This literature review forms the first of two articles on a study to determine the effect of age on the verbal participation of occupational therapy students in the classroom. The literature was reviewed to establish the relevance of studying the implications of having students of a wide range of age and experience in the same classroom; to examine what already has been studied in relation to adult and mature students; to establish the importance of discussion to learning; and, finally, to identify the factors that affect students' participation.
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