Important Topics for PSTET 2021 Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP)

Diksha Sharma

Updated On: December 10, 2021 08:45 AM

Child Development & Pedagogy takes up 20% of the total PSTET 2021 paper. Check here the important topics for CDP to score good marks in the exam.

Important Topics for PSTET 2021 Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP)

PSTET 2021: PSTET 2021 exam is all set to be conducted on December 24, 2021 . The exam is conducted for the candidates who wish to pursue their dream position as Teachers in the state of Punjab. There will be two papers in the exam: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 will be conducted for the candidates who want to teach the primary standard students (class 1 to 5) while Paper 2 will be conducted for the candidates who wish to teach secondary standard students (class 6 to 8). For both paper 1 and paper 2, there are various subjects out of which one of the major subjects is Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP).

Weightage of Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) for PSTET 2021

The CDP subject will consist of 30 questions out of a total of 150 questions and will be conducted for a total of 30 marks. This means for both Paper 1 and Paper 2, CDP compromises of a total 20% weightage. This means having a strong grip on this subject is necessary for the students to score well in the exam. However, to have a strong grip, it is also important for the students to have an idea of important topics for CDP. This will help them focus on the topics that have the highest weightage and score higher marks in the exam.

Important Topics for PSTET 2021 Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) Paper I

Paper-I will be conducted for the primary level students for which the level of difficulty will be of 10th level. Some of the most important topics for PSTET 2021 Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) Paper-I are listed below:

Development and Its Relationship with Learning

Child-centered and progressive education

Gender as a social construct

Socialization processes: Social world & children

Needs of Children with Difficulties

Diverse Background Learners

Important Topics for PSTET 2021 Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) Paper-II

Paper-II will be conducted for the secondary level students for which the level of difficulty will be of 12th or graduation level. Some of the most important topics for PSTET 2021 Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) Paper-II are listed below:

Individual differences among learners based on language, caste, gender, community, religion, etc.

Influence of Heredity & Environment

Concept of Inclusive Education and understanding children with special needs

Learning & Pedagogy

Understanding Differently Abled Children

Addressing Creative and Talented Children

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