

• Socialization Process

  4 topics

  • Concept of Socialization
  • Stages of Socialization- Primary Socialization, Secondary Socialization and Adult Socialization
  • Process of Socialization
  • Agencies of Socialization- Family, Peer, School and Media

• Child Protection and Child Rights

  4 topics

  • Understanding Child Protection and Child Rights
  • Types of Child Abuse- Physical and Mental Abuse
  • Acts, Policies and Schemes related to Protection of Child Rights
  • Role of family, school and other institutions in protection of child rights.

• Personality

  4 topics

  • Concept, Meaning and Definition
  • Theories of Personality
  • Factors influencing personality- home, school, peers and others
  • Personality deviation

• Adjustment

  5 topics

  • Psychology of Adjustment
  • Meaning of Adjustment
  • Areas of Adjustment
  • Methods of Adjustment- Repression, Regression, Compensation, Rationalization, Projection, Identification, Withdrawal, Sympathism
  • Concept of Mental Health and Hygiene

• Understanding the process of learning

  8 topics

  • Meaning, definition and nature of learning
  • Factors affecting learning
  • Motivation and readiness for learning
  • Theories of learning- Trial and Error Theory, Theroy of Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Theory of In-Sightful Learning, Constructivism
  • Laws of learning and their educational implications
  • Motivation and learning
  • Attention and Interest
  • Role of the teacher in creating Interest

• Gender issues in Social Construct

  7 topics

  • Evolution of gender as a social construct
  • Difference between Sex and Gender
  • Gender Roles
  • Gender Stereotypes
  • Gender Bias in the family, school & society
  • Education as an agent for reducing gender inequalities (formal and informal)
  • Constitutional Provision for Equality of Women

• Assessment and Evaluation

  7 topics

  • Concept of Evaluation
  • Concept of Assessment
  • Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation
  • Formative and Summative Evaluation
  • Designing of a Question Paper
  • Blue Print of a Question Paper
  • Tools of Assessment & Evaluation for Holistic Development of learners

• Inclusion in Education

  6 topics

  • Meaning of Inclusion in Education
  • Inclusion of children in education from Socio Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDG)
  • Understanding children with special needs (CWSN)
  • Facilitating inclusion in education for CWSN
  • Issues and Challenges of implementing Inclusive Education
  • Building inclusive learner friendly classroom

• Organizing Teaching

  10 topics

  • Teaching as a planned activity
  • Principles of teaching
  • Maxims of teaching
  • Phases of teaching (Pre-active, Inter-active and Post-active)
  • Different methods of teaching (Lecture method, Project method, Demonstrative method, Heuristic method)
  • Micro teaching (Definition & Significance)
  • Core Teaching Skills
  • Classroom Management
  • Concept of TLM and its importance
  • Diagnostic & Remedial Teaching

• Concept of Child Centered Teaching and Competency Based Teaching

  0 topics

• Individual Differences

  4 topics

  • Meaning and Definition of Individual Differences
  • Role of Heredity and Environment in determining Individual Differences
  • Educational Implications of the psychology of Individual Differences
  • Individual Differences with regards to- Interest, Habits, Aptitudes, Intelligence, Creativity and their assessment

• Psychology of Thinking, Reasoning and Problem Solving

  1 topics

  • Types of Thinking: - Concrete thinking, Abstract thinking, Reflective thinking, Creative thinking, Critical thinking and Associative thinking

• Adolescence

  8 topics

  • Period of Adolescence
  • Stages of Adolescence
  • Developmental aspects during Adolescence (Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Social)
  • Problems of Adolescence
  • Adolescent Education
  • Guidance and Counselling during Adolescence
  • Developmental Hazards
  • Types of Interests during Adolescence

Topics pending official syllabus normalization.

• Poraie ma·sianiko chekani

  2 topics

  • Golpo / Ku·akma / Science-ni gita seani.
  • Poedo mingsa.

• Pedagogy

  3 topics

  • Ku·siktangchi skiani aro Dingtang ku·sikko agangiparangna skiani.
  • Knaachi, aganachi poraianichi aro seanichi skie ra·anini cholrang.
  • Joltangni kri agangrikanio neng·nikanirangko ma·siani.

• Grammer

  10 topics

  • Kattarangko jakkalani.
  • Verb-ko dingtang dingtang bimango seani.
  • Tense.
  • Synonyms aro Antonyms-rangko jakkalani.
  • Kattarangni ma·arang. (Parts of speech)
  • Sentence-ni bakrang aro Case.
  • Phrase aro Clause.
  • Dalgipa aro chongipa oikorrangko jakkalani.
  • Verbni Object, Verbal Noun aro Verbal Adjective, Participle-rang, Adjective-rang, Adverb-rang,
  • Rakako jakkalani.

• Tiem Hrietthiemna (Reading Comprehension)

  2 topics

  • Zaihla (Poem)
  • Thuziek (Thusep/Thusep Tawi)

• Ṭawng inchuktirdan (method of teaching language), kalhmang (technique), ṭawng finkhâwm thiemzirna (multilingual education), sikula ṭawng finkhâwm inlengna boruok (multilingual environment in school)

  0 topics

• Ṭawng le Grammar

  8 topics

  • Hmar Hawrawp: Vowels, Diphthong, Triphthong, Consonants – chi hrang hrang le zierang, Subject le Predicate
  • Thumal (Word): Angmal (synonyms), epmal (antonyms), thuomal (compound word)
  • Ṭawng bung (Parts of Speech): Noun, Adjective, Pronoun, Verb, Adverb, Conjunction, Interjection, Postposition
  • Case: Case chi tum tum, Subjective case, Nominative case, Objective case, Possessive case, Instrumental case
  • Number: Singular, Plural
  • Conjunction le Interjection: Conjunction, Clause zawmtu, Interjection
  • Bengbereptu (Affix): Hmabel (Prefix), Hnungbel (Suffix)
  • Thuchangkim (Sentence): Thuchangkim siemdan, Thuchangkim chi tum tum sin thaw dana ṭhe hranna, Phrases & Idioms (Hmar ṭawng upa le ṭawnglamkei)

Topics pending official syllabus normalization.

• Pedagogy of Language Teaching

  7 topics

  • Learning and acquisition
  • Principles of language teaching, functions of language
  • Development of four skills: Listening, speaking, reading and writing
  • Continuous and comprehensive assessment, Assessing the four skills Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
  • Language difficulties, attitude towards errors and mistakes of second language learning
  • Teaching Learning Materials,
  • Teaching of vocabulary and structure

• Methods

  1 topics

  • Methods, approaches, techniques and strategies of teaching English

• Language Elements

  10 topics

  • Correct form of verb/tense
  • Parts of speech (use as noun, adjective, adverbs)
  • Phrase and clause/phrasal verb/use of phrase and idioms
  • Determiners
  • Voice-Active and passive voice
  • Narration
  • Transitive and intransitive verb
  • Prefix, Suffix, Vocabulary-Synonyms, antonyms and homonyms
  • Sentence types/simple, compound, complex sentence/ question pattern/tag questions
  • Alliteration, simile, puns etc.

• Number System

  1 topics

  • Natural numbers, Test of divisibility, Whole numbers, Negative numbers and Integers, Rational numbers, Irrational numbers, Real numbers, Fractions, Decimal fractions, LCM and HCF of rational numbers, Comparisons and operations of rational numbers, Laws of Arithmetic Operations, Square, Square roots, Cube, Cube roots, Powers and exponents, Laws of Exponents.

• Socially applicable Mathematics

  1 topics

  • Ratio and Proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, Use of unitary method, Percentage and its applications, Profit, Loss and Discount.

• Algebra

  1 topics

  • Preliminary concept of Algebra, Algebraic expressions and their types, Operations on algebraic expressions, Factorization of algebraic expressions, Polynomials, Linear equation in one variable, Quadratic equation in one variable, Zeroes of polynomial, Relation between zeroes and co-efficient, Algebraic method of solutions of pair of linear equations and its consistency

• Geometry and Mensuration

  1 topics

  • Lines and angles, Pairs of angles, Properties of Triangles, Quadrilaterals and polygons (interior and exterior angles), Congruency and similarity of triangles, Area of triangle, Pythagoras Theorem, Perimeter and Area of different geometrical figures, Idea of Pie, Basic circle concepts like radius, diameter, chord and arc along with properties related to equal chords, the angle subtended by an arc and cyclic quadrilaterals, Tangent to a circle and property, Surface area and volume of a Cube, Cuboid, Cone, Cylinder and Sphere, Surface area and volume of combination of solids.

• Probability

  1 topics

  • Meaning of probability in everyday life, Simple experiments and events, Complimentary events, Simple problems.

• Introduction to Graphs and Data Handling

  1 topics

  • Axes, Cartesian plane, Co-ordinate of points, Plotting of points in different situations, Distance between two points, Reading and drawing of linear graphs, Collection and organization of data, Classification of data, Class interval, frequency of a class, Frequency distribution table, Introduction of graphs, Bar and Pie graphs, Reading bar graphs, Interpretation of data from graphs, Measures of central tendency.

• Idea of Co-ordinate Geometry

  1 topics

  • Distance of a point from co-ordinate axes, Distance between two points, Section formula, Mid-point, Area of triangle using co-ordinate geometry.

• Integration of ICT in teaching Mathematics

  1 topics

  • Importance of ICT in teaching Mathematics, Use of ICT in teaching Mathematics.

• Physics

  9 topics

  • Measurement: Standard system of measurement—Length, time, volume, weight and density
  • Motion and Laws of Motion: Speed and velocity, average speed, Relationship between speed distance and time, uniform acceleration, graphical representation of motion, periodic motion, Oscillatory motion. Newton's laws (1st, 2nd and 3rd) of motion and their example, The concept of force, Uniform circular motion, Acceleration due to Gravity, Relationship between Mass and Weight.
  • Heat and temperature: Measurement of temperature, Celsius scale, Fahrenheit scale and Kelvin scale of temperature, transfer of heat, land and sea
  • Properties of Magnet: Magnetic and non-magnetic substances, Geomagnet,
  • Climate: Weather and Climate, Climatic zones of India, Climate change,
  • Light: Laws of reflection, Transparent, opaque and translucent objects, plane and spherical mirrors, Laws of refraction, refractive index, refraction in lenses, Image formed by Plane mirror, spherical mirrors and lenses, Kaleidoscope, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope
  • Electricity: Electric Cell, Electric circuit, Electric charge and Coulomb's law, Conductors, Insulators, Electric field, Electric intensity and electric potential, potential difference, Electric current, Ohm’s law, Resistances, Heating effects of electric current, Magnetic effects of electric current.
  • Facts about Space : Our Solar System, Constellation, The heavenly bodies, The Milky Way Galaxy, Eclipse, Artificial satellite, Rotation and Revolution of Earth
  • Natural Resources: Different types of Natural Resources, Renewable and non-renewable Natural Resources.

• Chemistry

  4 topics

  • Metals and Non-Metals: Physical and chemical properties of Metals and Non-Metals, The reactivity series, Use of Metals and Non-Metals. Rusting of Iron, Galvanization, Corrosion
  • Physical and Chemical Change: Differences between chemical and physical change, Chemical equation Crystallization, colloids, Chromatography, Centrifugation.
  • Acids, Bases and Salts: Acids and Bases, Indicators, Reaction of Acids and Bases with each other, Neutralization in daily life,
  • Substances: Difference between matter, substance and mixture ; Separation of substances

• BIOLOGY

  7 topics

  • Organism and Biodiversity: Significance of Biodiversity, Adaptation of Animal and Plants,
  • Characteristics of Living things: Growth and movement, Nutrition, Respiration, Reproduction, Excretion, Transportation (circulation) in animal, Transportation of substances and water in plants.
  • Reproduction in plants: Reproduction in plants, Modes of reproduction, vegetative propagation, Fragmentation, Sexual Reproduction, Fertilization, Seed Dispersal.
  • Photosynthesis in plants: The concept, word equation.
  • Food for Healthy Life: The major nutrients in human’s food and its sources, functions of nutrients, Balanced diet, Deficiency diseases in human.
  • Human digestive and respiratory system: The structure and functions
  • Adolescence: Growth and changes, Measures to ensure overall well-being of Adolescents

• Contribution of India to the field of Science

  1 topics

  • India’s significant contribution in science through history and the present time to all matters (concepts, explanation)that are studied within the School curriculum up to secondary level.

• Teaching of Science

  3 topics

  • Methods of science teaching,
  • Importance of ICT in changing human life and society
  • Use of ICT in teaching Science.

• Geography (A)

  17 topics

  • Our Earth: Size, shape, motion of the earth and their effects, interior of the earth, earth crust, earthquake, latitude and longitude.
  • Solar System: Stars, planets and satellite.
  • Major domain of the Earth: Lithosphere, Continents, Oceans, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere and Biosphere.
  • Major Landforms of the Earth: Mountains, Plateau, Plains, Desert.
  • Components of Map: Direction, Scale and Symbols
  • Geography of Assam & India: Geographic location, climate, soil, natural vegetation, agriculture, conservation of wildlife , biodiversity, major industries, major rivers and their tributaries,
  • Human settlement, occupation.
  • Influence of land, climate, vegetation and wildlife on human life.
  • Migration of people from neighbouring country and States of Assam and its impact.
  • Resources : - Concept of resource
  • Classification of resources with examples
  • Resource conservation
  • Sustainable development
  • Environment : - Concept of environment
  • Physical and Man- made environment
  • Environment problems, hazards, pollution ( air, water, soil, noise)
  • Causes of environmental pollution and preventive measures.

• History (B)

  15 topics

  • Pre-history: Evolution of human civilization from hunter, food gatherer to agriculture.
  • Ancient Urban civilization: Features of Indus Valley civilization, its geographical extent, art & culture & relationship with the Contemporary world civilization.
  • Vedic Age: Settlement of the Aryans, Socio-religious practices, Composition of Vedas, Rise of Mahajanapadas.
  • Major Dynasties of ancient India & their Contribution: Mauryas, Guptas, Satavahanas, Pallavas, Cholas, Bahmanas Salstambhas and Palas of Ancient Kamruрa.
  • Major Dynasties of medieval India & their Contributions: Delhi Sultanate and Mughals, Vijay nagar and Bahmani kingdoms, Chutiyas, Barobhuyans, Koch, Kacharis and the Ahoms of Medieval Assam.
  • Emergence of new religious ideas:
  • Jainism, Buddhism, Bhaktism.
  • Role of Vaishnavite movement in fostering social cohesion and unity in medieval Assam.
  • Advent of the European traders to India: Portuguese, the Dutch, British and French.
  • Establishment, expansion and consolidation of British Rule in India.
  • Reform measures during East India Company Rule.
  • Rise of Indian nationalism in India in the late 19th and early 20th Century.
  • Revolt of 1857, various phases of Indian national movement viz non- cooperation, Civil disobedience and Quit India Movement.
  • Role of Assam in the Indian national movement (1857-1947)
  • Industrial Revolution: Causes & its impact.

• Economics: (C)

  24 topics

  • Basic Concepts of Economics
  • Production, demand and supply, scarcity.
  • Market Concept and types of market, understanding local markets ( haat / Bazar )
  • Difference between wholesale market and retail market
  • Money and Banking
  • Definition, types of money
  • Basics of banking, different types of banking service system in India
  • Major functions of commercial banks, Central Bank, Regional Rural Bank, Cooperative Bank, Special Banks- IDBI, SIDBI, NABARD
  • Resources
  • Natural : Natural Resources of India with special reference to Assam,
  • Role of natural resources in economic development.
  • Human : Key indicates ( life expectancy, education level and gross national income ) Adult literacy, infant mortality rate and fulfillment of basic needs like housing, food, health care facility etc.
  • Problems of Human Resource Development and role of the Govt.
  • Measures taken by the Govt. in Education, Health and Employment Section, Women employment,
  • Role of human resources in economic development of India and Assam.
  • Planning and Budget
  • Planning, Budget and National income, Economic planning.
  • Planning in India: features of planning in India in the pre- 1991 period and the post 1991 period.
  • Financial Institutions
  • Role of financial institution in Economic development, types and functions of bank and other financial institution for socio-economic development of people,
  • Functions of NEDFi and NEC, schemes of Self-Help groups.
  • National Income : Gross National Product ( GNP), Net National Product ( NNP), Net Domestic Product ( NDP), Nominal and Real Income, Per Capita Income and standard of living.
  • Financial literacy
  • Meaning, Importance and principles.

• Political Science (D)

  22 topics

  • The Government
  • Concept of Government
  • Types of Government - Parliamentary, Presidential, Unitary and Federal form of government
  • Merits and demerits of various forms of government
  • Organs of Government – Executive, Legislature, Judiciary
  • Central, State and Local self Government of India.
  • Democracy:
  • Democracy and its principles – Freedom, Equality, Social Justice, Rights etc.
  • Election process
  • Role of opposition parties in a democracy.
  • Political parties in India :
  • Concept and need of political parties
  • Role of political parties in formation of government
  • The coalition government and its merits and demerits
  • The Constitution:
  • Basic concept of constitution. Types of constitution, characteristics of Indian constitution, its preamble and principles.
  • Fundamental rights and duties of citizen.
  • Special constitutional provisions for Assam and NE India ( 6th schedule, protected areas / tribal belt )
  • International Organizations :
  • United Nations Organization
  • Amnesty International
  • Human Rights Watch

• Integration of ICT in teaching Social Science

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  • Use of ICT in enhancing quality of teaching - learning of social science