ICT competency frameworks for teachers – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D correctly describe the intent and structure of ICT competency frameworks, while C contradicts their core ideas. These frameworks stress the integration of technology with pedagogy and content, define levels of practice and inform teacher education. Technical skills are necessary but not sufficient, so pedagogical design remains central. Thus, the combination A, B and D only is correct.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it lists only A and B and omits D. While integration and progression are important, ignoring the role of frameworks in guiding teacher education underestimates their practical application.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it gathers the three true statements and excludes C, which wrongly claims that pedagogy is unnecessary. It is consistent with widely accepted models such as technological pedagogical content knowledge approaches.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes B, C and D and thereby accepts C. Since C claims that technical skills alone are enough, contrary to framework principles, this option cannot be accepted as correct.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it assumes that all four statements are correct and therefore accepts C. Accepting C undermines the integrated vision of teaching competence promoted by such frameworks.