Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science Online Coaching
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Kerala PSC HSA Exam 2024 Details
Kerala PSC HSA Exam 2024 Particulars
Kerala PSC HSA Exam 2024 Details
Name of the recruiting body
Kerala Public Service Commission
Department
Education
Name of the post
HSA(High School Assistant) Physical Science
Job Type
Government Job
Official website
keralapsc.gov.in
Maximum Marks
100
Nature of Exam
Objective
Salary
Rs. 29200-62400/-
Age limit
18 years- 40 years
Eductaional Qualification
Degree+ B.Ed/B.T+K.TET
Exam Mode
Online
Application Date
TBA
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who wish to apply for the post of Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science shall satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria. The eligibility includes education, experience and age. The candidates should submit all the necessary documents to prove their eligibility.
Education
The candidates who wish to apply for the post of Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science teacher should have obtained a degree in Physical Science from an institution or university recognised by the Kerala Government. The aspirants should have a B.Ed/BT in Physical Science obtained from any university approved by the Kerala Government. Clearing the K-TET exam is mandatory. The candidates should submit the documents to prove their qualifications.
Age
The candidates who wish to apply for the post of Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science should be between the age of 18 years and 40 years. The age relaxation applies to the reserved categories. The candidates should submit the documents to prove the age category.
HSA Physical Science Exam Pattern
The Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science exam includes three parts, namely, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Renaissance in Kerala, Teaching Methodology and Physical Science. The Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science syllabus is very crucial for the preparation of the upcoming exam. The candidates should understand the nature and level of the exam from the syllabus. You can also categorize the exams into easy and difficult based on the same. Refer to the exam pattern given below:
Name of Subject
Maximum Marks
General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Renaissance in Kerala
15 marks
Teaching Methodology
5 marks
Subject
80 marks
HSA Physical Science Syllabus
PART A
Module I : Renaissance and freedom movement
Module II: General Knowledge and current affairs
Module III: Methodology of teaching the subject
- History/conceptual development
- Correlation with other subjects and life situations.
- Aims, Objectives, and Values of Teaching
- Taxonomy of Educational Objectives
- Pedagogic analysis
- Planning of instruction at Secondary level
- Psychological bases of Teaching the subject
- Implications of Piaget, Bruner, Gagne, Vygotsky, Ausubel and Gardener
- Individual difference, Motivation, Maxims of teaching.
- Methods and Strategies of teaching the subject
- Models of Teaching, Techniques of individualizing instruction.
- Curriculum - Definition, Principles
- Modern trends and organizational approaches, Curriculum reforms - NCF/KCF.
- Teacher - Qualities and Competencies
- Essential teaching skills
- Microteaching
- Action research.
- Instructional resources- Laboratory, Library, Club, Museum- Visual and Audio-Visual aids
- Community based resources
- e-resources - Textbook, Workbook and Handbook.
- Assessment; Evaluation- Concepts, Purpose, Types, Principles,
- Modern techniques - CCE and Grading- Tools and techniques
- Qualities of a good test - Types of test items- Evaluation of projects, Seminars and Assignments - Achievement test, Diagnostic test Construction, Characteristics, interpretation and remediation.
PART B
Module I
- Particle dynamics
- Newton’s laws of motion, rotational dynamics, conservation laws
- Linear momentum, angular momentum, energy. Simple harmonic motion, damped and forced oscillations, wave motion-progressive waves, superposition of waves, Doppler effect.
- Frames of reference, special theory of relativity
- Elasticity
- Young’s modulus, rigidity modulus, bulk modulus, surface tension, viscosity.
Module II
- Electrostatics, transient current, current electricity
- Electromagnetic induction, alternating current, magnetic properties of materials.
- Semiconductor physics- diodes
- Transistors, amplifiers, oscillators, logic gates.
Module III
- Reflection, refraction, dispersion, interference, diffraction, scattering
- Polarization, fibre optics, lasers, basic idea of spectroscopy.
- Heat and thermodynamics
- Conduction, convection, radiation
- Laws of thermodynamics, Carnot engine, entropy.
- Statistical distribution-ensemble, phase space
- Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics.
Module IV
- Bohr atom model, vector atom model
- Hydrogen spectra, nuclear structure and properties
- Radio activity, nuclear fission and fusion, elementary particles.
- Crystal structure, crystal symmetry, miller indices, brevais lattice
- Bragg’s law, packing fraction, super conductivity.
- Wave nature of matter, uncertainty principle
- Postulates of wave mechanics, Schrodinger equation.
Module V
- Eigen functions and Eigen values
- Postulates of quantum mechanics Time Schrödinger wave equation
- Application to particle in a one dimensional box
- Normalization of wave functions
- Application of Schrödinger wave equation to hydrogen atom
- Conversion of cartesian coordinates to polar coordinates
- Radial and angular functions
- Henry's law , Raoult's law - Dilute solutions
- Colligative properties - Abnormal molecular mass
- Van’t Hoff factor.
- Solubility product and common ion effect, precipitation of cations
- Principles of volumetric analysis, Theories of indicators.
- Principles and applications of Column chromatography
- Paper chromatography, Thin layer chromatography, Ion exchange chromatography
- Rf values.
- Structure and applications of silicones, silicates and zeolites
- Cement , Glass , Inorganic fertilizers , Rocket propellants (Brief study)
- Types of pollution: Air and water.
- Pollutants
- Orbitals and concept of Quantum numbers
- Energy levels in molecules
- Oppenheimer approximation
- Rotational, vibrational, Raman, Electronic and NMR spectroscopy
- Basic Principles and applications. Elements of symmetry of molecules
- Amorphous and crystalline solids
- Defects in crystals - Stoichiometric and non stoichiometric defects
- Ideal and non ideal solutions
- Control of air and water pollution
Module VI
- Atom Models– Planck’s quantum Theory
- Photoelectric effect -de Broglie's relation
- Dual nature of matter and radiation
- Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. Atomic orbitals and Quantum numbers
- Pauling’s Exclusion principle
- Hund’s rule of maximum multiplicity Aufbau’s principle
- Electronic configuration of atoms.
- Ionic bond – Properties - Born-Lande equation (derivation not expected)
- Haber cycle – Fajan's rules and its applications. Covalent bond - Valence bond theory–VSEPR Theory - Concept of Hybridisation –-Types: sp, sp2, sp3, dsp2, sp3d, d2sp3,sp3d2 - Explanation with simple examples.Molecular Orbital Theory – LCAO - Bonding and anti bonding molecular orbitals - Bond order.
- Theories of Metallic bonding: Free electron theory, valence bond theory and band theory Hydrogen bond – Intra and inter molecular hydrogen bond.
- Periodic laws, – Periodic properties
- Electronegativity scales (Pauling and Mullikan scales)
- Effective nuclear charge – Slater rule – Diagonal relationship
- Representative and Transition Elements
- General Characteristics, preparation and properties of simple compounds. Lanthanides and actinides
- Splitting of d-orbitals in octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar complexes
- Applications
- Metals: Occurrence, Concentration of ores
- Refining of metals, Extractive metallurgy of Al, Fe, Ni, Cu and Ti
- Classification of steel, hardening of steel.
- Isomerism in coordination compounds
- Werner’s theory -EAN rule - Valence bond theory
- Crystal filed theory
- Organometallic Compounds: Definition
- Classification and Applications
- Radioactivity –Natural and artificial
- Nuclear stability – N/P ratio –Nuclear forces –Half life period
- Gieger Nuttal rule
- Disintegration series – Transmutation
- Nuclear fission and Nuclear fusion
- Application of radioactive isotopes
Module VII
- Postulates of kinetic theory of gases
- Collision number.
- First law of thermodynamics
- Joule-Thomson effect - Liquefaction of gases
- Inversion temperature.
- Second law of thermodynamics
- Concept of entropy
- Entropy as criteria of spontaneity
- Free energy functions
- Hess’s law, Bond energies
- Third law of thermodynamics.
- Law of mass action
- Law of chemical equilibrium
- Equilibrium constant in terms of concentration, partial pressure and mole fractions Van't Hoff’s equation
- Homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria
- Le Chatelier’s Principle and its applications.
- Rate of a reaction
- Factors influencing the rate of a reaction
- Rate law - Order and molecularity
- Rate constants for first, second, third and zero order reactions - half life period for first order reaction
- Arrhenius equation
- Collision theory
- Transition state theory
- Homogeneous and heterogenous catalysis
- Enzyme catalysis
- Photosynthesis
- Simple Photochemical reactions
- Fluorescence
- Phosphorescence
- Arrhenius theory
- Ostwald’s dilution law
- Debye Huckel
- Onsager's equations for strong electrolytes
- Chemisorption and physisorption
- Factors affecting adsorption
- Adsorption isotherms Classification
- Preparation, purification and properties of colloids
- Protective colloids - Gold number
- Applications of colloids.
- Phase Equilibria:Components and degrees of freedom
- One component and two component systems (Simple cases only)
- Faraday's laws, Kohlrausch’s law
- Galvanic cells, electrochemical series
- Nernst equation
Module VIII
- Baeyer strain theory
- Conformation and configuration
- Specific rotation
- Uniqueness of Carbon
- Classification of organic compounds
- Hybridization of carbon in organic compounds
- Structural and Stereoisomerism
- Chirality, Enantiomers
- Diastereomers
- Racemic mixture
- Resolution methods
- Inductive effect, Mesomeric effect
- Hyperconjugation and Electromeric effect
- Structure and stability of benzene
- Electrophilic substitution reactions in benzene with mechanisms
- Grignard reagent
- Preparation and synthetic applications
- Classification of polymers
- Steric effect. organic reactions: Substitution, Addition
- Elimination and Rearrangement
- Mechanisms of SN1, SN2, E1 & E2
- Nomenclature of organic compounds
- Preparation and properties of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids & their derivatives.
- Aromaticity, Huckel's rule
- Preparation and applications of important polymers
- Biodegradable polymers
- Biomolecules: Carbohydrates, proteins
- Nucleic acids, vitamins
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Kerala PSC HSA Exam 2024 Particulars |
Kerala PSC HSA Exam 2024 Details |
Name of the recruiting body |
Kerala Public Service Commission |
Department |
Education |
Name of the post |
HSA(High School Assistant) Physical Science |
Job Type |
Government Job |
Official website |
keralapsc.gov.in |
Maximum Marks |
100 |
Nature of Exam |
Objective |
Salary |
Rs. 29200-62400/- |
Age limit |
18 years- 40 years |
Eductaional Qualification |
Degree+ B.Ed/B.T+K.TET |
Exam Mode |
Online |
Application Date |
TBA |
Exam Date |
TBA |
The Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science exam includes three parts, namely, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Renaissance in Kerala, Teaching Methodology and Physical Science. The Kerala PSC HSA Physical Science syllabus is very crucial for the preparation of the upcoming exam. The candidates should understand the nature and level of the exam from the syllabus. You can also categorize the exams into easy and difficult based on the same. Refer to the exam pattern given below:
Name of Subject |
Maximum Marks |
General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Renaissance in Kerala |
15 marks |
Teaching Methodology |
5 marks |
Subject |
80 marks |
Module I : Renaissance and freedom movement
Module II: General Knowledge and current affairs
Module III: Methodology of teaching the subject
- History/conceptual development
- Correlation with other subjects and life situations.
- Aims, Objectives, and Values of Teaching
- Taxonomy of Educational Objectives
- Pedagogic analysis
- Planning of instruction at Secondary level
- Psychological bases of Teaching the subject
- Implications of Piaget, Bruner, Gagne, Vygotsky, Ausubel and Gardener
- Individual difference, Motivation, Maxims of teaching.
- Methods and Strategies of teaching the subject
- Models of Teaching, Techniques of individualizing instruction.
- Curriculum - Definition, Principles
- Modern trends and organizational approaches, Curriculum reforms - NCF/KCF.
- Teacher - Qualities and Competencies
- Essential teaching skills
- Microteaching
- Action research.
- Instructional resources- Laboratory, Library, Club, Museum- Visual and Audio-Visual aids
- Community based resources
- e-resources - Textbook, Workbook and Handbook.
- Assessment; Evaluation- Concepts, Purpose, Types, Principles,
- Modern techniques - CCE and Grading- Tools and techniques
- Qualities of a good test - Types of test items- Evaluation of projects, Seminars and Assignments - Achievement test, Diagnostic test Construction, Characteristics, interpretation and remediation.
Module I
- Particle dynamics
- Newton’s laws of motion, rotational dynamics, conservation laws
- Linear momentum, angular momentum, energy. Simple harmonic motion, damped and forced oscillations, wave motion-progressive waves, superposition of waves, Doppler effect.
- Frames of reference, special theory of relativity
- Elasticity
- Young’s modulus, rigidity modulus, bulk modulus, surface tension, viscosity.
Module II
- Electrostatics, transient current, current electricity
- Electromagnetic induction, alternating current, magnetic properties of materials.
- Semiconductor physics- diodes
- Transistors, amplifiers, oscillators, logic gates.
Module III
- Reflection, refraction, dispersion, interference, diffraction, scattering
- Polarization, fibre optics, lasers, basic idea of spectroscopy.
- Heat and thermodynamics
- Conduction, convection, radiation
- Laws of thermodynamics, Carnot engine, entropy.
- Statistical distribution-ensemble, phase space
- Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics.
Module IV
- Bohr atom model, vector atom model
- Hydrogen spectra, nuclear structure and properties
- Radio activity, nuclear fission and fusion, elementary particles.
- Crystal structure, crystal symmetry, miller indices, brevais lattice
- Bragg’s law, packing fraction, super conductivity.
- Wave nature of matter, uncertainty principle
- Postulates of wave mechanics, Schrodinger equation.
Module V
- Eigen functions and Eigen values
- Postulates of quantum mechanics Time Schrödinger wave equation
- Application to particle in a one dimensional box
- Normalization of wave functions
- Application of Schrödinger wave equation to hydrogen atom
- Conversion of cartesian coordinates to polar coordinates
- Radial and angular functions
- Henry's law , Raoult's law - Dilute solutions
- Colligative properties - Abnormal molecular mass
- Van’t Hoff factor.
- Solubility product and common ion effect, precipitation of cations
- Principles of volumetric analysis, Theories of indicators.
- Principles and applications of Column chromatography
- Paper chromatography, Thin layer chromatography, Ion exchange chromatography
- Rf values.
- Structure and applications of silicones, silicates and zeolites
- Cement , Glass , Inorganic fertilizers , Rocket propellants (Brief study)
- Types of pollution: Air and water.
- Pollutants
- Orbitals and concept of Quantum numbers
- Energy levels in molecules
- Oppenheimer approximation
- Rotational, vibrational, Raman, Electronic and NMR spectroscopy
- Basic Principles and applications. Elements of symmetry of molecules
- Amorphous and crystalline solids
- Defects in crystals - Stoichiometric and non stoichiometric defects
- Ideal and non ideal solutions
- Control of air and water pollution
Module VI
- Atom Models– Planck’s quantum Theory
- Photoelectric effect -de Broglie's relation
- Dual nature of matter and radiation
- Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. Atomic orbitals and Quantum numbers
- Pauling’s Exclusion principle
- Hund’s rule of maximum multiplicity Aufbau’s principle
- Electronic configuration of atoms.
- Ionic bond – Properties - Born-Lande equation (derivation not expected)
- Haber cycle – Fajan's rules and its applications. Covalent bond - Valence bond theory–VSEPR Theory - Concept of Hybridisation –-Types: sp, sp2, sp3, dsp2, sp3d, d2sp3,sp3d2 - Explanation with simple examples.Molecular Orbital Theory – LCAO - Bonding and anti bonding molecular orbitals - Bond order.
- Theories of Metallic bonding: Free electron theory, valence bond theory and band theory Hydrogen bond – Intra and inter molecular hydrogen bond.
- Periodic laws, – Periodic properties
- Electronegativity scales (Pauling and Mullikan scales)
- Effective nuclear charge – Slater rule – Diagonal relationship
- Representative and Transition Elements
- General Characteristics, preparation and properties of simple compounds. Lanthanides and actinides
- Splitting of d-orbitals in octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar complexes
- Applications
- Metals: Occurrence, Concentration of ores
- Refining of metals, Extractive metallurgy of Al, Fe, Ni, Cu and Ti
- Classification of steel, hardening of steel.
- Isomerism in coordination compounds
- Werner’s theory -EAN rule - Valence bond theory
- Crystal filed theory
- Organometallic Compounds: Definition
- Classification and Applications
- Radioactivity –Natural and artificial
- Nuclear stability – N/P ratio –Nuclear forces –Half life period
- Gieger Nuttal rule
- Disintegration series – Transmutation
- Nuclear fission and Nuclear fusion
- Application of radioactive isotopes
Module VII
- Postulates of kinetic theory of gases
- Collision number.
- First law of thermodynamics
- Joule-Thomson effect - Liquefaction of gases
- Inversion temperature.
- Second law of thermodynamics
- Concept of entropy
- Entropy as criteria of spontaneity
- Free energy functions
- Hess’s law, Bond energies
- Third law of thermodynamics.
- Law of mass action
- Law of chemical equilibrium
- Equilibrium constant in terms of concentration, partial pressure and mole fractions Van't Hoff’s equation
- Homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria
- Le Chatelier’s Principle and its applications.
- Rate of a reaction
- Factors influencing the rate of a reaction
- Rate law - Order and molecularity
- Rate constants for first, second, third and zero order reactions - half life period for first order reaction
- Arrhenius equation
- Collision theory
- Transition state theory
- Homogeneous and heterogenous catalysis
- Enzyme catalysis
- Photosynthesis
- Simple Photochemical reactions
- Fluorescence
- Phosphorescence
- Arrhenius theory
- Ostwald’s dilution law
- Debye Huckel
- Onsager's equations for strong electrolytes
- Chemisorption and physisorption
- Factors affecting adsorption
- Adsorption isotherms Classification
- Preparation, purification and properties of colloids
- Protective colloids - Gold number
- Applications of colloids.
- Phase Equilibria:Components and degrees of freedom
- One component and two component systems (Simple cases only)
- Faraday's laws, Kohlrausch’s law
- Galvanic cells, electrochemical series
- Nernst equation
Module VIII
- Baeyer strain theory
- Conformation and configuration
- Specific rotation
- Uniqueness of Carbon
- Classification of organic compounds
- Hybridization of carbon in organic compounds
- Structural and Stereoisomerism
- Chirality, Enantiomers
- Diastereomers
- Racemic mixture
- Resolution methods
- Inductive effect, Mesomeric effect
- Hyperconjugation and Electromeric effect
- Structure and stability of benzene
- Electrophilic substitution reactions in benzene with mechanisms
- Grignard reagent
- Preparation and synthetic applications
- Classification of polymers
- Steric effect. organic reactions: Substitution, Addition
- Elimination and Rearrangement
- Mechanisms of SN1, SN2, E1 & E2
- Nomenclature of organic compounds
- Preparation and properties of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids & their derivatives.
- Aromaticity, Huckel's rule
- Preparation and applications of important polymers
- Biodegradable polymers
- Biomolecules: Carbohydrates, proteins
- Nucleic acids, vitamins
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