Bihar Head Teacher Syllabus 2024 has been announced in a subject wise format on the official website of BPSC. The written exam will take place on 13th June, 2024 in an offline mode. All the candidates passing the exam will be eligible to move for further rounds of selection stages. When preparing for the exam, applicants must pay close attention to the study material and exam format. The syllabus consists of two subjects which are General Studies and D.EL.ED and each section will comprise a total 75 marks. To gauge at more necessary details of the exam pattern, read the article thoroughly.
The aspiring candidates must clear the written exam in order to clear all the selection stages. The syllabus will comprise of two subjects which are General Studies and D.EL.ED. Both the subjects have some specific units and topics to be covered by the aspirants well. The aspirants will get a total of 2 hour duration to complete the exam.
Current events of national and international importance.
Indian Polity
Indian- National movement and the part played by Bihar in it.
Elementary Mathematics and Mental ability test.
D.EL.ED
Unit 1
Topics
Children and their childhood: cultural and historical understanding
Understanding the role and effects of various factors in the process of socialization in school
Context of Child rights
Education- General Concept, Objectives and Nature of school education.
Education, School, and society
Various bases/approaches to understanding education are Philosophical, Psychological, Sociological, Literature of Education, History of Education, etc.
Concept of Knowledge: Philosophical Perspectives
Unit 2
Topics
Mahatma Gandhi-Hind Swaraj: Underlining the relationship between social philosophy and education
Statement given to Jyotiba Phule-Hunter Commission (1882) Educational, Social and Cultural Highlighting Inequality
Gijubhai Badheka: outlining the idea of experimentation in daydreaming education
Dr. Zakir Hussain – Educational Articles: Underlining the Importance of Child-Centered Education
Rabindranath Tagore: underlining the role of freedom and autonomy in learning education
J. Krishnamurthy – What is education, outlining the role of dialogue in teaching-learning
From the book Maria Montessori-The Receptive Mind, a chapter titled ‘Sequences of Development: Outlining the Special Practices in Children’s Learning’
John Dewey–Education is a necessity of life from education and democracy Article titled: Education and underlining the interaction of society
Unit 3
Topics
Curriculum and Curriculum: Concepts and Miscellaneous Basis.
Understanding of children’s physical and cognitive development
The Role of Work and Education in the Curriculum The Problem of Action-Centered
Creativity concept of special importance in the context of children
Pedagogy Psychosocial Factors Affecting Childhood
Meaning of play Concept, characteristic, importance in the context of children’s development
Child Development Concept Factors Affecting Various Dimensions of Development
Various dimensions of personality development Special reference to Ericsson’s theory
Understanding of Growth and Development Interrelationship Methods of Study
Aspects of Emotional Development in Children John Balby’s Theory and Other Ideas
Moral Development and Children’s Concept of Right and Wrong, Jean Piaget and Kohlberg’s Theory
Unit 4
Topics
Need and objective of ECCE
Children with special needs (disabled) and early childhood care and education
Understanding of a balanced and contextualized ECCE curriculum
Physical Education Concept and Importance
Short and long term objectives and planning of the ECCE curriculum
Current Status of Early Childhood Care and Education in Bihar
Creating a developmental, child-centered, and inclusive environment in the classroom
Challenges and innovations of early childhood education in the state
Different dimensions of development and learning in the early years
Expectations of institutions (academic and social) in the preparation of schools in the state
Unit 5
Topics
Critical understanding of the organizational aspects of school culture, concept structure and components.
The nature of classroom teaching is traditional, child-centered, democratic, creative, etc.
Changes in the school system under the Right to Education
Co-curricular and co-scholastic activities Importance, planning, and implementation (activities, arts, sports, etc.)
School organization and management in line with inclusive education?
System of assessment and evaluation in the school Continuous and comprehensive assessment, progress sheet
Change in a school environment and classroom teaching through art integrated education
Teacher Professional Development Concept Requirement, Policy Discussion, and Border
School Leadership System and Teacher Administrative, Collective Pedagogical Transformational
Unit 6
Topics
Nearby District Level Institutions Cluster Resource Center (CRC). Block Resource Center (BRC), District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), College of Elementary Teacher Education (PTEC)
National Level Institutions National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). National Institute of Educational
State Level Institutions State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT). Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC). Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Bihar Sanskrit Education Board (BSSB). Bihar State Madrasa Education Board (BSMEB). Bihar Board of Open Schooling and Examination (BBOSE)
Planning and Administration (NIEPA). National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
Unit 7
Topics
Different forms of inclusion and exclusion in Indian society (marginalized society, gender, children with special needs – handicapped)
Gender discrimination prevalent in the education system and school curriculum, textbooks, classroom procedures
Understanding of Diversity and Inequality in Classrooms Curricular and Pedagogical Context
With special reference to student-teacher interaction Role of education in gender sensitivity and equality –
Nature and process of assessment for inclusive education
Education concept for equity, equality and social justice Needs and constraints
Reference to children with special needs in inclusive education Historical development, current status, Challenges, the context of Bihar
Contemporary discourse on the identity of teachers, Concept of an ideal teacher
Unit 8
Topics
National Curriculum Framework – 2005 and Bihar Curriculum Framework 2008 with special reference to Science, Environment, Mathematics, Language and Social Science Pedagogy
Importance and use of audio-video, multimedia tools in teaching-learning
Integration of ICT with learning planning and other school work
Bihar Head Teacher Exam Pattern 2024
It is very crucial for all the aspirants to understand the exam pattern and marking scheme thoroughly. The exam will consist of objective type questions in a MCQ based format. The BPSC Head Teacher Exam Pattern will have two subjects and 150 questions. There will be a 2-hour duration. For a detailed overview of the exam pattern, refer to the table below.
BPSC Head Teacher Recruitment Exam Pattern
Sections
Marks
Subjects
Duration
General Science
75
Elementary mathematics and mental ability, national and international events, general science, Indian national movement, geography, Indian politics etc.
2 hours 30 Minutes
D.El.Ed.
75
D.El.Ed Based questions
Total
150
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