Purposes of classroom communication – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D describe core purposes of classroom communication, whereas C is incorrect. A is correct because communication is needed to convey subject matter from teacher to learners. B is correct since classroom communication also seeks to develop higher-order thinking and problem-solving abilities. D is correct because teachers rely on students’ responses and reactions to adjust their instruction. C is false because communication does influence classroom norms and values through teacher expectations, examples and interactions.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it combines A, B and D, the three statements that accurately capture the purposes in the stem. It includes transmission of content, development of thinking, and ongoing monitoring and adjustment of teaching. It deliberately excludes C, which wrongly claims that communication has no role in shaping norms and values.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes only A and B and leaves out D. While it recognises that communication transmits content and supports attitude and thinking changes, it ignores the feedback function that enables teachers to modify their approaches. Since D is also a true statement, this combination does not represent the full set of correct statements.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes B and D but omits A. By leaving out the transmission of subject matter, it fails to acknowledge the foundational informational role of classroom communication. Therefore it does not cover all the correct statements in the list.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it treats A, B, C and D as if they were all correct. Including C is problematic, as C denies the influence of communication on classroom norms and values. Because it mixes one false statement with three true ones, this combination cannot be accepted.