Learning Journal Unit Four PHIL1402, Philosophy
Balancing the “I” and “We” – This can be a major stressor for online participants. How to maintain a congenial atmosphere while also maintaining rigor and criticism. How to arrive at a consensus on issues without succumbing to groupthink.
Again, most students including me prefer to learn in an environment where they are appropriately challenged and where other students take academic seriously. Therefore a collegial atmosphere where students support each other and where there is some breathing space between challenges is necessary in maintaining rigor and criticism.
As I stated in my previous journals, arriving at a consensus on issues without succumbing to groupthink depends solely on …show more content…
Are we a cohesive bunch? Are we doing our work?
As a group, our class is doing extremely well as interaction is concern. From the active participation of member, one can conclude that the atmosphere is quite encouraging. Therefore for any group interaction to be successful, organization should be done such that group members feel comfortable to be engaged in all necessary discussion within the group. Making it an obligation for each group member to participate and interact fully will keep the group quite active.
Our group is improving every week and I can gladly say that we are moving closer to being cohesive bunch. If each member keeps up with the enthusiasm, we will certainly be at the peak soon.
Absolutely our group is on the right direction as far as our course work is concern, although much still need to be done. Member must therefore tighten their belts if we really want to achieve our target and on a timely manner.
What did I enjoy most about the discussion this week? …show more content…
And for me personally?
Hot issues that emerged in the discussion this week and for me in particular includes; the different ideas of what is real.
How is the course text going? What parts are most/least interesting to me?
So far, I feel the course text is moving smoothly and really encouraging. The most interesting part are the discussion on what is real. The least interesting is “Plato’s Theory of Idealism”.
Is my voice represented in the discussions? Why/why not?
Absolutely my voice is being represented as peers have given some positive feedbacks on my post.
How helpful is the instructor being? How could the instructor be more helpful?
I think the instructor is helpful as he is the one initiating the discussion or posting questions that students have to follow to better effect their discussion.
I will like to maintain the point that the instructor should be more engaging. His present in the discussion forum will keep students more active.
What would I change about the way things are going right now? Is there enough order/structure to what we are doing, or are things a bit too anarchic for my
Balancing the “I” and “We” – This can be a major stressor for online participants. How to maintain a congenial atmosphere while also maintaining rigor and criticism. How to arrive at a consensus on issues without succumbing to groupthink.
Again, most students including me prefer to learn in an environment where they are appropriately challenged and where other students take academic seriously. Therefore a collegial atmosphere where students support each other and where there is some breathing space between challenges is necessary in maintaining rigor and criticism.
As I stated in my previous journals, arriving at a consensus on issues without succumbing to groupthink depends solely on …show more content…
Are we a cohesive bunch? Are we doing our work?
As a group, our class is doing extremely well as interaction is concern. From the active participation of member, one can conclude that the atmosphere is quite encouraging. Therefore for any group interaction to be successful, organization should be done such that group members feel comfortable to be engaged in all necessary discussion within the group. Making it an obligation for each group member to participate and interact fully will keep the group quite active.
Our group is improving every week and I can gladly say that we are moving closer to being cohesive bunch. If each member keeps up with the enthusiasm, we will certainly be at the peak soon.
Absolutely our group is on the right direction as far as our course work is concern, although much still need to be done. Member must therefore tighten their belts if we really want to achieve our target and on a timely manner.
What did I enjoy most about the discussion this week? …show more content…
And for me personally?
Hot issues that emerged in the discussion this week and for me in particular includes; the different ideas of what is real.
How is the course text going? What parts are most/least interesting to me?
So far, I feel the course text is moving smoothly and really encouraging. The most interesting part are the discussion on what is real. The least interesting is “Plato’s Theory of Idealism”.
Is my voice represented in the discussions? Why/why not?
Absolutely my voice is being represented as peers have given some positive feedbacks on my post.
How helpful is the instructor being? How could the instructor be more helpful?
I think the instructor is helpful as he is the one initiating the discussion or posting questions that students have to follow to better effect their discussion.
I will like to maintain the point that the instructor should be more engaging. His present in the discussion forum will keep students more active.
What would I change about the way things are going right now? Is there enough order/structure to what we are doing, or are things a bit too anarchic for my