Table 7 Factor analytic loadings of the MS questionnaire items in the teacher sample
Item | I | II | III |
|---|---|---|---|
“Medical goals of the curriculum and the teachers” | “General conditions of the curriculum” | “Students’ social skills” | |
3 The teachers are competent both didactically as well as in terms of content. | 0.76 | Â | Â |
8 The teachers are willing to develop perpetually. | 0.73 | Â | Â |
2 The teachers are in a livelily dialogue with the students and other teachers. | 0.66 | 0.35 | Â |
20 The students learn to master the basic medical competencies. | 0.64 | Â | Â |
9 The students learn about the physical, mental and social dimensions of health and disease. | 0.64 | Â | Â |
11 The students learn to consider the individuality of patients in professional decisions. | 0.61 | Â | 0.31 |
4 The teachers provide stimulating feedback. | 0.60 | 0.32 | Â |
1 The teachers are role models for the students. | 0.59 | Â | Â |
15 The students learn to think critically in consideration of evidence and to make decisions on that basis. | 0.58 | Â | 0.41 |
21 The students learn to make differential diagnoses and to develop treatment strategies independently. | 0.57 | Â | 0.35 |
5 The teachers are persons in charge and in a position of trust for the students. | 0.56 | 0.32 | Â |
24 The course inspires the students for a self-directed learning. | 0.54 | Â | 0.44 |
36 The course is problem-oriented. | 0.52 | 0.42 | Â |
33 The course is patient-oriented. | 0.50 | 0.44 | Â |
14 The students are well prepared for lifelong learning and to develop personally. | 0.49 | 0.32 | 0.40 |
25 The course promotes scientific thinking and working. | 0.45 | Â | 0.31 |
13 The students learn to impart their knowledge to others. | 0.44 | Â | 0.40 |
27 The course encourages students at a professional level. | 0.42 | Â | Â |
35 The course supports the students on a personal level. | 0.42 | 0.35 | Â |
34 The course offers scope for stays abroad. | Â | 0.59 | Â |
30 The course provides scope for academic qualification. | Â | 0.58 | 0.42 |
29 The course consists of a core curriculum and offers comprehensive electives. | Â | 0.58 | Â |
28 The course is family-friendly. | Â | 0.57 | Â |
17 The students learn to consider health-economic conditions. | Â | 0.56 | Â |
31 The course is designed and developed jointly by teachers and students. | 0.31 | 0.55 | Â |
19 The students master the basics of scientific work. | Â | 0.49 | 0.38 |
18 The students learn skills of self-organization and time management. | Â | 0.46 | 0.36 |
26 The course is accompanied by educational research. | Â | 0.44 | Â |
37 The course is interdisciplinary. | 0.35 | 0.41 | Â |
6 The teachers receive recognition for their work by the faculty. | Â | 0.34 | Â |
22 The students communicate appropriately, sensitively and respectfully with colleagues. | Â | Â | 0.67 |
23 The students cope straight and adequately with errors. | Â | 0.32 | 0.59 |
10 The students communicate appropriately, sensitively and respectfully with patients. | 0.41 | Â | 0.55 |
12 The students act in consideration of ethical principles. | 0.45 | Â | 0.48 |
7 The teachers receive recognition for their work by the students. | Â | Â | 0.47 |
16 The students know their personal limits. | Â | Â | 0.46 |
32 The course considers the equality of women and men. | Â | Â | 0.32 |