In-Class Discussion and Participation

3.6. In-Class Discussion and Participation
3.6.1	Discussions are meaningful, consistent with the learning outcomes of the course, and provide opportunities for critical thinking and reasoning.
3.6.2	The course instructor explains clearly how to engage in classroom discussions.
3.6.3	The course instructor clearly states their expectations for participation in discussion forums/ classroom discussions and other classroom communication.
3.6.4	The course instructor raises students' awareness of others’ perceptions and perspectives.
3.6.5	The course instructor is active throughout the class and often actively reminds of their presence.
3.6.6	The course instructor brings up critical and reflective issues for discussion forums and in-class discussions.
3.6.7	Students are expected to respond to discussions and interact with their peers and course instructors.
3.6.8	The use of discussion forums is designed to facilitate student-student interaction.