Teacher as planner and organiser – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D correctly express the planning and organising role of teachers. A is true because plans must reflect curriculum expectations and institutional goals. B is true since planning allocates time, materials and methods in a coherent way. D is true as good planning includes foreseeing difficulties and arranging remedial activities or alternative explanations. C is false because responsive teaching requires flexibility to adapt plans, and E is false since planning is a core professional responsibility rather than an optional add-on; thus A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A includes A and B but omits D, which emphasises anticipating learner difficulties and remediation. Leaving out D underplays a crucial reason for planning, so A and B only is not a complete set of correct statements.

Option B:
Option B groups A, B and D, covering alignment with curriculum, organisation of resources and anticipation of learner needs. It excludes C and E, which discourage flexibility and professionalism, making A, B and D only the correct answer.

Option C:
Option C lists B, D and E and treats E as correct, although describing planning as a luxury contradicts professional expectations. Including E in the set makes this option logically inconsistent.

Option D:
Option D combines A, C and D but includes C, which insists that lessons should never be modified, ignoring the need for adaptation. Because C is false, A, C and D only cannot be accepted.

Option E adds E to A, B and D, once again endorsing the view that planning is optional. Since planning is foundational for organised teaching, A, B, D and E only is not a valid answer.