Students give brief responses and answers Student to student interactions and actions are occasionally student-initiated or reflective. Student questions are more directed towards understanding. Student to student interactions and actions are periodically student-initiated. Student questions are reflective, and directed towards understanding and further exploration. Student to student interactions and actions are primarily student-initiated.
Students reflect on their own experience, design ways towards further understanding and exploration.
Learning environment Teacher dominated. Teacher not attentive to students in classroom. Teacher somewhat attentive to students, more attention to content. Teacher provides appropriate attention to students and often modifies the learning environment to meet students' needs. Teacher modifies the learning environment in response to interaction with and needs of students.