While delivering a lecture, there is a disturbance created by students in the class. Which of the following measures should be taken by a teacher?

APunish those causing the disturbance

BIgnore and continue

CLeave the class and report to the head

DTalk to the students causing the disturbance and motivate them for learning ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) Talk to the students causing the disturbance and motivate them for learning

Explanation

Facing a classroom disturbance, the teacher should talk to the students causing it and motivate them towards learning.

Punishing them may suppress the behaviour briefly but breeds resentment.

Ignoring and continuing lets the disturbance grow unchecked.

Leaving the class and reporting to the head is an abdication of the teacher's role.

Addressing the cause through dialogue resolves the disruption constructively.

Positive classroom management prevents misbehaviour by engaging learners, not by force.

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