Session A1: Mastering Open-Ended Questions (90 mins)

Objective: Learn how to approach and answer open-ended questions in the Ethics paper.

• Explanation of open-ended questions and their importance in ethics.
• Discussion on framing balanced answers, addressing multiple dimensions.
• Exercise: Practice answering open-ended questions using various ethical perspectives.
• Outcome:You will gain confidence in answering questions that require broad analysis and thought.

Session A2: Solution-Seeking Questions (60 mins)

Objective: How to identify the problem in an ethical question and structure viable, pragmatic solutions.

• How to identify the problem in an ethical question and structure viable, pragmatic solutions.
• Discussion on linking ethical theories with real-life solutions.
• Exercise: Practice questions where students identify solutions to ethical issues.
• Outcome:You will learn how to provide ethical yet practical solutions in their answers.

Session A3: Applied Ethics in Real-Life Scenarios (60 mins)

Objective:Understand the application of ethics to everyday issues in public service.

• Explanation of applied ethics, focusing on real-world situations in governance, policy, and administration.
• Examples of ethical issues in public service like governance failures, environmental justice, and social equity etc.
• Exercise: Practice questions where students identify solutions to ethical issues.
• Outcome:aspirants become adept at applying ethical principles to real-life scenarios questions.

Session B1: Framework for Solving Case Studies (90 mins)

Objective: Learn a systematic approach to solving ethics case studies.

• Step-by-step breakdown of how to approach case studies: identifying ethical dilemmas, stakeholders, values in conflict, and possible solutions.
• Discussion on balancing ideal ethical values with practical realities.
• Exercise: Solving a complex case study, highlighting each step of the approach.
• Outcome: Students gain a structured method for solving ethics case studies.

Session B2: Real-Life Case Study Examples (60 mins)

Objective: Analyse real-life case studies with a focus on ethical decision-making.

• Discussion of prominent case studies in administration and contemporary problems, focusing on ethical dilemmas faced by civil servants.
• Case studies related to corruption, resource allocation, and governance failures.
• Exercise: Group work analysing a specific case study, followed by presentations on possible solutions.
• Outcome: Aspirants enhance their critical thinking and decision-making skills in real-world ethical situations.

Session B3: Writing Ethics Answers with Case Studies (90 mins)

Objective: Master the art of writing well-structured case study-based answers.

• Teaching how to effectively present solutions in case study answers, focusing on structure, flow, and clarity.
• Analysis of previous years' case study questions and model answers.
• Exercise: Writing full-length answers to case study questions under timed conditions.
• Outcome: You will develop the ability to write clear, structured, and insightful answers to case study questions.

Session 1: Understanding the Meaning & Brainstorming (90 mins)

Objective: Understand how to derive the core meaning of a topic and brainstorm ideas effectively.

• Introduction to topic analysis: Breaking down essay topics into keywords and understanding the demand.
• Exercise: Group activity where students brainstorm for an essay topic, identifying main themes, sub-themes, and keywords.

Outcome: You will learn how to extract the essence of a topic for better focus.

Session 2: Dimension and Scope Setting (60 mins)

Objective: Learn how to set the scope of an essay and cover multiple dimensions.

• Explanation on how to identify various dimensions.
• Exercise: Individual practice setting dimensions for a given topic.

Outcome: Students understand how to expand the scope to include multiple perspectives while remaining relevant.

Session 3: Context for Dimensions (60 mins)

Objective: Master contextualizing each dimension.

• Discussion on how to maintain relevance in each dimension through context-building.
• Exercise: Writing short contextual paragraphs for specific dimensions of a topic.

Outcome: You can frame relevant and complete arguments for different dimensions.

Session 4: Order of Points and Analysis (90 mins)

Objective: Learn how to sequence arguments and analyze deeply.

• Detailed explanation of how to prioritize points logically and write a step-by-step analysis.
• Exercise: Rearranging jumbled points into a logical flow for an essay.

Outcome: Students gain clarity in structuring points in a cohesive order with proper analysis.

Session 5: Examples and Paragraphing (60 mins)

Objective: Ensure effective use of examples and learn the art of paragraphing.

• Discussion on selecting impactful examples and integrating them naturally into paragraphs.
• Exercise: Writing short paragraphs with well-placed examples.

Outcome: You will learn to improve paragraph structuring and example usage for better coherence.

Session 6: Connect, Flow, Conclusion, and Way Forward (90 mins)

Objective: Build flow between paragraphs and write strong conclusions.

• Techniques for transitioning between ideas and concluding with impact.
• Exercise: Writing a concluding paragraph for a provided essay topic.

Outcome: You can write fluid, well-connected essays with clear conclusions and a solid way forward.