Table 2. Students’ Perception of Learning (n= 221)
Item Male n= 96 Female n=125 t (df), p value
Mean (SD) Analysis Mean (SD) Analysis
1. I am encouraged to participate during teaching sessions 2.2 (1.1) Needs improvement 2.3 (1.0) Needs improvement -0.769(219), 0.443
7.           The teaching is often stimulating 1.9 (1.2) Needs attention 2.0 (1.1) Needs attention -0.897(219), 0.371
13. The teaching is student-centered 2.2 (1.4) Needs improvement 2.3 (1.1) Needs improvement -0.595(219), 0.553
16. The teaching helps to develop my competence  1.9 (1.1) Needs attention 1.8 (1.2) Needs attention 0.489(219), 0.625
20. The teaching is well-focused  2.2 (1.1) Needs improvement 2.4 (1.2) Needs improvement -1.165(219), 0.245
22. The teaching helps to develop my confidence 1.8 (1.1) Needs attention 1.8 (1.2) Needs attention -0.170(219), 0.865
24. The teaching time is put to good use  1.7 (1.1) Needs attention 2.0 (1.3) Needs attention -1.787(219), 0.075
25. The teaching over-emphasizes factual learning 2.0 (1.1) Needs attention 2.0 (1.2) Needs attention 0.171(219), 0.865
38. I’m clear about the learning objectives of the course 1.7 (1.2) Needs attention 1.9 (1.1) Needs attention -0.873(219), 0.384
44. The teaching encourages me to be an active learner 1.6 (1.2) Needs attention 2.0 (1.2) Needs attention -2.218 (219), 0.028*
47. Long-term learning is emphasized over short-term 2.7 (1.3) Needs improvement 3.0 (1.2) Strong -1.636 (219), 0.103
48. The teaching is too teacher-centered 1.5 (1.3) Needs attention 1.1 (1.1) Needs attention 2.158 (219), 0.032*
Int J Med Educ. 2017; 8:128-132; doi: 10.5116/ijme.58ce.55d2