Robin Tapley - Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC

Professor: Robin Tapley

Department: Philosophy

College: Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Has high expectations, attendance/textbook not mandatory but definitely recommended. I love Robin and she has been a total highlight of my semester, one of the best lecturer's I have ever had, and always willing to help you out if you ask for it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Robin made it super easy to understand the different philosophers and her everyday examples make things even easier to understand. Her lecture notes are really good and always on moodle, so it's easy to bring the notes to class and not miss out on the stuff she's saying. She's hilarious, fair and amazing. Her tests are all T/F and pretty typical.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Robin is a great lecturer and has the ability to make any class fun and engaging however her marking scheme is unclear and she reiterates the same point - quite rudely- without guiding you and helping you understand what she is actually looking for...

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Robin is absolutely hilarious and makes a boring class quite fun. True or false quizzes for each unit, which are easy if you attend class and listen. Reading the textbook is not necessary. All of her lecture materials are on moodle which is nice.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

You can not go wrong with Robin as your Prof. She is very funny, and also has all her lectures on moodle. Testing was very straight-forward and fair. You don't have to attend class to pass but i suggest attending anyway because she is so entertaining

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3210
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She's very eye opening, and ready to debate!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Wonderful prof! Robin conducts her classrooms like she's a talkshow host. She's hilarious and witty, and recognizes when material is boring or dry. She has always been helpful outside of class, and is responsive to emails. If you build a good relationship with her, you're golden.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL01
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Robin is super awesome. Whether you've taken Philosophy before or not, she makes all concepts easy to understand. When getting assignments back, she can be a bit vague on feedback BUT just ask her and she's more than willing to meet outside of class to explain. She has me inspired and really thinking and dying of laughter all at once. Must take!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Robin is phenomenal! Her lectures had me pondering life and laughing hysterically all at once. The readings were very interesting (especially if you have an interest in philosophy) and not too long. Tests are easyT or F questions. She makes herself available outside of class to answer questions. All around a great professor and lovely lady!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Well... she definitely has personality. Her classes are never dull - that's for sure. Only complaint is that marks come from true/false tests when there's usually multiple answers to the question. The readings were super difficult to understand for a first year course (got more than a few headaches), but I still managed to pass with an A-

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Honestly, Robin was my favourite part of the semester. She is funny and makes lectures interesting. You should attend lectures in case a question on a quiz comes up from lecture, but it isn't absolutely mandatory. Even the textbook isn't mandatory. I missed several classes and just read my notes and passed with an A+.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This could have been a great class, but Robin only seems to want to her her opinion restated by students. Response to assignments was 'you're wrong' but didn't say why. Always critical of anyone who disagrees with her. Shares TOO many personal stories.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She's a nice lady and she knows her stuff, but she often gets distracted and gets off topic for a long time. Her class is fairly easy, but its pretty important to attend the lectures. Her feedback on assignments is always super vague too. Doesn't really tell you what you did wrong or how to improve.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She is hands down my favorite prof EVER. She's hilarious and so knowledgeable. She made me fall in love with Philosophy. Phil itself can be confusing, but she does an amazing job explaining things and is always always there if you need any extra helpexplanation. I always look forward to her classes! Taken atleast one every semester of my uni time.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Robin is amazing and I highly recommend her class! I have never taken Phil before but she definitely explains everything very well. She explains things very clearly and helps you understand the tough concepts. If you don't go to class you will not pass because the textbook won't help you at all. Also she is hilarious and so fun!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Funny lady, but gets distracted easily. She made the course really enjoyable though, always making the class laugh.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Robin is a great professor. I Loved philosophy because of her. Was an easy course and I would definitely take again. Smart prof. Welling to help. And gives good marks! What's more?!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Robin Tapley was a great prof in general. She was passionat eabout her subject and made the classes interesting. However, she would often go off topic and start telling us the details of her private life (sometimes intimate details).

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PILOSOPHY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

LOVE LOVE LOVE HER!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She's awesome! She explains everything well and uses lots of examples. She also makes sure that everyone understands before moving on and welcomes discussion.