Table 2 Mean (SD) and median (range)) values for students' responses regarding the interactive approach to teaching traumatology (n = 50)

Educational tool

Use of real world cases

6.36 (0.75)

7 (5-7)

Use of visual methods

6.32 (0.62)

6 (5-7)

Tutor-centred skills

Instructors enthusiasm for the subject

6.22 (0.7)

6 (5-7)

Ability to present the material in an interesting manner

6.06 (0.77)

6 (4-7)

Knowledge of the subject

5.94 (0.79)

6 (5-7)

Clarity of speech

5.92 (1)

6 (3-7)

Ability to structure the lecture in a clear manner

5.9 (0.81)

6 (4-7)

Ability to hold student's attention

5.8 (0.86)

6 (3-7)

Explains the material clearly

5.78 (0.98)

6 (3-7)

Pace of presentation (1 = too slow, 4 = just right, 7 = much too fast)

4.28 (0.67)

4 (4-7)

Student-centered skills

Opportunity for students to ask questions

5.72 (1)

6 (3-7)

Amount learned overall (1 = nothing/7 = a lot)

5.72 (0.95)

6 (4-7)

Mix of theory and practice

5.64 (1.16)

6 (1-7)

Response to questions in a constructive way

5.59 (0.99)

6 (3-7)

Usefulness of class discussions

5.56 (1)

6 (3-7)

Overall effectiveness of teaching

5.98 (0.75)

6 (4-7)