What is RTE ACT?
RTE refers to right to free Education. This Act appears in
the article 21 A of the Indian constitution. Right to free education propagates
free and compulsory education for all children from the age group of 6 years to
age group of 14 years. RTE act came into force in 2009. In order to ensure
qualitative education to all children irrespective of their age, sex, caste,
creed and social status, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) laid down
basic guidelines for individuals who wish to become teachers for classes first
to eight. These guidelines were then formulated into an eligibility test known
as Teacher eligibility test(TET). In order for any individual to be eligible
for teaching in Government schools, he or she has to clear the teacher’s
eligibility test (TET Exam).
Why was TET Introduced?
Teachers eligibility Test was primarily introduced with an
idea of setting a standard for employing teachers and educational assistants in
schools. TET also ensured that all students receive the same level of education,
as they will be handled by individuals who hold basic qualifications as per
norms laid by government of India. TET would also motivate the educational
institutions for teachers to improve the quality of education imparted to these
prospective teachers. It would also ensure the stakeholders about Government's
initiative and emphasis towards stabilizing and enhancing the quality of
education for prospective teachers and students.
Details about TET
All individuals who possess the academic qualifications for
appearing for TET as per the guidelines laid down by NCTE can appear for the
TET Exam by registering themselves and applying online for the eligibility Test.
TET papers are objective based papers, which will not have negative marking. There will be
two papers for the applicants.
First paper is meant for people who are aspiring
to teach students studying in class one to class five.
Second paper is for individuals
aspiring to teach class six to class eight. If a person is aspiring to teach classes
between one to eight standard then, he or she will have to appear for both the
papers.
TET Exam pattern and Course Structure
Paper one for TET is of 150 marks. It is spread across five
sections of 30 marks each. Five sections
in this paper are child development and pedagogy, language one, language two, mathematics and
environmental studies. Child development and pedagogy section focuses on assessing
the applicant’s skill in handling different types of learners, their learning
attributes, facilitation. Language sections will determine the ability of the
individual to use the medium of facilitation chosen by him or her.
Paper two for TET is also for 150 marks. 30 marks will be
allotted to child development and pedagogy, 30 marks each will be allotted to
language one and language two. Individuals aspiring to teach maths and science
will have test paper of containing math and science section for 60 marks.
Individuals aspiring to teach social studies will have 60 marks paper devoted
to social studies. If the aspirant wants to employ his facilitation skills in
any other language, then that subject paper will be given to the individual. Candidates
should score aggregate of 60% to clear the TET.
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