Table 5.
Mean and standard deviation for individual items of the DREEM
| Item | Mean | SD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I am encouraged to participate during lectures |
2.76 |
0.77 |
| 2 |
The lecturers are knowledgeable |
3.52 |
0.52 |
| 3 |
There is a good support system for students who get stressed |
2.27 |
0.98 |
|
4
|
I am too tired to enjoy the program
†
|
1.79
|
1.03
|
| 5 |
Learning strategies which worked for me before continue to work for me now |
2.19 |
1.10 |
| 6 |
The clinical faculty espouse a patient centered approach to clinical work |
2.80 |
0.72 |
| 7 |
The teaching is often stimulating |
2.49 |
0.83 |
| 8 |
The faculty ridicule the students† |
2.90 |
0.96 |
| 9 |
The faculty are authoritarian† |
2.25 |
1.06 |
| 10 |
I am confident about my passing this year |
3.16 |
0.73 |
| 11 |
The atmosphere is relaxed during clinical teaching |
2.20 |
0.87 |
|
12
|
The program is well scheduled
|
1.39
|
0.99
|
| 13 |
The teaching is student centered |
2.51 |
0.90 |
| 14 |
I am rarely bored with the program |
2.53 |
0.94 |
| 15 |
I have good friends within the program |
3.31 |
0.93 |
| 16 |
The teaching helps to develop my competence |
3.10 |
0.65 |
| 17 |
Cheating is a problem within the program† |
3.10 |
0.86 |
| 18 |
The clinical faculty have good communication skills with clients |
2.70 |
0.67 |
| 19 |
My social life is good |
2.13 |
1.09 |
| 20 |
The teaching is well focused |
2.73 |
0.69 |
| 21 |
I feel I am being well prepared for my profession |
2.82 |
0.76 |
| 22 |
The teaching helps to develop my confidence |
2.50 |
0.89 |
| 23 |
The atmosphere is relaxed during lectures |
2.68 |
0.75 |
| 24 |
The teaching time is put to good use |
2.70 |
0.72 |
|
25
|
The teaching over emphasizes factual learning
†
|
1.67
|
0.96
|
| 26 |
Last year’s work has been a good preparation for this year’s work |
2.67 |
0.73 |
|
27
|
I am able to memorize all I need
|
1.31
|
0.98
|
| 28 |
I seldom feel lonely |
2.31 |
1.08 |
| 29 |
The faculty are good at providing feedback to students |
2.46 |
0.93 |
| 30 |
There are opportunities for me to develop interpersonal skills |
2.73 |
0.73 |
| 31 |
I have learned a lot about empathy in my profession |
2.52 |
0.84 |
| 32 |
The faculty provide constructive criticism here |
2.66 |
0.73 |
| 33 |
I feel comfortable in lectures socially |
2.83 |
0.82 |
| 34 |
The atmosphere is relaxed in lectures or rounds |
2.70 |
0.73 |
| 35 |
I find the experience disappointing† |
2.95 |
0.89 |
| 36 |
I am able to concentrate well |
2.37 |
0.91 |
| 37 |
The faculty give clear examples |
2.82 |
0.69 |
| 38 |
I am clear about the learning objectives of the classes |
2.81 |
0.77 |
| 39 |
The faculty get angry in lecture† |
3.22 |
0.71 |
| 40 |
Faculty are well prepared for their teaching sessions |
3.10 |
0.64 |
| 41 |
My problem solving skills are being well developed here |
2.75 |
0.78 |
| 42 |
The enjoyment outweighs the stress of the program |
2.21 |
1.08 |
| 43 |
The atmosphere motivates me as a learner |
2.41 |
0.95 |
| 44 |
The teaching encourages me to be an active learner |
2.44 |
0.90 |
| 45 |
Much of what I have to learn seems relevant to a career within veterinary medicine |
3.03 |
0.73 |
| 46 |
My accommodation is pleasant |
2.77 |
0.74 |
| 47 |
Long term learning is emphasized over short term learning |
2.19 |
1.05 |
| 48 |
The teaching is too faculty centered† |
2.38 |
0.86 |
| 49 |
I feel able to ask the questions I want |
2.83 |
0.82 |
| 50 | The students irritate the faculty† | 2.27 | 1.00 |
SD, Standard deviation.
Items in bold and italics had a score ≤ 2.0.
†items that are negative statements with 4 = strongly disagree.