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Peer reviewedFaust, Debra Fair; Courtenay, Bradley C. – Educational Gerontology, 2002
A study of six traditional-age and four adult (over 25) college freshmen showed that (1) classroom physical structure influenced participation and interaction; (2) social climate and instructor's expectations and teaching style influenced participation; and (3) discussion patterns hindered some students' participation. Results were the same for…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Educational Environment, Higher Education, Interaction
