CTET 2022 Preparation Strategy with Timetable
According to Henry David Thoreau, ‘Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it’. In order to crack the toughest exam like CTET in the first attempt, you should be very busy with exam preparation. Dedication, hard work and determination always pay off. ‘Opportunities do not happen very often. It is your responsibility to create opportunities’. Create more opportunities with regard to CTET 2022 exam preparation such as practicing mock tests/ practice tests. Even if you do not perform well in the mock tests initially, do not give up. ‘Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. Therefore, keep trying until you reach Everest, i.e. until your performance improves.
For some aspirants, English may be the toughest section in CTET. Never feel that any section or subject in CTET is tough. Instead, ‘Do one thing every day that scares you'. If you want to crack an exam like CTET in the first attempt, give more focus to the subjects that you are not good at. ‘Fall seven times and stand up eight’. Therefore, never ever give like King Vikramarka.
Set a Goal:
Candidates must identify their strong areas and also plan the amount of time that should spend on each of the sections/topics in order to complete the exam syllabus on time.
Go Through the Syllabus:
The candidates should go through all the important topics in the syllabus, divide the time according to the topics and note down the topics that need to be prepared first. Try to go through the previous year's exam papers. Make a list of the topics according to their importance and the previous year's question papers.
Understanding Child Development & Pedagogy Subject
Understanding of the Child Development & Pedagogy subject is key to becoming a good teacher. A lot of emphasis is laid on this subject in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) with many pedagogy-related questions that are based on Child Development & Pedagogy.
Detailed Knowledge About the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005
The principles of the CTET 2022 exam are activity-based teaching, child-centered learning, teacher’s appreciation for the children etc which is where NCF 2005 is important which points out the best educational practices in India and the methods of teaching each subject. The CTET exam will consist of several questions based on application-based-classroom-teaching which is where an in-depth knowledge of the NCF 2005 will come to the candidates’ rescue. The aspirants are suggested to go through the entire NCF 2005 document for vital information regarding the teaching practices. The Pdf of the NCF 2005 is provided below.
Time Management:
Time managed is half the job done. Students' success in the exam is directly attached to how well they manage their time. Aspirants should solve the exam paper before time and stay one step ahead. If the candidate finds any question difficult then leave that question or mark that question, and move on to other questions. Try to finish the exam before time so that you can again attempt the entire marked question at the end and revise your answers.
Practice Makes a Man Perfect:
Regular practice not only raises the speed level but raises the accuracy level also. These two are the key to success as the questions attempted by the candidates must be accurate.
Focus on Weak Areas
The aspirants must shift their focus on strengthening their weak areas well before the day of the examination. If there is not much time available to strengthen their weak areas then it is advised that the aspirants should tighten their grip on the topics they know very well. It is a complete waste of time and energy to grasp new topics with less time to go for the CTET 2022 exam.
Be Confident:
Confidence is a must as it can boost your exam preparation. However, aspirants should know the difference between confidence and overconfidence. Maintaining a gap between the two is crucial.
Joining a Crash Course:
Joining a reputed crash course is another CTET Preparation Tips in order to deal with the doubts. The crash course offers a competitive atmosphere which is extremely beneficial to qualify for the exam.
Remain Stress-Free:
Do not overload yourself with information before the exam. You cannot study all the things before the exam. Do not panic, just relax and take complete sleep. Becoming anxious just before the exam is certainly not good for your exam grades. Try to reach the examination centre before time, so that you can relax and focus well on the question paper.