Table 1 Students’ perception of group dynamics/learning process, their participation, and case outcomes with faculty in and out of the discussion (n = 114)

Student perception of group dynamics and group learning process

The group and its membez

 Helped each other to express their ideas and feelings.^a

4.4

4.6

0.015

 Utilized the knowledge of students in the group.^a

4.5

4.7

<0.01

The members challenged each other in their efforts to sort things out.^a

4.1

4.4

0.012

 Utilized the knowledge of the facilitator.^a

4.2

3.5

<.001

The members depended upon the faculty leader for direction.^a

3.3

2.3

<.001

The group discussion was chaotic and disorganized.^a

1.4

1.6

0.06

 Faced and accepted differences of opinion expressed by members of the group^a

4.5

4.5

0.058

 Worked together efficiently^a

4.6

4.6

0.67

 Moved toward its goals on the basis of consensus^a

4.6

4.6

0.32

Rate your participation level.^b

4.2

4.3

0.03

I felt comfortable speaking during the student discussion.^a

4.6

4.6

0.49

I prefer to have faculty present during the entire discussion of this case.^a

3.5

3.1

0.0008

Arrived at a reasonable management plan for this case.^a

4.6

4.5

0.03

The faculty member was essential to the success of this case discussion.^a

3.3

2.5

<.001

I feel I got the most I could out of the discussion of this case.^a

4.3

4.1

0.67

Considered psychosocial issues in the management of this case.^a

4.4

4.4

0.89