KTET Category III Social Science Syllabus 2025 – Complete Topic-wise Guide

To score high in the KTET Category III Social Science exam, candidates must prepare strictly according to the latest syllabus prescribed by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan. A clear understanding of the KTET 3 Social Science syllabus 2025 helps aspirants plan their preparation efficiently, focus on high-weightage topics, and improve exam performance.

This article provides a detailed syllabus overview, subject-wise topics, pedagogy components, and preparation guidance for KTET Category III Social Science candidates.

KTET Category 3 Social Science Exam – Syllabus Overview

The syllabus is divided into two sections:

1. Child Development and Pedagogy (General Section)

This section evaluates your understanding of child psychology, teaching methodologies, and educational philosophy. It focuses on how teachers can facilitate the learning and development of children in the classroom. Key topics include inclusive education and learning disabilities. Detailed Syllabus as follows:

• Adolescent Psychology

• Understanding adolescence

• Common problems faced during adolescence

• Key developmental theories

• Theories of Learning

• The nature and concept of learning

• Factors influencing the learning process

• Creativity and its role in education

• Major theories of learning

• Teaching Aptitude

• Principles and methods of teaching

• Roles and responsibilities of a teacher

• Classroom management strategies

• Effective teaching techniques

2. Subject-Specific Section

This section assesses your knowledge of the subject area and your ability to teach it effectively to upper primary students. It measures subject proficiency and the skills required for effective instruction.

Subject-specific areas (Content & Pedagogy)

History 

1. Kerala History

 2. Indian History 

3. World History 

Geography

1. Atmosphere 

2. Lithosphere 

3. Hydrosphere

4. Modern Techniques in Geography

5. Continents of the World 

6. India 

7. Map and Map Study

Economics 

1. Economic Growth & Development 

2. Sectors of the Economy-issues and Challenges-India and Kerala 

3. Economic Systems and the State Finance 

4. Money and Financial System

5. Globalization

6. Methods, approaches and principles of Instruction

7. Learning resources and co-curricular activities in learning

8. Basic requirements of learning

9. Social Science Teacher skills, qualities, qualifications and professionalism

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