BSAEU - Childhood and Growing Up Suggestions 2025 [B.Ed 1st Semester Important Questions]

The course “Childhood and Growing Up” is one of the foundational subjects in the B.Ed 1st Semester under WBUTTEPA / BSAEU. It plays a crucial role in helping future educators understand the psychological, social, and emotional aspects of learners' development. This subject enables student-teachers to grasp the various stages and dimensions of human growth from infancy to adolescence, while also emphasizing the impact of individual differences, environmental influences, and personality traits.

To support B.Ed students in their preparation for the 2025 examination, this blog post provides a carefully compiled list of WBUTTEPA / BSAEU  B.Ed 1st Sem. Important Questions and previous year suggestions from 2017 to 2023. These questions are organized according to the syllabus structure – covering both the First Half: Development and Its Characteristics and the Second Half: Aspects of Development – to offer a focused and effective revision guide.

B.Ed. 1st Sem-Course 1.1.1: Childhood & Growing Up

Important Suggestion for 2025 Exams 

FIRST HALF – Development and its Characteristics

1. Growth and Developmental Pattern of Learners

1. Mention any four characteristics of development. (2017)

2. Mention any four principles of development. (2018, 2021, 2022)

3. Write the general characteristics of growth. (2021)

4. Write the effects of poverty on the growth and development of individuals. (2018, 2020, 2023)

5. How is the learner’s growth and development affected by deprivation and disrupted family? (2019)

6. Discuss the role of family in growth and development of individuals. (2018, 2019, 2021, 2023)

2. Stages of Development

1. State the stages of psychosocial development identified by Erikson. How can teachers help adolescents in their search for identity? (2018)

2. Discuss the stages of psychosocial development as stated by Erikson. (2021, 2023)

3. Describe the various stages of moral development as proposed by Kohlberg. (2018, 2021, 2022)

4. Describe the stages of cognitive development as proposed by Piaget. (2018, 2019, 2022, 2023)

5. What is meant by the pre‑operational stage? Mention educational significance. (2017)

6. Discuss the stages of psycho‑sexual development as described by Freud. (2019, 2023)

7. What is meant by the stage of “storm and stress”? (2017, 2019, 2021, 2022)

3. Different Types of Development

1. Mention the characteristics of emotional development during adolescence. (2017)

2. Write any four emotional characteristics of early childhood. (2019, 2023)

3. What are the components of language development? (17/18 2020, 2022, 2023)

4. What is Babbling? (2017, 2021, 2022)

5. What is Assimilation? (2021, 2022)

6. What is Accommodation? (2023)

7. What is Schema? (2018, 2020, 2022)

8. What is Ego‑centric speech? (2018)

9. What is Libido? (2018, 2020)

10. What is Syntax? (2020)

4. Individual Differences

1. What are the different aspects of individual difference? Write the importance of individual differences in education. (2017)

2. Write any two importances of Individual Difference in Education. (2019, 2023)

3. Discuss the role of socio‑cultural environment in individual differences. (2021)

4. Discuss the role of the environment in individual differences. (2019)

5. Write two causes of individual difference. (2022)

5. Development of Personality

1. Mention any two characteristics of personality traits. (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023)

2. Discuss the trait theory of personality described by Eysenck. (2017, 2020, 2023)

3. What do you mean by personality? According to Cattell, how surface trait and source trait are interrelated? (2018, 2020)

4. Give a psychological definition of personality. Discuss the five‑factor theory of personality. (2019)

5. Discuss the problems faced by adolescents in school and the role of teacher as counsellor. (2018)

SECOND HALF – Aspects of Development

1. Concept, Nature, Interrelationship and Educational Implications

1. What do you mean by attention? (2017, 2020)

2. Mention any four characteristics of attention. (2018)

3. Explain the relationship between attention and interest. (2021)

4. Discuss any five determinants of attention with their application in education. (2021, 2023)

5. Differentiate between volitional attention and non‑volitional attention. (2019, 2021)

6. Discuss any five objective determinants of attention. (2023)

7. What is meant by emotion? (2022)

8. State the importance of emotion in education. (2021)

2. Motivation

1. Define motivation. Discuss McClelland’s theory of motivation and its classroom implications. (2018, 2020, 2023)

2. Explain different needs as mentioned in Maslow’s theory. Mention any three educational implications. (2020)

3. Briefly discuss Weiner’s theory of motivation. Mention the educational significance of Maslow’s theory. (2022)

4. What is the locus of control? (2017, 2020)

5. What is meant by extrinsic motivation? (2019, 2021)

6. What is intrinsic motivation? (2018, 2020, 2022, 2023)

7. Explain McClelland’s Theory of Achievement Motivation. (2023)

3. Attention and Interest

1. What is the attention span? (2019, 2022)

2. What is meant by fluctuation of attention? (2023)

3. Differentiate between additional and non‑additional attention with examples. (2017, 2020)

4. As a school teacher how can you identify attention fluctuations among your students? (2022)

4. Intelligence

1. What is meant by Intelligence Quotient? (2019, 2021, 2023)

2. What is Self‑efficacy? (2018)

3. What is meant by curiosity? (2022)

4. What is meant by attitude? (2019)

5. Differentiate between verbal and non‑verbal tests of intelligence. (2022)

6. Write a short note on a verbal intelligence test. (2020)

7. Discuss Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligence. (2019, 2021)

8. Explain Thurstone’s theory of intelligence with its educational significance. (2022, 2023)

9. Explain the “operation” dimension of the SOI model. State any two educational implications. (2021)

5. Creativity

1. Define creativity. 

2.Explain flexibility and originality as factors of creativity. (2017)

3. Mention five characteristics of a creative learner. (2017, 2020)

4. What are the components of creativity? (2018, 2020, 2022)

5. Write four factors which hinder the nurturance of creativity in the classroom. (2023)

6. How do you identify creative students? (2018, 2021, 2023)

7. Discuss any five strategies for nurturing creativity. (2021)

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Conclusion

If you are preparing for the WBUTTEPA or BSAEU B.Ed 1st Semester 2025 exams, focusing on these important questions and suggestions for Course 1.1.1: Childhood and Growing Up can significantly enhance your preparation. These questions are compiled from previous years and follow the latest exam trends, making them a valuable tool for smart revision. To score well, understand each concept, revise regularly, and practice writing answers. For more WBUTTEPA B.Ed 1st Semester important questions, BSAEU 2025 exam suggestions, and study materials, stay connected with us.