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The document discusses how teachers Konok Probha Das and Ajay Kumar Paul adapt their teaching methods to align with students' cultural and social values, reflecting the principles of Cultural Relativism. They consider students' backgrounds when making ethical decisions, such as addressing misbehavior or providing support for economic constraints. Real examples illustrate their context-sensitive approach, including gentle corrections, empathy for low-income students, and engaging lessons that draw on local issues and artistic expression.

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The document discusses how teachers Konok Probha Das and Ajay Kumar Paul adapt their teaching methods to align with students' cultural and social values, reflecting the principles of Cultural Relativism. They consider students' backgrounds when making ethical decisions, such as addressing misbehavior or providing support for economic constraints. Real examples illustrate their context-sensitive approach, including gentle corrections, empathy for low-income students, and engaging lessons that draw on local issues and artistic expression.

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Question: Following the interview data, write an Your task is to with the theory of Cultural

Relativism, focusing on the following questions.


(i) How does the teacher’s approach relate to cultural or social values?
Answer: From the interviews, it is clear that both Konok Probha Das and Ajay Kumar Paul
tailor their teaching and decision-making according to students’ cultural norms, community
expectations, and local traditions.They respect that each student’s behavior and learning style is
shaped by family upbringing, religious values, and community standards.Both actively consider
how students’ personal and social backgrounds influence their thinking before judging or correcting
them.For example, instead of applying a rigid “one-size-fits-all” rule, they adjust expectations and
discipline to align with students’ lived experiences and what is considered respectful in their home
environments.Ajay Kumar Paul further promotes group work to nurture cooperation, respect, and
leadership, and encourages students to share real-life local examples such as pond or river pollution
linking lessons directly to their environment.
Link to Cultural Relativism:
This aligns with Cultural Relativism, which holds that values and practices should be understood in
the context of the culture they come from, rather than judged by an external or universal standard.

(ii) How do ethical decisions vary based on the context or background of students?
Answer: Both teachers’ ethical decisions are context-sensitive. They may handle misbehavior
differently if it stems from a student’s cultural misunderstanding rather than deliberate
disrespect.Ethical considerations also involve understanding economic and social constraints for
example, when a student cannot afford materials or uniform, they show empathy instead of
penalizing them.They also consider religious obligations, family roles, and community reputation
when deciding on punishment or rewards.Ajay Kumar Paul specifically ensures that quieter or less
confident students get equal opportunities to contribute, and values experience-based knowledge
from students’ own surroundings.
Link to Cultural Relativism :
Under Cultural Relativism, ethics are not xed rules but adaptable judgments that depend on the
cultural norms and social background of the individuals involved.

(iii) Give real examples from the interview to support your points.
Answer: Real examples from the interviews
• Adapting to social norms: Konok Probha Das corrects students gently when their actions
reflect home culture, understanding that these behaviors may differ from school norms.
• Economic consideration: In cases where students from low-income households cannot
meet certain school requirements, both teachers avoid shaming them and seek supportive
solutions.
• Group problem-solving: Ajay Kumar Paul uses topics like pollution to encourage
students to share examples from their own communities some speak about pond water
issues, others about river conditions broadening the discussion.
• Creative engagement: Ajay Kumar Paul invites students to sing, recite, or draw to
maintain focus, respecting local artistic expression.
• Context-based discipline: Both teachers adjust disciplinary action when a student’s
behavior is normal in their home environment but seen differently in school.
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