Table 3.
Descriptive statistics for the Self-efficacy in Clinical Teachers (SECT) tool
| SECT item | Mean | St Dev | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. I can correctly appraise the learning needs of students | 5.16 | 0.83 | 5 |
| 2. I can write individualised learning objectives based on a student’s unique situation | 4.97 | 1.04 | 5 |
| 3. I can provide appropriate instructional content, based on a student’s learning need. | 5.27 | 0.77 | 5 |
| 4. I can select appropriate teaching strategies when encountering different student’s needs. | 5.35 | 0.98 | 6 |
| 5. I can refine teaching content and methods based on a student’s learning needs and confounding factors | 5.05 | 0.97 | 5 |
| 6. I can teach what the student needs to know | 5.62 | 0.72 | 6 |
| 7. I am effective in my clinical training | 5.57 | 0.80 | 6 |
| 8. I am well organised and prepared for the in-practice teaching | 5.46 | 0.87 | 5 |
| 9. I can provide clinical instruction in a clear manner that students can understand | 5.68 | 0.82 | 6 |
| 10. I can correctly demonstrate clinical skills such as management of the patient consultation/interaction | 6.08 | 0.79 | 6 |
| 11. I have the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of a student’s clinical and consulting efforts through direct observation. | 5.43 | 0.76 | 5 |
| 12. I can teach registrars to determine their professional boundaries | 5.54 | 0.80 | 6 |
| 13. I can handle most difficult student questions or situations | 5.59 | 0.83 | 6 |
| 14. I give clear explanations to questions around clinical scenarios | 5.70 | 0.89 | 6 |
| 15. I can tailor my feedback to be constructive and developmental | 5.62 | 0.92 | 6 |
| 16. I am concerned for my students wellbeing | 6.27 | 0.80 | 6 |
| 17. I have the ability to change the attitude/values of a student | 4.95 | 0.91 | 5 |
| 18. I can design teaching plans for students | 4.84 | 0.99 | 5 |
| 19. I can prepare learning objectives across a student’s area of development | 4.86 | 0.95 | 5 |
| 20. I can give instruction on strategies and resources in a student’s area of development | 5.19 | 0.99 | 5 |
| 21. I can stimulate the student to learn areas of curriculum that don’t interest them | 4.92 | 1.04 | 5 |
| 22. I can provide appropriate support for helping students learn and sustain work/life/family balance and personal wellbeing | 5.73 | 1.02 | 6 |
| SECT Domain 1 - Customising Teaching to Learning Needs | 42.46 | 5.15 | 43 |
| SECT Domain 2 - Teaching Prowess | 45.92 | 4.67 | 47 |
| SECT Domain 3 - Impact on Learner’s Development | 30.49 | 4.28 | 30 |