NEP and mentoring for new teachers – UGC NET Question

NEP 2020 emphasises structured induction and mentoring programmes so that experienced teachers and leaders support novices in developing effective classroom practice.

Option A:
This option is incorrect because leaving new teachers entirely on their own increases stress and can lead to weak instructional practices.

Option B:
This option is correct; it captures NEP’s recommendation that senior teachers and school leaders mentor early-career teachers through planned induction.

Option C:
This option is wrong because excluding colleagues from mentoring overlooks the value of school-based professional communities.

Option D:
This option is incorrect since assigning only administrative work to novices prevents them from growing as classroom teachers and misuses their training.