Question

1. What do you think it takes for an instructor of a philosophy class to effectively teach? Do any new needs arise when the class is online?

2. What do you think it takes for a student in a philosophy class to effectively learn? Do any new needs arise when the class is online

3. What is at least one rule you think everyone engaged in online discussions in this class should follow?

Answer 1

INTRODUCTION :- Philosophy is one such thing which every individual uses in their life,even if they are practically aware about it or not.It is basically one's own view or perception regarding the things around.Every person views the world in different light,as such their ideas regarding relation that exist among people in the society.It is their own philosophy,that is how they feel regarding the things.So,therefore,every person uses it,just some people knew about this clearly,whether some are unknown to the concept.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IT TAKES FOR AN INSTRUCTOR OF A PHILOSOPHY CLASS TO EFFECTIVELY TEACH.DO ANY NEW NEED ARISES WHEN THE CLASS IS ONLINE?

Philosophy is one such field whose teaching requires utmost care,because doing so,instructor are providing their own concepts to their students,and the students will eventually grab these will set their framework.So,it is required for the instructor to be very careful while teaching,as such there needs not be anything which can impact the thinking process of students.It takes an instructor to follow certain rules in order to teach effectively,and those rules are as follows :-

• Instructor should have very clear concept regarding the thing,he is teaching,and he should clearly signify it to the student the need of that particular thing in their life.By having clear concept will not lead to any false thoughts in students.
• Instructor should makes clear to the students the meaning and importance of philosophy in one's life,he should be very well versed with his things,and have clear focus on the things he is teaching.
• The most important thing for the effective teaching is to check the progress of students,and even making it clear whether the students are taking things as being taught or not.

These are the basic things which is required by the instructor for effective teaching of philosophy,but on the contrary when the teaching s done online,the instructor needs to be even more careful,regarding his ideas,because he does not the students personally,which is not the case in face-to -face teaching,thereby here in online teaching,as the instructor merely provides his own works to students,so it should as much clear,that it does not affect their beliefs or views.Further,online teaching required even more tests,so that instructor can be assured that his teaching are positively gained by the students.