Instructional communication objectives – UGC NET Question

All four statements A, B, C and D are correct and together express the main objectives of instructional communication. A is true because teaching first involves providing new information and explanations. B is true since communication also seeks to arouse and sustain learners’ motivation. C is true as teaching often attempts to shape attitudes and values connected with the discipline. D is true because communication includes giving directions and norms that regulate classroom procedures and behaviour. Therefore the combination including all four statements is correct.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it lists only A and B as correct and omits C and D. While informing and motivating are important, this option ignores the attitudinal and regulative functions of instructional communication. Hence it does not fully represent the objectives mentioned.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes A, B and C but leaves out D. It recognises informing, motivating and influencing attitudes but fails to acknowledge the role of communication in establishing and maintaining classroom routines. This omission makes the option incomplete.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it groups B, C and D only and excludes A. Even though motivation, attitude change and regulation are important, the basic informative function of teaching cannot be left out. Therefore this combination does not capture all correct statements.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it includes A, B, C and D, and in this item all four statements are valid objectives of instructional communication (informing, motivating, influencing attitudes/values, and regulating classroom behaviour/procedures). Therefore A, B, C and D is the correct combination.