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Table 3 Evaluation of preference for lecture or Team-Based Learning approach (N = 39)

From: Applying interprofessional Team-Based Learning in patient safety: a pilot evaluation study

1: Traditional lecture

2: Team-Based learning

1 vs 2

Significance,

Wilcoxon test

Questions

% 4 + 5

(Agree + Strongly agree)

Mean (SD)

Questions

% 4 + 5

(Agree + Strongly agree)

Mean (SD)

Distraction

During traditional lectures, I often find myself thinking of non-related things. a

20.5%

2.67 (0,98)

I talked about non-related things during Team-Based Learning activities. a

38.5%

2.95 (0.92)

P = 0.076

Z = −1.77

Retention

I remember material better when the instructor lectures about it.

20.5%

2.67 (0.87)

I remember material better when I used it during Team-Based Learning activities.

84.6%

4.03 (0.67)

P < 0.001

Z = −4.62

Self-study

It is easier to study for an exam when the instructor has lectured about the material.

7.9%

2.47 (0.89)

I would do better on exams if we used Team-Based Learning to cover the material.

64.1%

3.67 (0.81)

P < 0.001

Z = − 4.24

  1. a item reversed for analysis (a higher score means lower students’ distraction)