Higher education teaching features – UGC NET Question

Statements A, C and D correctly identify emphasis on independent and critical learning, research orientation and varied assessment forms in higher education. B is false because methods such as seminars, labs and projects are also important at this level. E is false since interaction between teaching and research enriches both curriculum content and student learning. Therefore, A, C and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A combines A, C and D, capturing key aspects of higher education teaching while excluding misconceptions about methods and research relevance. Thus it is the correct answer.

Option B:
Option B lists A and C but omits D, overlooking the variety of assessment formats that characterise higher education. As D is also true, A and C only is incomplete.

Option C:
Option C includes C and D but leaves out A, ignoring the strong emphasis on independent study and critical inquiry. Consequently C and D only cannot be accepted.

Option D:
Option D adds B to an otherwise correct set, but B wrongly restricts acceptable methods to lectures only. As a result, A, B, C and D only is invalid.