Special TET - SCERT Online Training Day-6 – Today Session Live Link –
Paper 1 & 2 | Child Development and Pedagogy
The Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special TET) – SCERT Online Training
Programme is an important initiative organized to help aspiring teachers
prepare effectively for the Teacher Eligibility Test examination. The Day-6
session focuses on one of the most important subjects in the TET syllabus:
Child Development and Pedagogy (CDP).
Candidates preparing for both Paper-1 and Paper-2 can attend this live session to strengthen their understanding of child psychology, teaching methodologies, learning theories, classroom management, and educational practices.
This online training programme provides expert guidance, conceptual explanations, previous year question discussions, and examination-oriented strategies.
Day-6 Session Details
Programme Name
Special TET – SCERT Online Training
Day
Day – 6
Date
15.06.2026 (Monday)
Time
6.30 PM
Papers Covered
Paper – 1
Paper – 2
Candidates preparing for both Paper-1 and Paper-2 can attend this live session to strengthen their understanding of child psychology, teaching methodologies, learning theories, classroom management, and educational practices.
This online training programme provides expert guidance, conceptual explanations, previous year question discussions, and examination-oriented strategies.
Day-6 Session Details
Programme Name
Special TET – SCERT Online Training
Day
Day – 6
Date
15.06.2026 (Monday)
Time
6.30 PM
Papers Covered
Paper – 1
Paper – 2
Today's Topic
Child Development and Pedagogy
Importance of Child Development and Pedagogy
Child Development and Pedagogy is one of the highest-scoring sections in the TET examination. Candidates who understand the concepts clearly can secure good marks.
This subject helps teachers understand:
Child growth and development
Learning abilities of students
Individual differences
Teaching strategies
Classroom management techniques
Educational psychology
Learning disabilities
Inclusive education
Topics Covered in Today's Session
1. Meaning of Child Development
Child development refers to the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and language development that occurs from birth to adolescence.
Important areas include:
Physical development
Cognitive development
Emotional development
Social development
Language development
2. Principles of Child Development
Important principles:
Development is continuous.
Development follows a sequence.
Development proceeds from general to specific.
Development varies from child to child.
Development is influenced by heredity and environment.
3. Growth and Development
Growth
Quantitative change
Increase in height, weight, and size
Development
Qualitative change
Improvement in abilities and skills
4. Stages of Child Development
Infancy Stage
0 – 2 years
Early Childhood
2 – 6 years
Middle Childhood
6 – 12 years
Adolescence
12 – 18 years
5. Learning Theories
Jean Piaget Theory
Stages:
Sensorimotor Stage
Preoperational Stage
Concrete Operational Stage
Formal Operational Stage
Lev Vygotsky Theory
Key concepts:
Social interaction
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Scaffolding
Jerome Bruner Theory
Learning modes:
Enactive
Iconic
Symbolic
Kohlberg Theory
Stages of moral development:
Pre-conventional
Conventional
Post-conventional
6. Intelligence
Types of intelligence:
Linguistic Intelligence
Logical Intelligence
Visual Intelligence
Musical Intelligence
Bodily Intelligence
Interpersonal Intelligence
Intrapersonal Intelligence
Naturalistic Intelligence
7. Individual Differences
Every child is unique.
Differences may occur in:
Learning speed
Intelligence
Interests
Aptitude
Personality
Teachers must adopt appropriate teaching methods.
8. Inclusive Education
Inclusive education means providing equal learning opportunities to all students.
0 – 2 years
Early Childhood
2 – 6 years
Middle Childhood
6 – 12 years
Adolescence
12 – 18 years
5. Learning Theories
Jean Piaget Theory
Stages:
Sensorimotor Stage
Preoperational Stage
Concrete Operational Stage
Formal Operational Stage
Lev Vygotsky Theory
Key concepts:
Social interaction
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Scaffolding
Jerome Bruner Theory
Learning modes:
Enactive
Iconic
Symbolic
Kohlberg Theory
Stages of moral development:
Pre-conventional
Conventional
Post-conventional
6. Intelligence
Types of intelligence:
Linguistic Intelligence
Logical Intelligence
Visual Intelligence
Musical Intelligence
Bodily Intelligence
Interpersonal Intelligence
Intrapersonal Intelligence
Naturalistic Intelligence
7. Individual Differences
Every child is unique.
Differences may occur in:
Learning speed
Intelligence
Interests
Aptitude
Personality
Teachers must adopt appropriate teaching methods.
8. Inclusive Education
Inclusive education means providing equal learning opportunities to all students.
PAPER-1:Click here for SPECIAL TET PAPER 1 CDP
SESSION 2
Objectives:
Equal participation
Equal opportunities
Equal access to education
Equal participation
Equal opportunities
Equal access to education
PAPER-2:Click here for SPECIAL TET PAPER 2 CDP SESSION 2
Benefits:
Promotes confidence
Encourages participation
Reduces discrimination
9. Learning Disabilities
Important disabilities:
Dyslexia
Dysgraphia
Dyscalculia
ADHD
Teachers should identify these conditions early.
10. Assessment and Evaluation
Methods include:
Formative Assessment
Summative Assessment
Observation
Projects
Assignments
Preparation Tips for TET Aspirants
Follow these steps:
Study NCERT concepts.
- Learn important educational theories.
- Practice previous year questions.
- Revise daily.
- Attend SCERT live sessions regularly.
- Make short notes.
- Focus on conceptual understanding.
- Benefits of Attending SCERT Online Training
- Free expert guidance
- Updated syllabus coverage
- Exam-oriented preparation
- Previous year question discussion
- Concept-based learning
- Time-saving preparation strategy
The Special TET – SCERT Online Training Day-6 session on Child Development and Pedagogy is extremely useful for candidates preparing for Paper-1 and Paper-2.
Regular participation in these sessions will improve conceptual understanding, boost confidence, and increase the chances of success in the Teacher Eligibility Test examination.
Every TET aspirant should make use of this opportunity and revise the topics regularly for better performance in the examination.