GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Critically examine the role of educational institutions in shaping ethical decision-making skills in future civil servants. How effective are current educational paradigms in instilling ethical behaviour among the youth?

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

How toppers approached it

From all 3 answers · about 150 words · 33% drew a diagram.

Opening

  • A quotation3 of 3

Body

  • Points2 of 3
  • Points and prose1 of 3

Close

  • A quotation1 of 3
  • A summary1 of 3
  • A way forward1 of 3

The toppers’ answers

Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 78 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a quotation

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." Ex: Nikunj sir @ movie 'taare zameen par'

Body · points and prose

↑ Pedagogy ← Educational → curriculum Institution ↓ co-activities

diagram /→ First formal authority Teachers - → children learn by observation, being ethically taught, etc. \→ confidence building

Ex: Nikunj sir @ movie 'taare zameen par'

diagram /→ Too much focus on marks? ☹ Pedagogy - \→ Japanese system CHI - TOKU - TAI / |
[focus to gain knowledge] [Ethical actions] [comprehensive growth]

diagram [curriculum], etc. ↳ Role of textbooks? [without dogmatic coloration] (Promote harmony, etc.) ↳ Sports: Builds teamspirit, etc.

Challenges of current Paradigms

(i) marks centricity → unfair means

(ii) lack of focus on value based Education

(iii) Autocratic conduct of teachers

(iv) Ideological coloration of textbooks, etc. (Ex: mother does all household chores)

(v) Lack of Inquisitiveness.

Close · a quotation

"For a corruption free and beautiful India, there are three key players: Father, mother & [Teacher]."

— Abdul Kalam

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