You must put forth sufficient effort to significantly exceed the performance described above for the grade of C. •You must plan ahead so that you allow sufficient time to draft, edit, and polish your written and spoken assignments.•You must contribute to a challenging and stimulating class environment through your thoughts and questions.•You must develop listening as a distinct skill anddemonstrate this through your careful attention to the words of others. A careful listener will offer specific responses to the ideas presented by others.•Your activeparticipationmust demonstrate a willingness to explore beneath the surface of an idea, and to make connections between the readings you have completed •You must have specific and constructive responses to the written work of your colleagues and group exercises.•You must rethink and rework your assignments—not only in response to my suggestions and/or your colleagues'—but in response to your own evaluations and questions over time.
I like this section because it encourages students to go beyond the basics and really polish their work. The emphasis on listening as a skill is also valuable it shows that good participation is not just about talking but also paying attention to others.