If students are not taking interest in their studies, the teacher should:

Correct option is C

Solution: Correct Answer: (c) Find out causes for lack of interest and take corrective measures
Explanation:
When students show a lack of interest in studies, a good teacher does not resort to punishment, threats, or complaints. Instead, the teacher must act as a guide and counsellor, identifying why students are disengaged and then taking remedial or motivational actions.
This approach reflects a student-centred philosophy of education, where the teacher tries to understand the psychological, emotional, or contextual factors affecting learning — such as teaching methods, home environment, peer influence, or learning difficulties.
Information Booster:
→A teacher’s role extends beyond just delivering lessons — it involves diagnosing learning problems and providing individual support.
Interest in learning can be increased through:
→Interactive and activity-based methods (projects, discussions, experiments)
→Relating lessons to real-life experiences
→Encouragement and positive reinforcement
→Creating a stress-free, supportive classroom environment
→According to humanistic education theories (like those of Carl Rogers), learning becomes meaningful only when students feel valued, understood, and involved.
Additional Knowledge:
→The teacher acts as a facilitator and motivator, not just a transmitter of knowledge.
→Reflective teaching helps in adapting strategies to meet students’ needs.
→Understanding individual differences and multiple intelligences helps in designing engaging lessons.
→Intrinsic motivation (interest, curiosity) lasts longer than extrinsic motivation (marks, praise).