Exam Details

• Post: UP School Assistant (Malayalam Medium)
• Department: Education
• Exam Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
• Paper Code: 60/2016
• Date of Examination: 03rd May 2016
• Year: 2016

Overview of the Exam

The Kerala PSC UP School Assistant (UPSA) Malayalam Medium exam is conducted to recruit teachers for Upper Primary Schools in Kerala. The exam tests candidates' knowledge in child pedagogy, Malayalam language proficiency, general knowledge, and current affairs.

This examination is a crucial step for aspiring teachers who wish to contribute to Kerala’s primary education system. The syllabus ensures that the selected candidates possess both teaching skills and subject knowledge required for effective classroom instruction.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The Kerala PSC UPSA Malayalam Medium exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering educational psychology, Malayalam language, general knowledge, and teaching methodologies. Below is a detailed breakdown of the syllabus:

1. Child Development and Pedagogy

✔ Educational Psychology – Learning theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Bloom), child development stages.
✔ Teaching-Learning Process – Teaching techniques, classroom management, assessment strategies.
✔ Inclusive Education – Special education, handling students with learning disabilities.

2. Malayalam Language and Literature

✔ Malayalam Grammar – Sandhi, Samasam, Kriya, Karaka, Vibhakthi, Alankaram.
✔ Malayalam Literature – Famous Malayalam poets, novelists, and their works.
✔ Comprehension and Language Skills – Reading passages, essay writing, sentence formation.

3. General Knowledge and Current Affairs

✔ Kerala History and Culture – Renaissance movements, freedom fighters, cultural heritage.
✔ Indian Constitution and Governance – Fundamental rights, Panchayati Raj system, national policies on education.
✔ Current Affairs – Latest events in Kerala, India, and international developments.

4. Environmental Science and Social Studies

✔ Basic Science Concepts – Human body, solar system, environmental conservation.
✔ Geography and Civics – Kerala’s geography, climate, government structure.
✔ Economics and Polity – Kerala’s economy, major industries, Indian political system.

5. Mathematics and Pedagogical Approaches

✔ Arithmetic and Mental Ability – Basic calculations, number systems, LCM, HCF, percentages.
✔ Mathematical Pedagogy – Teaching methods for mathematical concepts in primary classes.