Class Discourse Analysis-Reply

Of course I notice a difference in the level of engagement. Then again when it comes to what I perceive my other classmates' level of engagement is or is not all depends on how I perceive the world and my environment around me. But so as not to get too deep in psychological psyco-babble I believe that there is a lower level of engagement from the class. I believe that is typical I mean we have a lot of reading (not that I am complaining) but, I do have to admit I love not taking tests (not speaking for everyone here).
My personal engagement has stayed the same since the beginning of the class, I am usually quiet and I like to listen to the discussions and think about them later as the dominantly social people spray their opinions at one another. I like to observe when other people are engaging in deep conversations it is fascinating, especially this class, I love it when we get into conversations. They are always so interesting.
I think some of the issues affecting the classroom probably span variously among the different individuals in our class. Other students might be busy with a job or swamped with other classes or who knows what else. The other issue I believe is that this class is a requirement so I believe that most students want to perhaps (just my opinion remember, I am not saying this is how it is) do as little as possible, maybe skip most of the readings or skim through them, and just come as little as possible, and do the bear minimum. Not all students are like this, maybe no students are like this, it is just my observation of myself when it has come to occasional classes as well as observing other students' as well as my friends. So I don't think the issue is the class content or the teacher, maybe she has a factor in the drop of engagement, but I believe that it is mostly what I stated above as well as some other factors I believe.
Well every student learns differently, and I think the way you are teaching so far is pertinent to my learning style. I mean you don't have any tests, you let us turn in our assignments as much as we want until the desired grade is made, and your lectures are thought provoking and bring up many good discussion points.
Honestly, I think I could do the readings a little more, some of them I skimmed over, and others that I read all the way through didn't make total sense to me, so I think reading them maybe more than once could help, and trying to show up to class as much as possible.
In conclusion, I think the class is taught and set up in a perfect way to accommodate most if not all students no matter how hectic their lives are or have become. Again, I think not having tests is great, and your discussions are interesting, you let us turn in our essays over and over till desired results are met as well, and finally, you give us ample time to finish things. If a student is lagging behind I have seen the our teacher work with them. She gave us a day off, and well, I don't want to keep ranting and raving, I will finish with that. Keep doing things the same way, and I am fine, I don't know what the other students thoughts are but I would like to read what they have to say.