Classroom management principles – UGC NET Question

Statements A, C, D and F correctly describe positive classroom management practices that prevent problems, involve students, build supportive relationships and organise the learning environment. Statement B is wrong because corporal punishment is not acceptable in modern educational practice and is prohibited in many contexts. Statement E is also wrong as classroom management strongly affects the quality of learning by influencing attention, participation and safety. Therefore, the wrong statements are B and E only, which makes option C the correct answer.

Option A:
Option A selects B only and ignores E, even though E incorrectly claims that classroom management does not influence learning quality. Because both B and E misrepresent appropriate practice, taking only B as wrong results in an incomplete set of wrong statements. Hence B only cannot be the correct answer.

Option B:
Option B focuses solely on E and neglects B, even though B promotes corporal punishment, which contradicts current norms of child rights and positive discipline. Treating only E as wrong thus fails to capture the full set of incorrect statements. Therefore E only is not a valid answer.

Option C:
Option C correctly groups B and E, the two statements that conflict with contemporary views on classroom management and learning. It acknowledges that corporal punishment is unacceptable and that management indeed affects learning quality. Since all other statements are accurate, B and E only is the correct combination of wrong statements.

Option D:
Option D adds F to B and E, but F is a true statement describing how management involves organisation of space, time and resources. Including F as if it were wrong mislabels an accurate description of classroom practice. Thus B, E and F only cannot be accepted as correct.

Option E combines A, B and E, but A is a true statement about preventive and engaging management. Labelling it as wrong alongside B and E shows a misunderstanding of constructive classroom management. Consequently A, B and E only is not the correct option.

Option F groups A, B, E and F, incorrectly classifying both A and F, which are true, as wrong statements. This mixture of correct and incorrect statements does not meet the requirement of identifying only wrong statements. Hence A, B, E and F only cannot be chosen.