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Social Science syllabus

UPESSC TGT · Social Science

Part A — Pedagogy / teaching aptitude

Pedagogy

Teaching aptitude focuses

  • Child development foundations
  • Piaget cognitive development
  • Vygotsky social constructivism
  • Behaviourist learning theories
  • Bloom taxonomy and lesson planning
  • Teaching methods
  • Assessment and evaluation
  • Classroom management
  • Inclusive education
  • Motivation and interest
  • Guidance and counselling
  • Teaching aids and classroom ICT
  • NEP 2020
  • RTE Act 2009

Part B — Subject knowledge (Social Science)

History

History

  • Ancient India
  • Medieval India
  • Modern India
  • Freedom movement
  • World history basics

Geography

Geography

  • Physical geography
  • Geography of India
  • Resources and development
  • Agriculture and industry
  • Map skills

Civics

Civics

  • Constitution foundations
  • Fundamental rights and duties
  • Parliament and executive
  • Judiciary
  • Local government

Economics

Economics

  • Development
  • Sectors of Indian economy
  • Money and credit
  • Globalisation basics