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. 2021 Mar 9;11(4):232–236. doi: 10.1007/s40037-021-00649-w

Table 1.

Mean (M) and standard deviation (SD) per evaluation item for both mentor and students

Statements Students Mentors
2017–2018 2018–2019 2017–2018 2018–2019
1st year (n = 64) 1st year (n = 73) 2nd year (n = 27) 1st year (n = 17) 1st year (n = 20) 2nd year (n = 19)
M (SD) M (SD) M (SD) M (SD) M (SD) M (SD)
Themes
The themes discussed during the workshops are good starting points for my [students’] reflection about the development of my [their] professional identity 3.32 (0.62) 3.18 (0.63) 3.04 (0.65) 3.76 (0.44) 3.95 (0.22) 3.63 (0.60)
Portfolio
Once completed, the portfolio helps me reflect on the development of my practice and my professional identity 2.13 (0.93) 2.66 (0.84) 2.37 (0.88) N/A N/A N/A
For most of the students, the portfolio helps support and record reflections on their practice and professional identity N/A N/A N/A 2.82 (1.01) 3.05 (0.69) 2.68 (0.67)
Relationship with the mentor
The mentor fosters a climate of openness that is conducive to learning 3.42 (0.79) 3.48 (0.80) 3.74 (0.45) N/A N/A N/A
The meetings with my mentor help me improve my reflection skills 3.47 (0.76) 3.37 (0.86) 3.70 (0.54) N/A N/A N/A
My relationship with my mentor is satisfactory 3.41 (0.79) 3.40 (0.97) 3.74 (0.53) N/A N/A N/A
Development of reflection skills (General appreciation)
I feel comfortable sharing my reflections during the course; I don’t hold anything back 3.16 (0.82) 3.08 (0.94) 3.26 (0.76) N/A N/A N/A
The evaluation of the course is a source of feedback that contributes to my reflection on the development of my practice and my professional identity 2.97 (0.85) 3.03 (0.85) 2.81 (0.74) N/A N/A N/A
Overall, the students embrace reflective practice N/A N/A N/A 2.94 (0.83) 3.10 (0.64) 3.04 (0.52)
The proposed activities generally encourage the students to engage in their reflective practice N/A N/A N/A 3.35 (0.70) N/A N/A