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Educator: Scholars are concerned that the increasing popularity of online universities and low-residency degree programs will render the classroom experience obscure. They object to this trend, saying that online courses do not offer the level of collaboration and support that the traditional classroom does. At Plymouth Online, however, we offer a fully interactive experience with web video, web-based collaboration software, online chat, and video conferencing sessions. It is therefore possible to join our online university and experience a very close approximation of the in-classroom experience, and in some situations, the experience is a richer and more satisfying one.
The educator’s argument proceeds by
(A) referring to a scholarly authority to challenge a widely held belief
(B) questioning the accuracy of evidence given in support of an opposing position
(C) offering a counterexample to a prevalent belief among experts in the field
(D) proposing an alternative sociological explanation for a pedagogical practice
(E) making a distinction between instructional approaches
The educator’s argument proceeds by
(A) referring to a scholarly authority to challenge a widely held belief
(B) questioning the accuracy of evidence given in support of an opposing position
(C) offering a counterexample to a prevalent belief among experts in the field
(D) proposing an alternative sociological explanation for a pedagogical practice
(E) making a distinction between instructional approaches
18 Sep 2021, 11:00
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OFFICIAL EXPLANATION
Answer: C
STEP 1: Read the question and identify your task.
This is a variation of a Describe question—a Describe How the Argument Proceeds question. The question is in complete-the-sentence form, and thus the answer will be a description of how the argument is formed and not necessarily anything specific within the argument.
STEP 2: Read the argument with your task in mind.
The educator describes what the critics say about online universities and low-residency degree programs and then discusses how Plymouth Online is the exception to those objections.
STEP 3: Know what you’re looking for.
You will look for something similar in your answer options.
STEP 4: Read every word of every answer choice.
Answer A is incorrect because the educator makes no reference to any scholarly authority during the challenge. Answer B is incorrect because the educator does not, in fact, question the validity of the objections the critics make. The educator merely states how Plymouth Online overcomes those issues. Answer C may be your answer because the educator does use Plymouth Online as a counterexample to what the scholars say are the prevalent beliefs about the distance programs. You must review the rest of the answers to be sure whether you are finished. Answer D is off the mark because the term sociological is an inaccurate description of the educator’s discussion. The educator makes no sociological observations as to why distance programs are used. Also, this answer fails to mention the educator’s use of his or her own program as an example. Finally, answer E is not accurate because the educator does not compare two approaches. Also, this answer ignores the dynamic between the critical scholars and the educator’s discussion of Plymouth Online. The correct choice is answer C.
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Scholars’ argument: Online universities will render the classroom experience obscure. This is not good because online courses do not offer the level of collaboration and support that the traditional classroom does.
Educator’s argument: At Plymouth Online, we offer a fully interactive experience with web video etc. It is therefore possible to join our online university and experience a very close approximation of the in-classroom experience, and in some situations, the experience is a richer and more satisfying one.
Scholar and Educator have opposing views.
Scholar believes that the online programs cannot replace classroom experience well.
Educator believes that Plymouth online can suitably replace classrooms.
The educator counters the scholars’ argument by giving the example of Plymouth online and how it provides similar level of collaboration as does a traditional classroom.
The educator’s argument proceeds by
(A) Referring to a scholarly authority to challenge a widely held belief
He does not refer to any scholarly authority.
(B) Questioning the accuracy of evidence given in support of an opposing position
The scholar gives no evidence in support of his argument so the educator does not question the accuracy of evidence.
(C) Offering a counterexample to a prevalent belief among experts in the field
Yes, the educator gives a counter example (of Plymouth online), an example that is counter to a prevalent belief among experts (prevalent belief is that online courses do not offer the level of collaboration and support that the traditional classroom does)
(D) Proposing an alternative sociological explanation for a pedagogical practice
There is no alternative sociological explanation given.
(E) Making a distinction between instructional approaches
The educator doesn’t make a distinction between approaches. He gives a counterexample to the view among scholars.
Answer (C)
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