KVS PGT Geography Detailed Syllabus and Pattern
5 Dec 2022 -2 Jan 2023
The written test is of 180 marks (180 objective type multiple choice questions)
carrying 01 mark for each question.
The duration of the written test will be 180 minutes (03:00 Hours) without any
time limit for each part individually.
Section Name -Nature of Questions
Part I – Proficiency in Languages (20 marks):
General English-10 questions
General Hindi- 10 questions
Part II – General awareness, Reasoning & Proficiency in Computers (20 marks)
General Awareness & Current Affairs (10 Ques.)
Reasoning Ability (5 Ques.)
Computer Literacy (5 Ques.)
Part-III: Perspectives on Education and Leadership (40 questions)
(a) Understanding the Learner-(15 Questions)
(b) Understanding Teaching Learning -(15 Questions)
(c) Creating Conducive Learning Environment and
(d) School Organization and Leadership- (10 Questions – C,D & E)
(e) Perspectives in Education
Part IV – Subject-specific Syllabus (100 marks) – Refer Annexure
Professional Competency Test:
The Professional Competency Test is of 60 marks (Demo Teaching -30 marks and
Interview -30Marks).
Note:
The weightage of Written Test & Professional Competency (Demo Teaching:15 and
Interview:15) will be 70:30 Final merit list will be based on the performance of the
candidate in Written Test & Professional Competency Test taken together.
Scheme & Syllabus of Exam for Direct Recruitment of PGTs:
Part I – Proficiency in Languages (20 marks):
(a) General English (10 Questions)
Reading comprehension, word power, Grammar & usage
(b) General Hindi (10 Questions)
पठन कौशल, शब्द सामर्थ्य, व्याकरण एवं प्रयुक्ति
Part II – General awareness, Reasoning & Proficiency in Computers (20 marks):
(g) General Awareness & Current Affairs (10 Questions)
(h) Reasoning Ability (5 Questions)
(i) Computer Literacy (5 Questions)
Part III -Perspectives on Education and Leadership (40 marks):
(A) Understanding the Learner (15 questions)
Concept of growth, maturation and development, principles and debates of development, development tasks and challenges
Domains of Development: Physical, Cognitive, Socio-emotional, Moral etc., deviations in development and its implications.
Understanding Adolescence: Needs, challenges and implications for designing institutional support.
Role of Primary and Secondary Socialization agencies. Ensuring Homeschool continuity.
(B) Understanding Teaching Learning (15 Questions)
General English-10 questions
General Hindi- 10 questions
General Awareness & Current Affairs (10 Ques.)
Reasoning Ability (5 Ques.)
Computer Literacy (5 Ques.)
Concept of growth, maturation and development, principles and debates of development, development tasks and challenges
Domains of Development: Physical, Cognitive, Socio-emotional, Moral etc., deviations in development and its implications.
Understanding Adolescence: Needs, challenges and implications for designing institutional support.
Role of Primary and Secondary Socialization agencies. Ensuring Homeschool continuity.
Theoretical perspectives on Learning -Behaviorism, Cognitivism and Constructivism with special reference to their implications for:
The role of teacher
The role of learner
Nature of teacher-student relationship
Choice of teaching methods
Classroom environment
Understanding of discipline, power etc.
Factors affecting learning and their implications for:
Designing classroom instructions,
Planning student activities and,
Creating learning spaces in school.
Planning and Organization of Teaching-Learning
Concept of Syllabus and Curriculum, Overt and Hidden Curriculum, Principles of curriculum organization
Competency based Education, Experiential learning, etc.
Instructional Plans: -Year Plan, Unit Plan, Lesson Plan
Instructional material and resources
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for teaching-learning
Evaluation: Purpose, types and limitations. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation, Characteristics of a good tool.
Assessment of learning, for learning and as learning: Meaning, purpose and considerations in planning each.
Enhancing Teaching Learning processes: Classroom Observation and Feedback, Reflections and Dialogues as a means of constructivist teaching
C.) Creating Conducive Learning Environment (04 questions)
The concepts of Diversity, disability and Inclusion, implications of disability as social construct, types of disabilities-their identification and interventions
Concept of School Mental Health, addressing the curative, preventive and promotive dimensions of mental health for all students and staff. Provisioning for guidance and counseling.
Developing School and community as a learning resource.
(D) School Organization and Leadership (04 questions)
Leader as reflective practitioner, team builder, initiator, coach and mentor.
Perspectives on School Leadership: instructional, distributed and transformative
Vision building, goal setting and creating a School development Plan
Using School Processes and forums for strengthening teaching learning-Annual Calendar, time-tabling, parent teacher forums, school assembly, teacher development forums, using achievement data for improving teaching -learning, School Self Assessment an Improvement
(E) Perspectives in Education (02 questions)
NEP-2020: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Schools: Holistic & Integrated Learning; Equitable and Inclusive Education: Learning for All; Competency based learning and Education.
Guiding Principles for Child Rights, Protecting and provisioning for rights of children to safe and secure school environment, Right of Children to free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009,
Creating partnerships with community, industry and other neighboring schools and Higher Education Institutes-forming learning communities Historically studying the National Policies in education with special reference to school education;
School Curriculum Principles: Perspective, Learning and Knowledge, Curricular Areas, School Stages, Pedagogy and Assessment
Part IV – Subject-specific Syllabus (100 marks):
Note:
The Professional Competency Test (Demo Teaching and Interview), is of 60 marks. The weightage of Written Test & Professional Competency Test (Demo Teaching and Interview) will be in the ratio of 70:30.
Final merit list will be based on the performance of the candidate in Written Test, Professional Competency Test taken together.
For the Post of PGT (Geography)
Syllabus for the post of PGT – Geography
Subject specific syllabus includes the concepts of NCERT/CBSE syllabus and Text Books (Classes XI & XII), however, the questions will test the depth of understanding and application of these concepts at the level of Post- Graduation.
Geography as a Discipline
Geography as an integrating discipline, as a science of spatial attributes
Branches of Geography: Physical Geography and Human Geography
The Earth
Origin and evolution of the earth
Interior of the earth Earthquakes and volcanoes: causes, types and effects
Distribution of oceans and continents : Wegener’s continental drift theory and plate tectonics
Landforms
Geomorphic processes: weathering; mass wasting; erosion and deposition; soil formation
Landforms and their evolution- Brief erosional and depositional features
Climate
Atmosphere- composition and structure; elements of weather and climate
Solar Radiation-Insolation-angle of incidence and distribution; heat budget of the earth heating and cooling of atmosphere (conduction, convection, terrestrial radiation and advection); temperature- factors controlling temperature; distribution of temperature horizontal and vertical; inversion of temperature
Atmospheric circulation and weather systems – Pressure-pressure belts; winds-planetary, seasonal and local; air masses and fronts; tropical and extra tropical cyclones
Water in the atmosphere-Precipitation- evaporation; condensation-dew, frost, fog, mist and cloud; rainfall-types and world distribution
World Climate and Global Concerns
Water (Oceans)
Basics of Oceanography
Oceans – distribution of temperature and salinity
Movements of ocean water-waves, tides and currents; submarine reliefs
Life on the Earth
Biosphere – importance of plants and other organisms; biodiversity and conservation
India-Physical Environment
India : Location, space relations, India’s place in the world
Physiography
Structure and Relief; Physiographic Divisions
Drainage systems: Concept of river basins, watershed; the Himalayan and the Peninsular rivers
Climate, Vegetation and Soil
Weather and climate – spatial and temporal distribution of temperature, Indian monsoon: mechanism, onset and withdrawal
Natural vegetation-forest types and distribution; wild life; conservation; biosphere reserves
Hazards and Disasters: Causes, Consequences and Management
Floods, Cloudbursts
Droughts: types and impact
Earthquakes and Tsunami Cyclones: features and impact
Landslides
Fundamentals of Maps
Geo spatial data, Concept of Geographical data matrix; Point, line, area data
Maps – types; scales-types; construction of simple linear scale, measuring distance; finding direction and use of symbols
Map projection- Latitude, longitude and time, typology, construction and properties of projection: Conical with one standard parallel and
Mercator’s projection.
Topographic and Weather Maps
Study of topographic maps (1 : 50,000 or 1 : 25,000 Survey of India maps); contour cross section and identification of landforms-slopes, hills, valleys, waterfall, cliffs; distribution of settlements
Satellite imageries, stages in remote sensing data- acquisition, platform and sensors and data products, (photographic and digital)
People
The World Population- distribution, density and growth
Population change – Components of population change, Demographic Transition
Human development-concept; selected indicators, international comparisons
Population: distribution, density and growth; composition of population – linguistic, religious; sex, rural-urban and occupational-regional variations in growth of population
Human Activities
Primary activities – concept and changing trends; gathering, pastoral, mining, subsistence agriculture, modern agriculture; people engaged in agricultural and allied activities – some examples from selected countries
Secondary activities- concept; manufacturing: types – household, small scale, large scale; agro based and mineral based industries;
Tertiary activities – concept; trade, transport and tourism; services; people engaged in tertiary activities
Quaternary activities- concept; people engaged in quaternary activities – case study from selected countries
Human Settlements
Rural settlements – types and distribution
Urban settlements – types, distribution and functional classification
Transport, Communication and Trade
Land transport – roads, railways; trans- continental railways Water transport- inland waterways; major ocean routes
Air transport- Intercontinental air routes Oil and gas pipelines
Satellite communication and cyberspace- importance and usage for geographical information; use of GPS
International trade- bases and changing patterns; ports as gateways of international trade; role of WTO in international trade
Resources and Development
Land resources- general land use; agricultural land use; geographical conditions and distribution of major crops (Wheat, Rice, Tea, Coffee, Cotton, Jute, Sugarcane and Rubber); agricultural development and problems
Water resources-availability and utilization- irrigation, domestic, industrial and other uses; scarcity of water and conservation methods-rain water harvesting and watershed management
Mineral and energy resources- distribution of metallic (Iron ore, Copper, Bauxite, Manganese); non-metallic (Mica, Salt) minerals; conventional (Coal, Petroleum, Natural gas and Hydroelectricity) and non-conventional energy sources (solar, wind, biogas) and conservation
Planning in India- target group area planning(case study); idea of sustainable development (case study)
Transport, Communication and International Trade
Transport and communication-roads, railways, waterways and airways: oil and gas pipelines; Geographical information and communication networks
International trade- changing pattern of India’s foreign trade; sea ports and their hinterland and airports
Geographical Perspective on selected issues and problems
Environmental pollution; urban-waste disposal
Urbanization, rural-urban migration; problems of slums
Land degradation Reference Books : Text Books published by NCERT for classes XI & XII.
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The role of teacher
The role of learner
Nature of teacher-student relationship
Choice of teaching methods
Classroom environment
Understanding of discipline, power etc.
Designing classroom instructions,
Planning student activities and,
Creating learning spaces in school.
Concept of Syllabus and Curriculum, Overt and Hidden Curriculum, Principles of curriculum organization
Competency based Education, Experiential learning, etc.
Instructional Plans: -Year Plan, Unit Plan, Lesson Plan
Instructional material and resources
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for teaching-learning
Evaluation: Purpose, types and limitations. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation, Characteristics of a good tool.
Assessment of learning, for learning and as learning: Meaning, purpose and considerations in planning each.
The concepts of Diversity, disability and Inclusion, implications of disability as social construct, types of disabilities-their identification and interventions
Concept of School Mental Health, addressing the curative, preventive and promotive dimensions of mental health for all students and staff. Provisioning for guidance and counseling.
Developing School and community as a learning resource.
Leader as reflective practitioner, team builder, initiator, coach and mentor.
Perspectives on School Leadership: instructional, distributed and transformative
Vision building, goal setting and creating a School development Plan
Using School Processes and forums for strengthening teaching learning-Annual Calendar, time-tabling, parent teacher forums, school assembly, teacher development forums, using achievement data for improving teaching -learning, School Self Assessment an Improvement
NEP-2020: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Schools: Holistic & Integrated Learning; Equitable and Inclusive Education: Learning for All; Competency based learning and Education.
Guiding Principles for Child Rights, Protecting and provisioning for rights of children to safe and secure school environment, Right of Children to free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009,
Creating partnerships with community, industry and other neighboring schools and Higher Education Institutes-forming learning communities Historically studying the National Policies in education with special reference to school education;
School Curriculum Principles: Perspective, Learning and Knowledge, Curricular Areas, School Stages, Pedagogy and Assessment
Geography as an integrating discipline, as a science of spatial attributes
Branches of Geography: Physical Geography and Human Geography
Origin and evolution of the earth
Interior of the earth Earthquakes and volcanoes: causes, types and effects
Distribution of oceans and continents : Wegener’s continental drift theory and plate tectonics
Geomorphic processes: weathering; mass wasting; erosion and deposition; soil formation
Landforms and their evolution- Brief erosional and depositional features
Atmosphere- composition and structure; elements of weather and climate
Solar Radiation-Insolation-angle of incidence and distribution; heat budget of the earth heating and cooling of atmosphere (conduction, convection, terrestrial radiation and advection); temperature- factors controlling temperature; distribution of temperature horizontal and vertical; inversion of temperature
Atmospheric circulation and weather systems – Pressure-pressure belts; winds-planetary, seasonal and local; air masses and fronts; tropical and extra tropical cyclones
Water in the atmosphere-Precipitation- evaporation; condensation-dew, frost, fog, mist and cloud; rainfall-types and world distribution
World Climate and Global Concerns
Basics of Oceanography
Oceans – distribution of temperature and salinity
Movements of ocean water-waves, tides and currents; submarine reliefs
Biosphere – importance of plants and other organisms; biodiversity and conservation
India : Location, space relations, India’s place in the world
Structure and Relief; Physiographic Divisions
Drainage systems: Concept of river basins, watershed; the Himalayan and the Peninsular rivers
Weather and climate – spatial and temporal distribution of temperature, Indian monsoon: mechanism, onset and withdrawal
Natural vegetation-forest types and distribution; wild life; conservation; biosphere reserves
Floods, Cloudbursts
Droughts: types and impact
Earthquakes and Tsunami Cyclones: features and impact
Landslides
Geo spatial data, Concept of Geographical data matrix; Point, line, area data
Maps – types; scales-types; construction of simple linear scale, measuring distance; finding direction and use of symbols
Map projection- Latitude, longitude and time, typology, construction and properties of projection: Conical with one standard parallel and
Mercator’s projection.
Study of topographic maps (1 : 50,000 or 1 : 25,000 Survey of India maps); contour cross section and identification of landforms-slopes, hills, valleys, waterfall, cliffs; distribution of settlements
Satellite imageries, stages in remote sensing data- acquisition, platform and sensors and data products, (photographic and digital)
The World Population- distribution, density and growth
Population change – Components of population change, Demographic Transition
Human development-concept; selected indicators, international comparisons
Population: distribution, density and growth; composition of population – linguistic, religious; sex, rural-urban and occupational-regional variations in growth of population
Primary activities – concept and changing trends; gathering, pastoral, mining, subsistence agriculture, modern agriculture; people engaged in agricultural and allied activities – some examples from selected countries
Secondary activities- concept; manufacturing: types – household, small scale, large scale; agro based and mineral based industries;
Tertiary activities – concept; trade, transport and tourism; services; people engaged in tertiary activities
Quaternary activities- concept; people engaged in quaternary activities – case study from selected countries
Rural settlements – types and distribution
Urban settlements – types, distribution and functional classification
Land transport – roads, railways; trans- continental railways Water transport- inland waterways; major ocean routes
Air transport- Intercontinental air routes Oil and gas pipelines
Satellite communication and cyberspace- importance and usage for geographical information; use of GPS
International trade- bases and changing patterns; ports as gateways of international trade; role of WTO in international trade
Land resources- general land use; agricultural land use; geographical conditions and distribution of major crops (Wheat, Rice, Tea, Coffee, Cotton, Jute, Sugarcane and Rubber); agricultural development and problems
Water resources-availability and utilization- irrigation, domestic, industrial and other uses; scarcity of water and conservation methods-rain water harvesting and watershed management
Mineral and energy resources- distribution of metallic (Iron ore, Copper, Bauxite, Manganese); non-metallic (Mica, Salt) minerals; conventional (Coal, Petroleum, Natural gas and Hydroelectricity) and non-conventional energy sources (solar, wind, biogas) and conservation
Planning in India- target group area planning(case study); idea of sustainable development (case study)
Transport and communication-roads, railways, waterways and airways: oil and gas pipelines; Geographical information and communication networks
International trade- changing pattern of India’s foreign trade; sea ports and their hinterland and airports
Environmental pollution; urban-waste disposal
Urbanization, rural-urban migration; problems of slums
Land degradation Reference Books : Text Books published by NCERT for classes XI & XII.
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CONTACT OR WHATSAPP NOW : 9983164811,9983164875
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