TN TRB BEO Syllabus 2023 (PDF) Block Educational Officer Exam Pattern

• Sangam Age to Present

– Sangam Literature – Notes on Sangam Literature

– Compilation Method of Idylls (Paattu) and Anthologies (Thogai)

– Significance of Sangam Literature

• Eighteen Lesser Texts (Pathinenkilkanakku)
• Significance of Tamil Books of Law (Needhi Noolgal)
• The Five Great Epics (Aimperumkappiyangaḷ)
• The Five Small Epics (Ainchirumkappiyangal)

• Bhakti Literature, Thevaram, Naalayira Dhivya Prabhandham, Thirumandhiram, Thiruppugazh, Pattinathaar, Arunagirinathar, Thaayumaanavar, Vallalar, Kambaramayanam, Mahabharatham, Periya Puranam, Thiruvilayadal Puranam
• Sitrilakkiyangal, 96 Prabhandhangal, Kovai, Pillaitamil, Kalambagam, Ula, Thoodhu, Parani, Pallu, Kuravanji
• Religious sects growth by Tamil – Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianism
• Siddhargal, Social Reformation (Samooga Seerthiruttham)
• Present Day Tamil Literature – Development of Tamil Prose, Tamil Fiction, Novels, Short Stories, Tamil Folklores, Essays, Literature
• Tamil Grammar – Letters, Words, Meanings, Yaappu Ilakkanam, Ani Ilakkanam

(‘Ilakkanam’ in Tamil means Grammar)

• Development of Prose, Poetry, Fiction, Drama and Grammar
• Approaches to Literature (From 1830 to the Present day)
• Modern Drama, Modern Fiction, Literary Movements, Literary Criticism and Theory
• Teaching of English in India, Journalism and Creative Writing in English
• British English Literature – American English Literature, Indian English Literature
• English Language and Grammar, Origin of English Language
• General Characteristics of Old and Middle English
• Rise and Growth of Modern English
• Growth of Vocabulary – Greek, Latin, French, Italian, Scandinavian and other foreign influences, Word Formation, Change of meaning
• The Makers of English – Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton and Dr. Johnson
• Basic English Grammar – Parts of Speech, Tenses, Voice, Singular/Plural, Spelling Reforms

• Data Analysis, Conversion of Information to Data
• Presentation and Interpretation of Data
• Tables, Graphs and Diagrams, Analytical Interpretation of Data
• Simplification, Percentage, Highest Common Factor (HCF), Lowest Common Multiple (LCM), Ratio and Proportion
• Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Area, Volume, Time & Work
• Decision Making and Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Puzzles, Dice Numerals, Verbals and Non-verbals

• Units and Measurement
• Laws of motions
• Force, Work, Energy and Power
• Properties of Matter
• Current Electricity
• Magnetism
• Heat, Light and Sound
• Atomic Devices
• Electronic Devices

Chemistry:

• Classification of Matter
• Stoichiometry
• Types of Reactions
• Extraction of Metals (Zn, Cu, Al, Au, Ag, Pb)
• Acids and Bases
• Periodic Classification
• Chemical Bonding
• Compounds of Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen and Sulphur
• Gas Laws
• Drugs, Fertilizers, Dyes and Polymers

Botany:

• Plant Physiology
• Cell – Basic Unit of Life
• Photosynthesis – Its significance
• Families – Malvaceae, Solanaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Musaceae and their economic importance
• Plant Pathology, Bio Technology, Tissue Culture

Zoology:

• Human Physiology – Human Body Functions
• Environmental Biology
• Global Warming- Greenhouse Effect
• Ozone Layer Depletion
• Applied Biology – Genetics and Evolution
• Dairy, Poultry, Pisciculture, Fish Farming, Health and Hygiene

• South Indian History – Culture and Heritage of Tamil People
• Advent of European Invasion, Expansion and Consolidation of British Rule, Effect of British Rule on socio-economic factor
• Social reforms and religious movements
• India since Independence, Characteristics of Indian culture
• Unity in Diversity; Race, colour, language, custom
• India as a secular state, Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music, Growth of rationalism
• Advent of Europeans, Early uprising against British rule – 1857 Revolt
• Indian National Congress, Emergence of National Leaders, Growth of Militant Movements
• Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle
• Birth of political parties/political system in India since Independence
• Dravidian movement in TN, Political parties and populist schemes
• Prominent personalities in the various spheres; Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy
• Constitution of India
• – Preamble to the Constitution, Salient features of the Constitution, Union, State and Territory
• – Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Human Rights Charter
• – Union Legislature, Parliament, State Executive, State Legislature, Assembly, Status of Jammu and Kashmir
• – Local Government, Panchayat Raj – Tamil Nadu
• – Judiciary in law, Rule of Lae/Due Process of Law, Indian Federalism, Centre-State Relations, Emergency Provisions
• – Elections, Election Commissions – Union and State
• – Amendments to Constitution, Schedules to Constitution, Administrative reforms and Tribunals
• – Corruption in Public Life, Anti Corruption Measures
• – Central Vigilance Commission, Lok Adalats, Ombudsman
• – Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Right to Information, Central and State Commissions, Empowerment of Women

• Universe – Solar System, Earth and Atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere
• Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate, Water Resources
• Geography of India, Physical Features: Soil, minerals and natural resources, Natural Vegetation, Forest and Wildlife
• Agricultural Pattern, Livestock and Fisheries
• Social Geography, Population – Density and Distribution
• Natural Calamities – Disaster Management
• Geographical Landmarks, Policy on environment and ecology
• Geography of Tamil Nadu
• Nature of Indian economy, Five year plan models – an assessment, Land reforms and agriculture, Application of Science in agriculture
• Industrial Growth, Role of Public Sector and disinvestment, Development of infrastructure, National Income, Rural Welfare oriented programmes
• Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty, HRD (Human Resource Development)
• Sustainable Economic Growth, Economic Trends in Tamil Nadu
• Energy – Different Sources and Development
• Finance Commission, Planning Commission, National Development Council
• Current Socio-Economic Problems, New Economic Policy and Government Sector, NITI Aayog, Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization and Marketing

• Latest diary of events – National, National Symbols, Profile of States
• Eminent persons & places in news, Sports & Games, Books & Authors, Awards & Honors
• Latest historical events, India & its neighbors
• Science & Technology – Latest inventions
• Latest discoveries in Health Science, Mass media and Communication

• Interaction of Nature and Nurture Concept
• Distinction among Growth, Development and Maturation
• General Principles of Growth and Development
• Characteristics, Dimensions of Development – Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, Social and Moral
• Phases of Development and Development Tasks – Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence

• Cognitive Process
• Attention – Factors relating to attention, Kinds of attention, Inattention, distraction and division of attention, Span of attention
• Sensation and Perception – Factors relating to perception, Perceptual Errors, Concept Formation – Nature and types of concept
• Piaget’s stages of cognitive development, Bruner’s theory
• Concept Maps, Imagery, Language and Thinking, Reasoning and Problem Solving, Implications to the Teacher

• Social Development – Factors, Social Maturity, Erikson’s Stages of Social Development
• Emotional Development – Meaning, Positive and Negative Emotions, Emotional Control and maturity, Place of emotions in life
• Significance of Emotional Intelligence
• Moral Development – Kohlberg’s stages of Moral Development

• Learning – Nature & Importance
• Individual Differences in Learning – Learning Curves
• Factors influencing Learning – Theories of Learning
• Conditioning: Classical and Operant (Pavlov, Skinner), Trial and Error (Thorndike), Learning by Insight (Kohler)
• Transfer of Learning, Learning by imitation
• Levels of Learning – Gagne, Remembering and Forgetting – Curve of Forgetting

• Intelligence – Nature and Distribution
• Theories of Intelligence – Single, Two and Multifactor theories
• Guilford’s structure of the Intellect
• Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory
• Constancy of IQ, Assessment of Intelligence, Users of Intelligence Tests
• Process of Creativity – Creativity and Intelligence
• Identification and promotion of Creativity
• Thinking: Convergent and Divergent Thinking

• Motivation and Learning, Kinds of Motives
• Theories of Motives: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Role of Rewards and Punishments, Level of Aspiration
• Achievement Motivation, Techniques of developing Achievement Motivation
• Motivation in the Classroom Context, Competition and Cooperation
• Leadership Traits, Leadership styles and Classroom Climate

• Meaning and Definitions of Personality, Major Determinants of Personality, Theories, Types and Traits of Personality
• Psycho-analytic assessment of Personality: Projective and Non Projective techniques
• Aptitude – Concept, types and measurement
• Attitude & interest – Concept and measurement
• Integrated Personality

• Concept of Mental Health and Hygiene, Conflict and Frustration, Unrest, Adjustment and Maladjustment, Causes of Maladjustment
• Defence Mechanisms, Mental Illness, Juvenile Delinquency
• Promotion of Mental Health of Students and Teachers

• Nature, types and need of Guidance and Counseling – Educational, Vocational and Personal
• Identification of Children with Counseling needs
• Counseling Techniques – Individual and Group
• Guidance and Counseling for children with Learning Difficulties

• Educational System – Ancient, Medieval, Modern
• Development and Growth of Modern Educational System (since 1813 to present day)
• Organisational Structures of Educational System in Tamil Nadu (DSE, DEE, SSA, SCERT, Non-Formal)
• Roles and Responsibilities of DEO, CEO, BEO, Acts & Rules, RTE
• Schools run by other departments in Tamil Nadu
• Kallar Reclamation, Forest Department, Adhi Dravida and Tribal Welfare Department and other Departments
• Implementation of Educational Schemes in Tamil Nadu