Table 3: Attainment of satisfaction levels with numbers, percentages, mean and standard deviations followed by the overall satisfaction levels for each evaluation statement. (N=96).
* Mean ± standard deviations (M±SD) are representing satisfaction levels 1-4; 1= strongly agree, 2= agree. 3= disagree, 4= strongly disagree.
SN Statements Strongly agree (1) n (%) Agree (2) n (%) Disagree (3) n (%) Strongly disagree (4) n (%) *Mean ± standard deviation Overall satisfactio n n (%)
Study plan:
1 Study plan provides good guidance to select subjects 10 (10.4) 59 (61.5) 21 (21.8) 6 (6.3) 2.3±0.78 66 (68.7)
2 Sequence of prerequisites arrangement is acceptable 13 (13.5) 45 (46.9) 35 (36.5) 3 (3.1) 2.3±0.79
3 Study plan is easy to follow 12 (12.5) 51 (53.1) 26 (27.1) 7 (7.3) 2.3±0.74
Instructors:
1 I find instructors teaching style attractive 6 (6.3) 63 (65.6) 19 (19.7) 8 (8.4) 2.3±0.71 66 (68.7)
2 Instructors’ teaching material enhances the student knowledge and skills 10 (10.4) 59 (61.5) 21 (21.8) 6 (6.3) 2.2±0.72
3 Instructors always assess the progress in student performance. 5 (5.2) 56 (58.3) 24 (25.0) 11 (11.5) 2.4±0.76
4 Instructor simplifies the material in a way I can understand it.. 12 (12.5) 51 (53.1) 26 (27.1) 7 (7.3) 2.4±0.76
Methods of teaching:
1 Learning material is presented in an understandable manner 9 ( 9.4) 57 (59.4) 16 (16.6 ) 14 (14.6) 2.4±0.85 65 (67.7)
2 It is possible to clarify unclear points during the lecture 14 (14.6) 46 (47.9) 28 (29.2) 8 (8.3) 2.3±0.82
3 Lectures and laboratory sessions are fully integrated. 11 (11.5) 56 (58.3) 18 (18.7) 11 (11.5) 2.3±0.82
4 We are applying problem solving based teaching. 8 (8.3) 53 (55.2) 24 (25.0) 11 (11.5) 2.4±0.80
Practicum courses and training:
1 Training period is sufficient to acquire necessary skills. 17 (17.7) 39 (40.6) 28 (29) 12 (12.5) 2.3±0.80 49 (51.0)
2 Training logbook is based on course objectives 10 (10.4) 34 (35.4) 37 (38.6) 15 (15.6) 2.3±0.76
3 Logistics (transportation and accommodation) are arranged in advance. 7 (7.3) 38 (39.6) 34 (35.4) 17 (17.7) 2.4±0.79
4 Theory and practice during practicum courses are fully integrated. 9 (9.4) 41 (42.7) 37 (38.5) 9 (9.4) 2.5±0.83
Online courses:
1 Online courses are as informative as regular classes. 4 (4.2) 27 (28.1) 37 (38.5) 28 (29.2) 2.9±0.86 37 (38.5)
2 Online discussion covers all content of the subject.. 7 (7.3) 21 (21.9) 40 (41.6) 28 (29.2) 2.9±0.89
3 There is enough time to participate in online discussion. 14 (14.6) 41 (42.7) 24 (25.0) 17 ( 17.7) 2.5+0.95
4 Online course discussion motivates me to read more. 8 (8.3) 25 (26.0) 45 (46.9) 18 (18.8) 2.8±0.86
Satisfaction with the overall Pharmacy Program at University of Nizwa
1 Overall, I am satisfied with the Pharmacy Program at University of Nizwa 8 (8.3) 57 (59.4) 26 (27.1) 5 (5.2) 2.3±0.69 65 (67.7)