Table 1. The Maastricht Clinical Teaching Questionnaire items and average response for each item. Total responses = 549.
| Questionnaire items | Mean | SD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Consistently demonstrated how different tasks should be performed. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q2 | Clearly explained the important elements for the execution of a given task. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q3 | Created sufficient opportunities for me to observe them. | 4.5 | 0.8 |
| Q4 | Was a role model as to the kind of health professional I wish to become. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q5 | Observed me multiple times during patient encounters. | 4.4 | 0.9 |
| Q6 | Provided me with useful feedback during or following direct observation of patient encounters. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q7 | Helped me understand which aspects I needed to improve. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q8 | Adjusted teaching activities to my level of experience. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q9 | Offered me sufficient opportunities to perform activities independently. | 4.4 | 0.9 |
| Q10 | Supported me in activities I find difficult to perform. | 4.3 | 0.9 |
| Q11 | Gradually reduced the support given to allow me to perform certain activities more independently. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q12 | Asked me to provide a rationale for my actions. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q13 | Helped me to become aware of gaps in my knowledge and skills. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q14 | Asked me questions aimed at increasing my understanding. | 4.5 | 0.8 |
| Q15 | Encouraged me to ask questions to increase my understanding. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q16 | Stimulated me to explore my strengths and weaknesses. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q17 | Stimulated me to consider how I might improve my strengths and weaknesses. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q18 | Encouraged me to formulate learning goals. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q19 | Encouraged me to pursue my learning goals. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q20 | Encouraged me to learn new things. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q21 | Created a safe learning environment. | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Q22 | Took sufficient time to supervise me. | 4.4 | 0.9 |
| Q23 | Was genuinely interested in me as a student. | 4.4 | 0.9 |
| Q24 | Showed me respect. | 4.4 | 0.9 |
| Overall tutor assessment out of 10 | 8.8 | 1.8 | |
SD: standard deviation.