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Type of Development for CTET and other TET

Type of Development is important for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation. Following are the type of development:

1. Physical Development

Physical Development in the life of child is most observable. This development can be easily recognized as it includes motor skills such as walking, jumping, painting, drawing etc. It depends on the health and nutritionist status. This development is also called maturation.

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2. Cognitive or Mental Development

Cognitive or Mental Development is related to mind, senses and intelligence of the child. It includes development of reasoning, thinking, imagination, perception, creativity etc.

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3. Social and Emotional Development

At the initial age the child is not social. Gradually the child enjoys the company of his friends and develops the social skills like sharing, emotions, feelings, cooperation, patience etc. in his interaction with others.

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4. Language Development

This type of development deals with language. As language is a medium of communication in language development, writing, speaking and other communication skills develop in the child.

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5. Moral Development

Moral development deals with the moral sense, ethics, values, norms and the ability to judge of the child.

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Principles of Growth and Development for CTET and TET

Principles of Growth and Development are important for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation. Following are the 9 principles under Principles of Growth and Development:

1. Principle of Continuity

As per Principles of Growth and Development, Development of child is a continuous process. Because it follows continuity, it starts with the birth and ends with the death.

2. Individual Differences

Principles of Growth and Development state that no two individuals are same. therefore their habits, memory, creativity, intelligence etc. differ from each other. So growth and development will also not be same for both and each will grow at his own unique rate.

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3. Correlation and Integration

All types of developments are correlated and integrated with each other. Each area of development is dependent on the other and also influences the other development. For example a child who is physically healthy is likely to have better social and emotional stability.

4. Universality

Principles of Universality states that all over the world the growth and development process of child will be same. Therefore the process of child growth from birth to maturity will be same all over the world.

5. Predictability

Based on the rate of growth and development of the child, it is possible to predict the possible range of growth and development of child. Eg if a child plays with screw or electric material one may predict or assume that he will be an engineer.

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6. General to Specific

In all phases of child development, general activity precedes specific activity. Eg children learn one word “pa pa” then subsequently they learn other specific words in language development.

7. Direction

Principles of Growth and Development state that development follows a pattern or a sequence. Each child has a different rate of development. Besides the development of all human beings follows a similar pattern, similar sequence or direction.

8. Development is Spiral not Linear

Children do not proceed straight on the development path with a steady speed. They make advancement during a particular period but take rest in the following period to consolidate their development. Therefore he turns back and move forward again like a spiral.

9. Growth and Development is a joint product of both hereditary and environment

As per Principles of Growth and Development, at any stage of growth and development of child the hereditary and environment directly or indirectly influences his growth and development in any dimension at all times.

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CTET Questions on Growth and Development

Dear readers, following are the CTET previous years questions with answers on Growth and Development. These CTET questions on Growth and Development are important for preparation of CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET exams.

1- In which of the following stages do children become active members of their peer group?
a) Adolescence
b) Adulthood
c) Early childhood
d) Childhood

2- Cognitive development means?
a) Development of intelligence
b) Development of child
c) Development of physical skill
d) Development of individual

3- Which of the following is not good for quality learning?
a) Making notes
b) Extra reading
c) Using guide books
d) Self study

4- Human development is divided into domains, such as?
a) Physical, spiritual, cognitive and social
b) Physical, emotional, cognitive and social
c) Emotional, cognitive, spritiual and social-psychological
d) Psychological,cognitive,emotional and physical

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5- Development starts from?
a) Post-childhood stage
b) Pre-natal stage
c) The stage of infancy
d) Pre-childhood stage

6- Development occurs in human being?
a) up to the end of adolescence period
b) up to the end of childhood
c) up to the starting of adulthood
d) throughout the life

7- Which of the following principle of development is incorrect one?
a) there are individual differences in development
b) development is result of coincidences
c) it is a continuous process
d) it is predictable

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8- Human development is?
a) qualitative
b) quantitative
c) immeasurable to a certain extent
d) both (a) and (b)

9- Physical growth and development is called?
a) readiness
b) mobility
c) maturation
d) heredity

10- Factors influences the emotional development are
a) physical health
b) mental abilities
c) fatique
d) All the above

11- Which of the following are groups falls under later childhood category?
a) 11 to 18 years
b) 18 to 24 years
c) 0 to 6 years
d) 6 to 11 years

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12- In middle childhood, speech is more………….rather than………..
a) animistic, socialised
b) mature, immature
c) egocentric, socialised
d) socialised, egocentric

13- The period of infancy is form
a) 0 to 2 years
b) 0 to 4 years
c) 2 to 3 years
d) 3 to 5 years

14- Which of the following is not related to principles of growth and development?
a) Principle of continuity
b) Principle of Classification
c) Principle of integration
d) Principle of individuality

15- In this stage, the children develop great love of exploring and wandering?
a) infancy
b) later childhood
c) Adolescence
d) Maturity

16- Development proceeds from….. to ………
a) complex, hard
b) specific, general
c) simple, easy
d) general, specific

17- Which of the following is not a principle of human development?
a) Sequentially
b) Continuity
c) Reversible
d) General to specific

18- Which one of the following is the true statement corresponding to Cephalocaudal Principle of child’s development?
a) Development of from head to foot
b) Development is from foot to head
c) Development is from middle to periphery
d) None of above

19- The central focus of Child Psychology is…?
a) Good teacher
b) Child
c) teaching process
d) school

20- Early childhood is……….period for language development?
a) a not-so-significant
b) an unimportant
c) a sensitive
d) a natural

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Answers: 1(a), 2(a), 3(c), 4(d), 5(b), 6(d), 7(b), 8(d), 9(c), 10(d), 11(d), 12(d), 13(a), 14(b), 15(c), 16(d), 17(c), 18(a), 19(b), 20(c)

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Motivation and Type of Motivation for CTET and TET

In this post you will learn about Motivation and Motivation Type for CTET and TET preparation. Motivation is a latin word derived from “motum”. It means to move/in-motion. Motivation is internal energy force which makes a person to initiate any work, activity or sustain the activity.

According to William Mc Dougall “Motivation is physiological and psychological condition in the organism that disposes it to act in a certain way”. According to Good “Motivation is the process of arriving, sustaining and regulating activity”.

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Motivation as a process or behavior refer to a reinforced, selective and goal directed behavior initiated and energized by a motive which aims to maintain balance and equilibrium of the person in relation to his environment by keeping his basic needs in the process of satisfaction. There are two types of motivation :-

  1. Natural Motivation or Intrinsic Motivation
  2. Artificial Motivation or Extrinsic Motivation

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1. Natural or Intrinsic (Internal) Motivation

The natural or intrinsic motivation is an internal force within the individual which propels him to do certain activity. Hence, this type of motivation is directly linked with natural urges instincts of the organism.

The naturally or intrinsically motivated individual performs an act because he finds interest in that particular activity. He engages in learning because he finds pleasure in the learning of that thing.

Eg: A student who enjoys solving mathematical problems and does the problem solving because he gets pleasure in that. His pleasure motivates him for doing mathematical problems.

2. Artificial or Extrinsic (External) Motivation

The artificial or external motivation is an external force which propels him to do certain activity. In artificial motivation the source of motivation does not lie within the task. Hence the individual does or learn particular task for obtaining some goal or some external reward.

Anyone should use external motivation with caution because it can decrease the natural motivation.

Eg: A runner who wants to win the race will require constant practice as compared to a person who runs for enjoying the fun from it.

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Micro Teaching – for CTET and Other TETs Preparation

Micro teaching is a teacher training technique. This technique was was first developed by Dwight W Allen in 1963. It is an effective technique, used to build up skills, confidence and modification of teaching style and behavior in teachers. Therefore, it helps to learn and practice giving constructive feedback.

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According to Allen “this technique as a scaled down method encounter in class size and period”. Hence, it is also called scale down teaching approach. The objective of this technique is to reduce:-

  • Class size ( 5 to 10 pupils)
  • Topic size
  • Classroom complexities
  • Time duration

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Micro Teaching Cycle / Steps involved

  1. Plan
  2. Teach – 6 Minutes
  3. Feedback – 6 Minutes
  4. Re-plan – 12 Minutes
  5. Re-teach – 6 Minutes
  6. Re-Feedback – 6 Minutes

Total Minutes taken: 36 Minutes

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Micro Teaching Cycle

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Principles of Micro Teaching

The principles are as below: –

  • It is a real teaching technique.
  • This technique emphasize on one skill at a time.
  • It help to develop the effectiveness of feedback.
  • The process of exercise can be controlled.

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