Humour as a teaching strategy – UGC NET Question

Statements A, C and D are correct, whereas B is incorrect. A is true because well-judged humour can relax tension and make learners more receptive. C is true as jokes or examples linked to content can help students remember concepts. D is true since what is funny or acceptable varies across cultures and individuals, so sensitivity is essential. B is false because humour that humiliates students damages trust and creates a hostile climate rather than supporting it.

Option A:
Option A correctly groups A, C and D and excludes B, which endorses harmful targeting of students. It reflects a professional and ethical approach to using humour in teaching. Therefore A, C and D only is the correct answer.

Option B:
Option B lists A and C only and omits D, failing to recognise the importance of cultural and individual considerations. Without D, the guidance on humour use is incomplete. Hence A and C only cannot be accepted.

Option C:
Option C groups C and D only and leaves out A, overlooking the anxiety-reducing function of appropriate humour. Since A is also correct, C and D only does not capture the full set of accurate statements. This option is therefore not valid.

Option D:
Option D treats all four statements as correct, but B wrongly claims that humiliating humour supports a positive climate. Including this clearly unethical practice alongside true statements makes the combination inconsistent. Consequently, A, B, C and D cannot be chosen.