Small group teaching methods – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and C correctly describe the benefits and teacher roles in small group methods, such as individual attention, development of communication and critical thinking, and facilitation tasks. E is also true because smaller groups can offer safer spaces for shy learners to speak. D is false since small group methods are not restricted to situations where all learners already know the content; they can also be used for exploration and clarification. Hence, A, B, C and E only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A includes A, B and C but omits E, missing the important affective benefit of increased participation from shy learners. Therefore A, B and C only is incomplete.

Option B:
Option B groups B, C and E but leaves out A, overlooking the role of seminars and tutorials in providing individualised attention. As a result, B, C and E only does not capture the full picture.

Option C:
Option C correctly combines A, B, C and E, showing cognitive, social and emotional advantages of small group teaching, while excluding D, which is a restrictive and false condition. Thus A, B, C and E only is the correct answer.

Option D:
Option D mixes A, C, D and E but accepts D, which incorrectly limits the use of small groups to already knowledgeable learners. This makes A, C, D and E only invalid.