NEP and school leadership roles – UGC NET Question

NEP 2020 highlights the importance of strong academic and administrative leadership in schools. It recommends structured programmes to prepare principals in instructional leadership, human resource management and community engagement. Ongoing support ensures they remain effective change agents.

Option A:
This option captures NEP’s call for professionalising school leadership roles.

Option B:
Relying purely on trial and error can lead to inconsistent performance and is not adequate.

Option C:
Political selection undermines merit-based leadership and is criticised.

Option D:
Principals are expected to guide teaching and learning, not just do paperwork.