CSIR UGC NET Paper-I Teaching and Research Aptitude Syllabus

Rajeev Reddy Nareddula 5/26/2018

# Source (Internet): Global Teachers Academy.

Detailed Syllabus:

Teaching Aptitude

Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements; Learner’s characteristics; Factors affecting teaching; Methods of teaching; Teaching aids; Evaluation systems.

Research Aptitude

Research: Meaning, characteristics and types; Steps of research; Methods of research; Research Ethics; Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium; Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.

Reading Comprehension

A passage to be set with questions to be answered.

Communication

Communication: Nature, characteristics, types, barriers and effective classroom communication.

Reasoning (Including Mathematical)

Number series; letter series; codes; > Relationships; classification.

Logical Reasoning

Understanding the structure of arguments; Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning; Verbal analogies : Word analogy — Applied analogy; Verbal classification; Reasoning Logical Diagrams : Simple diagrammatic relationship, multimedia grammatical relationship; Venn diagram; Analytical Reasoning.

Data Interpretation

Sources, acquisition and interpretation of data. ‘P Quantitative and qualitative data; > Graphical representation and mapping of data.

Information and Communicating Technology (ICT)

ICT : meaning, advantages, disadvantages and uses; > General abbreviations and terminology; > Basics of internet and e-mailing

People and Environment

People and environment interaction; Sources of pollution; Pollutants and their impact on human life, exploitation of natural and energy resources; Natural hazards and mitigation

Higher Education System: Governance Polity And Administration

Structure of the institutions for higher learning and research in India; formal and distance education; professional/technical and general education; value education: governance, polity and administration; concept, institutions and their interactions.

Result(s):

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• ugc net/jrf/slet general paper-1 teaching & research aptitude
• ugc-net/jrf/set teaching & research aptitude (general paper-1)

1. "Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations" by R.S. Aggarwal: This is a classic textbook for quantitative aptitude and is widely used in various competitive exams, including UGC NET. It covers topics like arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

2. "Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning" by R.S. Aggarwal: This book is a comprehensive guide to verbal and non-verbal reasoning, which is an essential part of the UGC NET Teaching and Research Aptitude section. It includes practice questions and solutions to help you improve your reasoning skills.

3. "Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation" by R.S. Aggarwal: This book focuses on logical reasoning and data interpretation, which are also important topics in the UGC NET Teaching and Research Aptitude section. It provides detailed explanations and examples to help you understand these concepts better.

4. "General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations" by S. Chand: This book covers a wide range of general knowledge topics, including history, geography, politics, science, and technology. It's an excellent resource to help you improve your general knowledge and current affairs skills.

5. "English Grammar" by Wren and Martin: This book provides a comprehensive guide to English grammar, which is an essential part of the UGC NET Teaching and Research Aptitude section's language comprehension section. It covers topics like parts of speech, sentence structure, tenses, and punctuation.

Remember to also refer to the official UGC website for any updates or changes in the exam pattern or syllabus. Good luck with your preparations!