TPO 2015 – INDICATIVE SYLLABUS

# Section Description / Syllabus

1 Subject knowledge • Topics:

o Typical topics of the chosen subject and grade levels

(e.g. if you choose “Middle school maths”, typical

topics covered in maths for standard VI-VIII will be

included).

o Independent of board; largely aligned with themes

in the National Curricular Framework.

• Coverage:

o Knowledge of common theories in the subject.

o Conceptual understanding of the relevant topics.

o Pedagogical content knowledge (i.e. how to teach

the subject) covered to a smaller extent.

2 Logical ability and

communication

• Patterns

• Analytical reasoning

• Syllogisms and Venn diagrams

• Common aspects of verbal and written communication

(in TPO 2015, this is only in English language).

3 Classroom practices and

professional competencies

• Topics:

o Teaching-learning methods or pedagogy

o Lesson planning and overall planning for instruction

o Assessment

o Classroom management

o Understanding of child learning and development

o Relevance of technology in education (basic level)

o Collaboration and interpersonal relationships

• Coverage:

o Knowledge of common aspects of practice.

o Situational responses showing practical

understanding of these aspects and ability to apply

in the classroom.