Students' informal conversations are affected by their in-depth knowledge. A sense of mastery of a topic permeates the learning environment. Student may know more than the teacher about a topic. A depth of experience and knowledge stimulates rich dialogue among students. Emphasis is upon the quality of the information presented.
Student is assessed on the effective use of a presentation format.
Knowledge is applied to real-world problems. Student excels on content-based tests. Teacher evaluates the student's level of understanding. Student focuses on realistic projects. Student recognizes a need for more information and is able to locate a wide variety of appropriate and applicable resources.