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Table 3 End of course evaluation ratings of students exposed to the head-to-toe versus core + clusters physical examination approaches

From: Core and cluster or head to toe?: a comparison of two types of curricula for teaching physical examination skills to preclinical medical students

End of Course Evaluation Questions and Scores (Likert Scale 1–7)

Cohort (Matriculation Year)

Delta

t

2014

2015

N

Mean

SD

N

Mean

SD

Overall rating of the course1.

72

5.38

1.1

78

6.08

0.9

0.70*

-4.14*

The course established and maintained a positive learning environment2.

72

5.82

1.2

78

6.46

0.8

0.64*

-3.78*

The course provided me with sufficient opportunities to self-assess the quality of my learning and identify areas that needed additional attention2.

72

5.56

1.3

78

6.05

1.1

0.49*

-2.54*

The course provided periodic useful feedback on my learning progress in specific areas2.

72

5.67

1.2

78

6.23

0.9

0.56*

-3.28*

The course stimulated and encouraged self-directed learning2.

71

5.51

1.4

78

6.18

1

0.67*

-3.42*

  1. * Independent samples t-test, p <.05
  2. 1 7-point Likert scale anchors: 1 = Poor; 7 = Excellent
  3. 2 7-point Likert scale anchors: 1 = Strongly Disagree; 7 = Strongly Agree