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TN TRB BEO Syllabus 2023

TN TRB BEO Syllabus 2023 – In the recruitment process for TN TRB Block Educational Officers in 2023, it is crucial to be familiar with the TN TRB BEO Syllabus and Exam Pattern. Understanding these details will aid candidates in preparing effectively and performing well in the selection process.

TN TRB BEO Syllabus 2023 – Syllabus

The Online Computer-Based Examination for TN TRB BEO includes three topics in its syllabus: General Paper (covering the main subjects), General Knowledge, and Educational Methodology. The exam will consist of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). To proceed to the next round, which is the Certificate Verification, candidates must achieve the minimum pass percentage specified in the notification.

TN TRB BEO Syllabus 2023 – Core Subject

Subject	Syllabus
Unit 1 – History of Tamil Literature	Sangam Age to Present – Sangam Literature – Notes on Sangam Literature – Compilation Method of Idylls (Paattu) and Anthologies (Thogai) – Significance of Sangam Literature Eighteen Lesser Texts (Pathinenkilkanakku) Significance of Tamil Books of Law (Needhi Noolgal) The Five Great Epics (Aimperumkappiyangaḷ) The Five Small Epics (Ainchirumkappiyangal) Bhakti Literature, Thevaram, Naalayira Dhivya Prabhandham, Thirumandhiram, Thiruppugazh, Pattinathaar, Arunagirinathar, Thaayumaanavar, Vallalar, Kambaramayanam, Mahabharatham, Periya Puranam, Thiruvilayadal Puranam Sitrilakkiyangal, 96 Prabhandhangal, Kovai, Pillaitamil, Kalambagam, Ula, Thoodhu, Parani, Pallu, Kuravanji Religious sects growth by Tamil – Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianism Siddhargal, Social Reformation (Samooga Seerthiruttham) Present Day Tamil Literature – Development of Tamil Prose, Tamil Fiction, Novels, Short Stories, Tamil Folklores, Essays, Literature Tamil Grammar – Letters, Words, Meanings, Yaappu Ilakkanam, Ani Ilakkanam
Unit 2 – History of English Literature	Development of Prose, Poetry, Fiction, Drama and Grammar Approaches to Literature (From 1830 to the Present day) Modern Drama, Modern Fiction, Literary Movements, Literary Criticism and Theory Teaching of English in India, Journalism and Creative Writing in English British English Literature – American English Literature, Indian English Literature English Language and Grammar, Origin of English Language General Characteristics of Old and Middle English Rise and Growth of Modern English Growth of Vocabulary – Greek, Latin, French, Italian, Scandinavian and other foreign influences, Word Formation, Change of meaning The Makers of English – Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton and Dr. Johnson Basic English Grammar – Parts of Speech, Tenses, Voice, Singular/Plural, Spelling Reforms
Unit 3 – Mathematical Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests	Data Analysis, Conversion of Information to Data Presentation and Interpretation of Data Tables, Graphs and Diagrams, Analytical Interpretation of Data Simplification, Percentage,Highest Common Factor (HCF), Lowest Common Multiple (LCM), Ratio and Proportion Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Area, Volume, Time & Work Decision Making and Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Puzzles, Dice Numerals, Verbals and Non verbals
Unit 4 – General Science	Physics: Units and Measurement Laws of motions Force, Work, Energy and Power Properties of Matter Current Electricity Magnetism Heat, Light and Sound Atomic Devices Electronic Devices Chemistry: Classification of Matter Stoichiometry Types of Reactions Extraction of Metals (Zn, Cu, Al, Au, Ag, Pb) Acids and Bases Periodic Classification Chemical Bonding Compounds of Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen and Sulphur Gas Laws Drugs, Fertilizers, Dyes and Polymers Botany: Plant Physiology Cell – Basic Unit of Life Photosynthesis – Its significance Families – Malvaceae, Solanaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Musaceae and their economic importance Plant Pathology, Bio Technology, Tissue Culture Zoology: Human Physiology – Human Body Functions Environmental Biology Global Warming- Greenhouse Effect Ozone Layer Depletion Applied Biology – Genetics and Evolution Dairy, Poultry, Pisciculture, Fish Farming, Health and Hygiene
Unit 5 – History – National Movements of Tamil Nadu and India and Constitutional Development	South Indian History – Culture and Heritage of Tamil People Advent of European Invasion, Expansion and Consolidation of British Rule, Effect of British Rule on socio-economic factor Social reforms and religious movements India since Independence, Characteristics of Indian culture Unity in Diversity; Race, colour, language, custom India as a secular state, Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music, Growth of rationalism Advent of Europeans, Early uprising against British rule – 1857 Revolt Indian National Congress, Emergence of National Leaders, Growth of Militant Movements Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle Birth of political parties/political system in India since Independence Dravidian movement in TN, Political parties and populist schemes Prominent personalities in the various spheres; Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution, Salient features of the Constitution, Union, State and Territory – Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Human Rights Charter – Union Legislature, Parliament, State Executive, State Legislature, Assembly, Status of Jammu and Kashmir – Local Government, Panchayat Raj – Tamil Nadu – Judiciary in law, Rule of Lae/Due Process of Law, Indian Federalism, Centre-State Relations, Emergency Provisions – Elections, Election Commissions – Union and State – Amendments to Constitution, Schedules to Constitution, Administrative reforms and Tribunals – Corruption in Public Life, Anti Corruption Measures – Central Vigilance Commission, Lok Adalats, Ombudsman – Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Right to Information, Central and State Commissions, Empowerment of Women
Unit 6 – Physical Geography and Economic, Commercial Geography of India	Universe – Solar System, Earth and Atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate, Water Resources Geography of India, Physical Features: Soil, minerals and natural resources, Natural Vegetation, Forest and Wildlife Agricultural Pattern, Livestock and Fisheries Social Geography, Population – Density and Distribution Natural Calamities – Disaster Management Geographical Landmarks, Policy on environment and ecology Geography of Tamil Nadu Nature of Indian economy, Five year plan models – an assessment, Land reforms and agriculture, Application of Science in agriculture Industrial Growth, Role of Public Sector and disinvestment, Development of infrastructure, National Income, Rural Welfare oriented programmes Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty, HRD (Human Resource Development) Sustainable Economic Growth, Economic Trends in Tamil Nadu Energy – Different Sources and Development Finance Commission, Planning Commission, National Development Council Current Socio-Economic Problems, New Economic Policy and Government Sector, NITI Aayog, Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization and Marketing
Unit 7 – General Knowledge and Current Affairs	Latest diary of events – National, National Symbols, Profile of States Eminent persons & places in news, Sports & Games, Books & Authors, Awards & Honors Latest historical events, India & its neighbors Science & Technology – Latest inventions Latest discoveries in Health Science, Mass media and Communication

TN TRB BEO Syllabus 2023 – Child Psychology and Pedagogy/Education Methodology

Subject	Syllabus
Unit 1 – Human Growth and Development	Interaction of Nature and Nurture Concept Distinction among Growth, Development and Maturation General Principles of Growth and Development Characteristics, Dimensions of Development – Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, Social and Moral Phases of Development and Development Tasks – Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence
Unit 2 – History of English Literature	Cognitive Process Attention – Factors relating to attention, Kinds of attention, Inattention, distraction and division of attention, Span of attention Sensation and Perception – Factors relating to perception, Perceptual Errors, Concept Formation – Nature and types of concept Piaget’s stages of cognitive development, Bruner’s theory Concept Maps, Imagery, Language and Thinking, Reasoning and Problem Solving, Implications to the Teacher
Unit 3 – Social, Emotional and Moral Development	Social Development – Factors, Social Maturity, Erikson’s Stages of Social Development Emotional Development – Meaning, Positive and Negative Emotions, Emotional Control and maturity, Place of emotions in life Significance of Emotional Intelligence Moral Development – Kohlberg’s stages of Moral Development
Unit 4 – Learning	Learning – Nature & Importance Individual Differences in Learning – Learning Curves Factors influencing Learning – Theories of Learning Conditioning: Classical and Operant (Pavlov, Skinner), Trial and Error (Thorndike), Learning by Insight (Kohler) Transfer of Learning, Learning by imitation Levels of Learning – Gagne, Remembering and Forgetting – Curve of Forgetting
Unit 5 – Intelligence and Creativity	Intelligence – Nature and Distribution Theories of Intelligence – Single, Two and Multifactor theories Guilford’s structure of the Intellect Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory Constancy of IQ, Assessment of Intelligence, Users of Intelligence Tests Process of Creativity – Creativity and Intelligence Identification and promotion of Creativity Thinking: Convergent and Divergent Thinking
Unit 6 – Motivation & Group Dynamics	Motivation and Learning, Kinds of Motives Theories of Motives: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Role of Rewards and Punishments, Level of Aspiration Achievement Motivation, Techniques of developing Achievement Motivation Motivation in the Classroom Context, Competition and Cooperation Leadership Traits, Leadership styles and Classroom Climate
Unit 7 – Personality and Assessment	Meaning and Definitions of Personality, Major Determinants of Personality, Theories, Types and Traits of Personality Psycho-analytic assessment of Personality: Projective and Non Projective techniques Aptitude – Concept, types and measurement Attitude & interest – Concept and measurement Integrated Personality
Unit 8 – Mental Health and Hygiene	Concept of Mental Health and Hygiene, Conflict and Frustration, Unrest, Adjustment and Maladjustment, Causes of Maladjustment Defence Mechanisms, Mental Illness, Juvenile Delinquency Promotion of Mental Health of Students and Teachers
Unit 9 – Guidance and Counselling	Nature, types and need of Guidance and Counseling – Educational, Vocational and Personal Identification of Children with Counseling needs Counseling Techniques – Individual and Group Guidance and Counseling for children with Learning Difficulties
Unit 10 – History of Educational Development in Tamil Nadu	Educational System – Ancient, Medieval, Modern Development and Growth of Modern Educational System (since 1813 to present day) Organisational Structures of Educational System in Tamil Nadu (DSE, DEE, SSA, SCERT, Non-Formal) Roles and Responsibilities of DEO, CEO, BEO, Acts & Rules, RTE Schools run by other departments in Tamil Nadu Kallar Reclamation, Forest Department, Adhi Dravida and Tribal Welfare Department and other Departments Implementation of Educational Schemes in Tamil Nadu

TN TRB BEO Syllabus 2023 – Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for the Online Computer Based Examination has been outlined by the Teachers Recruitment Board in the previous notification. The TN TRB BEO Exam Pattern provides valuable information for applicants to adjust their preparation strategy and increase their chances of clearing the exam successfully.

Part A: Compulsory Tamil Language Eligibility Test (Objective type)

Subject	Total No of Questions	Total Marks	Total Duration	Minimum Qualifying Marks
Tamil Language Eligibility Test – Part – A Syllabus for 10th standardlevel	30	30	30	40%

Part – B: Main Subject (Objective type)

The following is the TN TRB BEO exam pattern:

The Online Computer Based Examination consists of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with each question having one mark.
There will be no negative marking.
The questions will be available in both English and Tamil.

Subject	Total Questions	Total Marks	Total Duration
General Paper comprising of subjects Tamil, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biology, History, Geography in Degree standard level	110	110	3 hours
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	10	10
Educational Methodology	30	30
Total Marks	150	150	3 Hours

TN TRB BEO Syllabus 2023 – Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When is the last date to apply for TN TRB BEO?

Ans. The last date to apply for TN TRB BEO Recruitment 2023 is 5th July 2023.

Q2. What is the eligibility criteria for TN TRB BEO?

Ans. Candidates must have passed Graduation from any University, B.Ed from a UGC approved Institute, and should be proficient in Tamil language.

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