Table 2 Overview of the 21 items affecting motivation to (not) prepare
Scale | Mean | sd | |
|---|---|---|---|
Urge to learn α = 0.78 | 3.92 | 0.43 | |
◦ | I'll know what to do | 3.89 | 0.82 |
◦ | I’ll know what to expect | 4.02 | 0.77 |
◦ | The subject treated in the training session has strong cohesion with the module | 4.19 | 0.74 |
◦ | I memorize the subject material better through preparation | 4.35 | 0.70 |
◦ | I think it’s more fun and interesting when I’m prepared | 3.98 | 0.79 |
◦ | It is easier to keep up with the training session | 4.31 | 0.67 |
◦ | Through preparation I’m able to ask questions during the training session | 3.79 | 0.76 |
◦ | I’d like to contribute to the training session | 3.49 | 0.67 |
◦ | I have the feeling that I prepare ’for myself’ | 4.24 | 0.69 |
◦ | The training goes faster when I’m prepared | 3.60 | 0.75 |
Expected difficulties α = 0.58 | 3.75 | 0.55 | |
◦ | The teacher has high expectations from students | 3.78 | 1.00 |
◦ | The subject treated in the training session is difficult | 3.84 | 0.95 |
◦ | During the training sessions, questions can be asked to me | 4.04 | 0.77 |
◦ | The skills are hard to imagine from paper | 3.30 | 1.06 |
◦ | The subject treated in the training is unfamiliar to me | 3.75 | 0.97 |
◦ | An assignment with case-based discussion in the training session | 3.81 | 1.01 |
Lack of inner drive α = 0.60 | 2.52 | 0.40 | |
◦ | There are no consequences if I do not prepare | 2.42 | 0.65 |
◦ | I’m lazy | 2.70 | 0.58 |
◦ | I don’t feel like it | 2.63 | 0.59 |
◦ | Professionalism is not tested during training sessions | 2.67 | 0.56 |
◦ | I heard from other students that it wasn’t worth preparing for a specific training | 2.22 | 0.80 |