TN TRB Assistant Professor Syllabus – PHYSICAL SCIENCE EDUCATION
Introduction
The TN TRB Assistant Professor Physical Science Education Syllabus outlines the key areas candidates need to prepare for the Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) examination. This syllabus focuses on the integration of Physics and Chemistry concepts with educational theories, teaching methodologies, and pedagogical practices. It aims to evaluate the candidate’s subject expertise along with their ability to apply scientific knowledge in classroom teaching and curriculum development. By following this syllabus, aspirants can plan their preparation effectively and develop both academic understanding and teaching proficiency in Physical Science Education.
TN TRB Assistant Professor Physical Science Education Syllabus
Unit 1 Electromagnetic Theory
Coulomb law – Gauss law – Poisson’s equation – Laplace equation and solution to boundry value problem – Electrostatics of dielectric media – Molecular polarisability and its application – Vector – Scalar potential – B and H in a magnetic material – Maxwell’s equations and their significance – Poynting theorem.
Unit 2 Classical Mechanics
Generalised co-ordinates – D’Alembert’s principle, Lagrangian equation of motion – Hamiltonian equation – Conservative and non-conservative systems–Hamilton equation, cyclic variables, principle of least action – Theory of small oscillations – Normal co-ordinates and normal modes–Linear Triatomi molecule–Rigid bodies -Moments and products of inertia-Euler’s angle–Euler’s equation of motion – Symmetric Properties.
Unit 3 Thermal Properties
Thermal Properties of solids Laws of Thermodynamics – Maxwell’s relations and their applications – Phase transitions – Production and measurement of low temperatures –Einstein and Debye theory of specific heats of solid–Thermodynamic equations of state – closed and open systems – partial molal quantities – chemical potential with temperature and pressure – third law of thermodynamics–Fugacity – methods of determination – standard states for gases, liquids – solids and solutions – mean activity co-efficiency of electrolytes–Maxwell’s distribution of molecular velocities – derivation of expression for average, most probable and root mean square velocities –– Heat capacities of solids – Einstein and Debye Models Low temperature – Negative absolute temperature.
Unit 4 Periodic properties
Atomic radius – ionic radius, ionization potential, electron affinity and electro negativity – Their significance in chemical bonding–VB theory, MO theory – applications – Comparison of VB and MO theories – VSEPR theory – Bond order – Bond energy – Bond length Bond polarity – Partial ionic character of bonds – The concept of multi-centre bond – Electron deficient compounds – Hydrogen bond – Its influences. Non aqueous solvents – A general study of typical reactions in non aqueous media – comparison with reactions in aqueous media.
Unit 5 Organic Reaction Mechanisms
General methods of investigating reaction mechanisms – Kinetic and non-kinetic methods – different types of reaction intermediates. Aliphatic nucleophilic substituion SN1, SN2 and SNi reactions – substitution at vinylic and benzylic carbon – stereo chemistry of nucleophilic reaction – solvents and substituent effects – Nucleophilicity Neighboring group participation. Addition to double and triple bonds – Mechanism Hydration – Hydroboration – Hydroxylation – epoxidation. Elimination reactions E1, E2, E1cB Mechanism – Orientation effects in elimination reactions – stereo chemistry of elimination reactors–dehydration of alcohols – dehydro halogenation – cope elimination.
Unit 6 Foundations of Education
Philosophical Perspectives: Idealism, Naturalism, Pragmatism, Progressivism, Existentialism, Humanism, Realism, Eclecticism – Philosophers and their contributions: Western Philosophers: Rousseau, Froebel, Maria Montessori, Pestalozzi, Bertrand Russell, John Dewey – Indian Philosophers: Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, Swami Vivekananda, J.Krishnamurti, Aurobindo – Development of Indian Education during Pre-Independence, PostIndependence, Modern era–Important Education Committees – Recommendations of National Education Policies, National Curriculum Frameworks. Sociological Perspectives: Concepts of Special and Inclusive Education, Women Education, Population Education, Vocational Education, Environmental Education for sustainable development-UN SDG goals, Human Rights: UN Declaration of Human Rights, Peace and Value Education – Indian Constitution: Articles and Amendments related to Education–Culture and Communication in Education – Social issues: Measures and Reforms – Social Structure, Socialization process – Social stratification – Indigenous Value systems – History and Culture of Tamil Nadu: Social Equality, Language, Culture and Politics.
Unit 7 Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology – Cognitive, Humanistic, Behavioural and Transpersonal school of thoughts – Role of heredity and environment – Dimensions of Development: Physical, Cognitive, Psycho-Social, Moral, Behavioural, Language – Theories of Development: Piaget, Bruner, Kohlberg, Erickson, Vygotsky, Noam Chomsky, Watson– Developmental tasks – Sensation and Perception–Factors of learning: Attention, Interest, Aspiration, Motivation and its types, Motivational Theories: Maslow, McDougall’s, McClelland – Learning, Factors of Learning, Theories: Trial & Error, Operant and Classical Conditioning, Insight and Gestalt – Intelligence: Theories – Single-Factor, Two-Factor, Triarchic, Group and Multi-factor theory, Guilford’s Structure of Intellect, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence theory, Factor Personality: Type and Trait theories – Personality Assessment methods and techniques – Educational Implications of Learning, Intelligence and Personality theories – Mental Health, Adjustment and Defense mechanisms – Concepts of Guidance and Counselling.
Unit 8 Pedagogical approaches
Nature, Scope, Aims and Objectives, Values of Teaching the subject, Inter-disciplinary aspects, Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: Bloom’s, Anderson’s, RCEM, NCERT –Micro-teaching: Skills and Components, Micro Cycle, Link Lesson–Planning of the lesson: Curricular Plan, Unit Plan and Lesson Plan, General and Specific Instructional objectives, Action verbs – Methods of Teaching: Traditional and Modern Methods – Techniques of Teaching: Small and Large Group Techniques – Models of Teaching: Concept attainment, Advanced Organizers, Inquiry Training, Information Processing, Personalized Model – Resources for Teaching-Learning: Text Books, Laboratory, Library, E-resources and Field-trips – Flander’s Classroom Interaction Analysis – Dale’s Cone of Experience – Educational Technology and ICT Resources in Teaching-Learning: Blended Learning, Simulation, Augmented Reality, Virtual Learning – Digital Resources – Assessment and Evaluation: Types of Tests, Steps in construction of an achievement test – Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation – Analysis and Interpretation of test scores.
Unit 9 Curriculum Components and Teacher Education
Curriculum – Principles, Bases of Curriculum: Philosophical, Psychological and Sociological, Criteria of selection of content – Types: Subject, Learner, Community and Activity centred curriculum – Concepts of core and hidden curriculum – Curriculum Organization: Articulation, Balance and Continuity – Approaches: Concentric, Spiral, Topical, Logical, Vertical and Horizontal – Curricular Materials – Role of NCERT and SCERT in curriculum planning – Stakeholders contribution and participation in the curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities – Curriculum Evaluation and Theories: Tyler’s model, Hilda Taba model, Beauchamp’s model, D.K.Wheeler’s model, Virgil V. Herrick model. Teacher Education – National Council for Teacher Education: Functions–Teacher Education systems and Programmes: Pre-service and In-service – Integrated Teacher Education Programmes–Concept of Teaching Profession;–Changing roles and responsibilities – Continuous Professional development and Professional ethics–National Professional Standards for Teachers – Teacher Appraisal and accountability – Significance of Teachers In-service education and training–Research and innovations in Teacher education, NAAC’s Assessment and Accreditation process – Autonomy in Education: Institutional, Administrative and Teacher autonomy –Teacher Eligibility Tests –Concepts of Andragogy – Life-long and continuing education.
Unit 10 Research Methodology and Statistics
Research – Types of Research: Basic, Applied and Action Research, Sources of Selecting Research Problem, Importance of Review of Literature, Hypothesis, Variables, Sampling Techniques: Probability and Non-Probability techniques, Steps in writing research proposal and research report – Academic and Research Writing – Experimental Research Designs: Pre-Experimental, True and Quasi Designs – Factors affecting internal and external validity of experimental research, Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods–Research Tools: Likert and Thurstone, Personality, Interest and Intelligence test, Item and Factor analysis – Characteristics of Research tools – Statistical Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Analysis, Hypothesis testing: Type I and Type II errors, Level of Significance, Graphical Representation of Data – Issues related to plagiarism–Research Ethics and Integrity.
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Conclusion
The Physical Science Education syllabus for the TN TRB Assistant Professor exam serves as a complete guide for candidates aspiring to become educators in the field of science. With consistent preparation and a balanced focus on subject content and pedagogy, aspirants can approach the examination with confidence. This syllabus not only helps in exam preparation but also strengthens one’s ability to make science learning more engaging, concept-based, and meaningful for future learners.
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