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Table 2 The facilitators’ rating of their role

From: Evaluation of Problem-Based Learning implementation in a College of Medicine, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional comparative study

 

Item

No. (%)

Mean (SD)

1 (Never)

2 (Rarely)

3 (Sometimes)

4 (Often)

5 (Always)

1

The facilitator sets the ground rules.

0 (0)

0 (0)

3 (6.5)

10 (21.7)

33 (71.7)

4.65 (0.6)

2

The facilitator nominates the scriber for every new case scenario (on-turn).

4 (8.7)

3 (6.5)

4 (8.7)

7 (15.2)

28 (60.9)

4.13 (1.31)

3

The facilitator nominates the group leader for every new case scenario (on-turn).

4 (8.7)

2 (4.3)

4 (8.7)

5 (10.9)

31 (67.4)

4.24 (1.29)

4

The facilitator stimulates the students’ critical thinking by asking questions.

0 (0)

1 (2.2)

0 (0)

11 (23.9)

34 (73.9)

4.7 (0.58)

5

The facilitator stimulates the students to apply knowledge to the discussed problem.

0 (0)

1 (2.2)

0 (0)

11 (23.9)

34 (73.9)

4.7 (0.58)

6

The facilitator directs the students toward the learning objectives (gives hints for the uncovered objectives).

1 (2.2)

2 (4.3)

3 (6.5)

11 (23.9)

29 (63)

4.41 (0.95)

7

The facilitator ensures all students’ participation.

0 (0)

1 (2.2)

0 (0)

10 (21.7)

35 (76.1)

4.72 (0.58)

8

The facilitator takes notes of the students’ performance in the tutorial.

0 (0)

1 (2.2)

1 (2.2)

11 (23.9)

33 (71.7)

4.65 (0.63)

9

The facilitator marks the students for their participation in the tutorial.

1 (2.2)

1 (2.2)

1 (2.2)

1 (2.2)

42 (91.3)

4.78 (0.78)

10

The facilitator provides feedback on individual students’ performance after the tutorial if needed.

1 (2.2)

1 (2.2)

4 (8.7)

12 (26.1)

28 (60.9)

4.41 (0.9)

11

The facilitator provides individual feedback privately if needed.

0 (0)

1 (2.2)

5 (10.9)

12 (26.1)

28 (60.9)

4.46 (0.77)

12

The facilitator has time management skills.

0 (0)

1 (2.2)

1 (2.2)

12 (26.1)

32 (69.6)

4.63 (0.64)

13

The facilitator fulfills her or his role as a facilitator.

0 (0)

1 (2.2)

1 (2.2)

9 (19.6)

35 (76.1)

4.7 (0.62)

Overall mean

 

4.55