Table 3

What did you like best about this tutor's teaching? Typical student comments

Comments Al-Ain students

Comments Auckland students

The kind of lecturing which depends on student discussion and questioning which can hold the attention of the students for maximal time

It was interesting. The tutor was enthusiastic and that made me enthusiastic. He had a good approach because rather than lecturing to us he got us to participate. I liked the way he choose particular students to answer questions as some students are quieter and would like to answer questions but often do not come forward quickly - he made it so these students got the opportunity to come forward

Introduction, slide presentation; group discussion and brain storming; starting from how much we understood and then adding to it

Nice slides; enjoyed the introduction

"Ice-breaking", clear illustrations; explanations of all facts presented

Portrayed his immense knowledge really well; very interesting and his enthusiasm is infective

Way of discussion; asking students questions, using real and good cases

His topic; the way he asked questions to individuals and was open to questions. Relaxed environment; talked with us, not at us

Giving practical and real examples

Good use of slides and photos relevant to real world. Explanations clear; opportunity for questions good; interesting material presented in a clear manner.

Use of real life slide; encouraging us to participate and understand the material by asking and answering questions; not only lecturing

Variety of examples given was great; incorporation of theory into slide presentations; management scheme given, not just advice on parts of management

Beautiful examples matching with reality

Good use of practical examples - how trauma occurred, what that means and what to do

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