Blended learning design principles – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, C and E correctly describe blended learning principles, while statement D is incorrect. Blended learning requires thoughtful planning of which parts of a course are best delivered online or face-to-face, with clear alignment to outcomes. It offers flexibility, but still needs strong communication and learner support. Randomly adding online materials without alignment, as in statement D, conflicts with good design. Therefore, the combination A, B, C and E only is correct.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes only A, C and E and omits B. Statement B is also true, since pedagogical considerations should guide decisions about modality. Without B, the explanation of blended learning design is incomplete.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it selects B, C and E only, leaving out A. Statement A is fundamental, stating that blended learning involves deliberate combination of face-to-face and online components. Excluding A weakens the description.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it groups all five statements together as correct, accepting D. Since D mischaracterises blended learning as random addition of materials, the entire combination becomes invalid.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it brings together A, B, C and E, the four statements that align with recognised blended learning practices. It excludes D, which contradicts the idea of planned, coherent design.