This 60-day study plan is designed to prepare you for the Social Studies & Pedagogy section of CTET Paper 2 (Classes VI-VIII). It covers key areas including History, Geography, Social and Political Life, and Pedagogy. The plan incorporates NCERT textbooks, notes, practice tests, PPTs, flashcards, and previous year papers to build a strong foundation in content and teaching strategies. Each day focuses on specific topics, practice, and revision to ensure thorough preparation. Follow this beginner-friendly plan to excel in the CTET exam.
Focus on early history, timelines, and ancient civilizations.
Day 1: When, Where and How
Learn about historical timelines and sources.
Day 2: When, Where and How (Continued)
Reinforce with visuals and additional practice.
Day 3: The Earliest Societies
Study early human societies and lifestyles.
Day 4: The Earliest Societies (Continued)
Review with mind maps and test knowledge.
Day 5: The First Farmers and Herders
Explore the shift to farming and herding.
Day 6: The First Farmers and Herders (Continued)
Use visuals and flashcards for quick recall.
Day 7: The First Cities
Learn about early urban civilizations like the Indus Valley.
Cover early kingdoms, empires, and philosophical ideas.
Day 8: The First Cities (Continued)
Review with cheat sheets and practice.
Day 9: Early States
Study early kingdoms like Magadha.
Day 10: Early States (Continued)
Use visuals and quick notes for revision.
Day 11: New Ideas
Learn about Buddhism and Jainism.
Day 12: New Ideas (Continued)
Reinforce with mnemonics and flashcards.
Day 13: The First Empire
Focus on the Mauryan Empire.
Day 14: The First Empire (Continued)
Review with visuals and flashcards.
Study medieval history, including trade, kingdoms, and culture.
Day 15: Contacts with Distant Lands
Learn about trade and cultural exchanges.
Day 16: Political Developments
Study post-Mauryan politics and the Gupta Empire.
Day 17: Culture and Science
Explore cultural and scientific advancements.
Day 18: New Kings and Kingdoms
Learn about medieval kingdoms.
Day 19: Sultans of Delhi
Study the Delhi Sultanate period.
Day 20: Architecture
Explore Sultanate architecture.
Day 21: Creation of an Empire
Focus on the Mughal Empire.
Cover colonial rule, independence, and social reforms.
Day 22: Social Change
Study social changes, including the Sufi movement.
Day 23: Regional Cultures
Explore regional cultural developments.
Day 24: The Establishment of Company Power
Learn about British colonial rule.
Day 25: Rural Life and Society
Study rural changes under colonial rule.
Day 26: Colonialism & Tribal Societies
Understand the impact on tribal communities.
Day 27: The Revolt of 1857-58
Study the first war of independence.
Day 28: Women, Caste and Reform
Learn about social reforms.
Complete History and begin Geography basics.
Day 29: Challenging the Caste System
Focus on caste reform movements.
Day 30: The Nationalist Movement
Study India’s freedom struggle.
Day 31: India After Independence
Learn about post-independence challenges.
Day 32: Planet: Earth in the Solar System
Start Geography with Earth’s place in the solar system.
Day 33: Globe
Understand latitudes and longitudes.
Day 34: Environment
Learn about natural and human environments.
Continue Geography and introduce Social and Political Life.
Day 36: Water
Focus on water resources and the water cycle.
Day 37: Human Environment
Learn about human-environment interactions.
Day 38: Resources
Study natural and human resources.
Day 39: Agriculture
Learn about types of farming and crops.
Day 40: Diversity
Start Social and Political Life with diversity concepts.
Day 41: Government
Understand forms of government.
Day 42: Local Government
Study panchayats and urban local bodies.
Continue Social and Political Life topics.
Day 43: Making a Living
Study rural and urban livelihoods.
Day 44: Democracy
Understand democratic principles.
Day 45: State Government
Learn how state governments function.
Day 46: Understanding Media
Study the role of media in society.
Day 47: Unpacking Gender
Explore gender roles and equality.
Day 48: The Constitution
Study the Indian Constitution.
Day 49: Parliamentary Democracy
Learn about parliament and law-making.
Complete Social and Political Life and start Pedagogy.
Day 50: The Judiciary
Understand the judicial system.
Day 51: Social Justice and the Marginalised
Study marginalization and social justice.
Day 52: Concept & Nature of Social Science/Social Studies
Learn the basics of teaching social studies.
Day 53: Classroom Processes, Activities and Discourse
Study teaching methods and classroom activities.
Day 54: Developing Critical Thinking
Focus on fostering critical thinking in students.
Day 55: Enquiry/Empirical Evidence
Learn about evidence-based teaching.
Day 56: Issues & Challenges of Teaching Social Science
Understand challenges in teaching social studies.
Complete Pedagogy and revise with practice tests.
Day 57: Sources - Primary & Secondary
Study historical sources for teaching.
Day 58: Project Work
Learn about project-based learning.
Day 59: Evaluation
Understand assessment methods in social studies.
Day 60: Full Revision and Mock Tests
Revise all topics and take full-length tests.
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