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I enjoy class discussions because I learn from hearing other people’s points of view.

While I am listening to my classmates’ comments, I connect what they are saying to my own experiences and opinions and draw conclusions about the topic being discussed.

I listen to my classmates’ comments with an open mind, but I think carefully about how they support their opinions.

When I am not talking, I show I am interested in the discussion by taking notes and exhibiting  appropriate body language, such as eye contact, smiling, and nodding.

I enjoy class discussions because it is interesting hearing what my classmates have to say about a topic.

While I am listening to my classmates’ comments, I think about what they are saying.

I think about the validity of what my classmates are saying.

I show that I am paying attention to the discussion with my body language.  

I sometimes enjoy class discussions.

Sometimes I think about what my classmates are saying during a discussion, but sometimes my mind wanders.

Sometimes I think about whether my classmates’ comments are correct.

I usually show that I am paying attention, but sometimes I look like I am not interested in the discussion.

I sometimes enjoy class discussions because I can just listen or daydream and not do any work
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I think discussions are usually a waste of time.

I usually think about something else during a discussion.

I often look like I am not paying attention to the discussion.

I contribute my own appropriate experiences and opinions when they fit naturally into the flow of the discussion.

I make comments that enhance and build on those comments that were made before me by questioning, summarizing, paraphrasing, and elaborating.

I explain why my opinions and comments are worth listening to by using good reasoning and referring to reliable sources of information.

I contribute my own experiences and opinions appropriately.

I build on others’ comments.

I support my comments with good reasons and reliable sources.

Sometimes I contribute my experiences and opinions.

My comments are usually on topic, but sometimes they do not connect to what the speakers before me said.

Sometimes I give good reasons for my opinions, but sometimes my reasoning is not sound and my sources are not credible.

I rarely contribute my experiences and opinions.

My comments are often off the topic and meant to disrupt the discussion not enhance it.
I often express opinions that have no credible support.  

I enthusiastically contribute to discussions, but I am careful not to talk too much.

I encourage all my classmates to speak by asking them questions and noticing when they look like they want to say something.

I use a variety of strategies, such as questioning and humor to respond to comments I disagree with.

I listen carefully when people disagree with my opinions to see if they have valid points, and I change my mind if their arguments are convincing.

I follow the established rules for discussion in my class.

I speak, but not too much, during discussions.

I encourage my classmates to speak by asking questions.

I consider different viewpoints and respond to them respectfully.

When my classmates disagree with me, I consider their points of view.

I sometimes speak too little or too much during discussions.

Sometimes I respond respectfully to comments I disagree with, but sometimes I get upset.

When my classmates disagree with me, sometimes I take it personally and get upset.

I hardly ever speak during a discussion
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I monopolize the discussion by speaking way too much.

I often get angry and say inappropriate things in response to comments I disagree with.

When my classmates disagree with me, I often get upset and respond inappropriately.

I think back on what I learned in a discussion and use that in my future studies.

I reflect on my participation in a discussion and set goals for how I could be a better participant in the future.

I think back on what I have learned in a discussion.

I think about how well I did in a discussion and set goals for improvement.

Sometimes I think about what I learned in a discussion.

Sometimes I reflect on my participation in a discussion and think about how I could do better the next time.

I rarely think about what I learned in a discussion.

I hardly ever think about how I could improve my participation in discussions.