Active participation lecture limitation – UGC NET Question

Lectures are primarily teacher centred,with the teacher doing most of the talking while students listen. This structure often limits chances for students to ask questions,discuss or engage in problem solving. In other words,opportunities for active participation are reduced. Hence,active is the correct completion.

Option A:
Active participation includes asking questions,answering,discussing and working on tasks,which are essential for deep learning. The lecture method must be supplemented with other strategies to enhance this,highlighting why reduced active participation is considered a limitation.

Option B:
Passive participation describes mere listening or note-taking without much mental engagement. While lectures may encourage passivity,the question asks about reduced opportunity for active participation,not for passive behaviour.

Option C:
Silent presence in class does not guarantee understanding or involvement,so silence is not a positive feature; the limitation lies in reduced active engagement.

Option D:
Ritualistic behaviour refers to going through motions without meaningful engagement and is not the precise term for the kind of participation the question addresses.