National Education Policy 2020: Impact of NEP on TET/ CTET Qualified Teachers Recruitment
National Education Policy (NEP) Impact on Teachers: Here we have shared below the key takeaways of the NEP 2020 on how it will impact the TET and CTET qualified teacher recruitment process.
The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) introduced the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in July 2020 which aims to amend the ways education is being imparted at the school and college levels. The New Education Policy aims to enable the recruitment of the very best and brightest teachers at all levels by ensuring teachers' livelihood, dignity, autonomy and respect.
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Once implemented, the NEP 2020 will also impact the teacher recruitment process of the CTET and TET qualified candidates in government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya (NVS), etc. It may be noted here that candidates who want to teach Classes 1 to 8 need to qualify the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) or the appropriate state TET exam.
Impact of NEP 2022 on Teacher Recruitment
Let us now have a look below at the important points on how the National Education Policy 2020 will impact the CTET & TET qualified teacher recruitment in the future.
CTET and TET Eligibility: Four-year duration B.Ed
The National Education Policy states that by 2030 the minimum educational qualification for teachers would be a four-year duration integrated BEd degree. If this happens, only candidates with a four-year BEd degree and CTET or TET certificate will be eligible to apply for teacher recruitment in government schools.
Q: Â What are the subjects in CTET syllabus?
Q: Â What is the syllabus for Paper 1 CTET?
The CTET Paper-1 is for teaching posts in classes 1 to 5 in government and private schools. The syllabus for CTET Paper 1 consists of five sections. There are 30 questions, each worth one mark, in each section.
These sections are:
- Child Development and Pedagogy: The topics are child development, learning, and pedagogy.
- Language I and Language II sections: These two sections consist of questions about the pedagogy of language development.
- Mathematics: This section includes basic math such as geometry, the solids around us, shapes, spatial understanding, the Number System addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Environmental Science: The basic questions on water, food, shelter, travel, etc. Are asked in this section.
Q: Â Is TSTET syllabus same for Paper 1 and Paper 2 exam?
No, the TSTET syllabus is not the same for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is different, as the exam is designed to test the eligibility of candidates for teaching different classes.
Paper 1 is for candidates who intend to teach classes I to V, while Paper 2 is for candidates who intend to teach classes VI to VIII. The syllabus for Paper 1 includes topics such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Telugu/Kannada/Urdu), Language II (English), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.
On the other hand, the syllabus for Paper 2 includes topics such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Telugu/Kannada/Urdu), Language II (English), Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies.
While the syllabus for both papers includes some common topics such as Child Development and Pedagogy, the other topics are different. Therefore, it is essential for candidates to refer to the latest TSTET notification for the syllabus for the paper they are appearing for and prepare for the exam accordingly.
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Transparent teacher recruitment process
The NEP also aims to ensure full transparency in the recruitment of teachers. With the aim to make the teacher recruitment process in schools more transparent and strong, the government will launch the New Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST). Apart from this, the promotion of teachers will be totally based on merit. This will make it easier for TET and CTET qualified candidates to get recruited in government schools.
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5+3+3+4 school curriculum
The NEP has introduced the new 5+3+3+4 school curriculum against the old 10+2 system. The 5+3+3+4 school system means the following.
| Curriculum |
Stage of Curriculum |
Classes Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 5 |
Foundational Stage - 5 Years |
3 years Pre-School + Class 1-2 |
| 3 |
Preparatory Stage - 3 Years |
Class 3-5 |
| 3 |
Middle Stage - 3 Years |
Class 6-8 |
| 4 |
Secondary Stage - 4 Years |
Class 9-12 |
Since CTET and other states TET qualified teachers can teach students till Class 8, they will have to adopt a different approach and prepare students for foundational, preparatory and middle stages.
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Teaching upto Class 5 in Hindi or any other regional language
Under the New Education Policy, the Education Ministry has stressed the point of imparting education in the mother tongue or any other regional language till Class 5. If this happens, CTET and TET qualified teachers will have to be proficient in Hindi or their respective regional languages.
Q: Â Who prescribes the TSTET syllabus?
The Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) syllabus is prescribed by the Department of School Education, Government of Telangana. The syllabus is based on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and the syllabus for classes I to V and VI to VIII prescribed by the Telangana State Board of Secondary Education (TSBSE).
The TSTET syllabus comprises two papers - Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is for candidates who intend to teach classes I to V, while Paper II is for candidates who intend to teach classes VI to VIII. The syllabus for both papers includes topics such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Social Studies.
The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, is responsible for conducting the TSTET and prescribing the syllabus for the exam. The TSTET is conducted to assess the eligibility of candidates for the post of teacher in government schools in Telangana.
Q: Â What is the syllabus for the KTET exam?
The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) syllabus is given below:
Category I
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language I- Malayalam/ Tamil/ Kannada
- Language II- English/Arabic
- Environmental Studies
- Mathematics
Category II
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language I-Malayalam/ Tamil/ Kannada/ English
- Language II- (Other than Language I) Malayalam/ English/ Hindi/ Arabic/ Urdu/ Sanskrit
- Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teachers) or Social Science (for Social Science teachers)
Category III
- Adolescent Psychology, Theories of Learning and Teaching Aptitude
- Language: Malayalam/ English/ Tamil/ Kannada
- Subject-specific areas (Content & Pedagogy)
Category IV
- Child Development, Pedagogy & Teacher Aptitude
- Language: Malayalam/English/Tamil/Kannada
- Subjects specific paper (Content & Pedagogy)
Q: Â Does the TSTET syllabus change every year?
The Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) syllabus does not change every year. The syllabus for TSTET is prescribed by the Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, and is based on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and the syllabus for classes I to V and VI to VIII prescribed by the Telangana State Board ofSecondary Education (TSBSE).
The TSTET syllabus comprises two papers - Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is for candidates who intend to teach classes I to V, while Paper II is for candidates who intend to teach classes VI to VIII. The syllabus for both papers includes topics such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I and II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Social Studies.
While the syllabus for TSTET does not change every year, the exam pattern and the number of questions asked from each topic may vary.
It is advisable for candidates to prepare for TSTET by referring to the latest syllabus and previous year's question papers. This will help them to understand the exam pattern, the type of questions asked, and the weightage of each topic in the exam.
Q: Â Who prescribes the CTET syllabus?
Q: Â Does KTET syllabus change every year?
The syllabus for the KTET (Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test) Exam is revised and updated periodically by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB), but it does not change drastically every year. The syllabus is based on the topics covered in the primary and upper primary school curriculum, and it is designed to test the candidates' knowledge, understanding, and pedagogical skills related to the relevant subjects. However, there may be some minor changes or additions to the syllabus from time to time, depending on the latest developments in the field of education and the requirements of the Kerala Government. To prepare well for the KTET exam, candidates should go through the syllabus thoroughly and practice previous years' question papers and mock tests. This will help them get familiar with the pattern of the exam and the type of questions that are asked, which will increase their chances of scoring well in the exam.
More interactive teaching
The NEP 2020 focuses more on interactive teaching rather than textbook learning in order to promote high-quality content, critical thinking and analysis-based learning. The school curriculum of students will also be reduced to its core.
Technology-based teaching
As per National Education Policy 2020, the use of technology to impart education to students will be encouraged. This will be done with the aim to improve classroom processes, enable disadvantaged groups to have easy access to education and enabling the professional development of teachers.
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