Critique and Evaluation Flashcards
What are the characteristics of an effective critique?
FACT COWS
Flexible - fits the circumstances
Acceptable - student must accept critique
Comprehensive - covers good and bad
Thoughtful - consider students needs
Constructive - provides a path to progress
Objective - does not represent personal likes or dislikes
Well Organized
Specific - don’t be too general
Why do we use critiques?
To provide students with the tools they need to improve performance.
What are some of the methods used to present critiques?
Teacher/Student Student/Student - with instructor oversight Student led Self-critique Written critique Small group
What are some guidelines for giving critiques?
Don’t defend BATS
Don't defend Be consistent Avoid absolutes Time frame Summarize
What is a critique versus and evaluation?
A critique offers a path for improvement. An evaluation tests the users knowledge or skill.
What are some types of evaluations?
POW
Practical test
Oral Exam
Written exam
What are the characteristics of a good oral exam question?
COP CAP
Clear One answer Pertinent Concise Appropriate Prepared in advance
What types of questions should be avoided?
PITO
Puzzles - trickery, confusion, or bewilderment
Irrelevant - doesn’t pertain to study area
Toss-up - more than one possible answer
Oversized - too broad or generalized
How should an instructor respond to student questions?
USAF
Understand the question
Satisfy the student
Admit if you don’t know
Find answer
How should an instructor listen effectively?
2 B 3 D SWATS
Be aware of biases Be close enough to hear Don't interrupt Don't judge Don't insist on the last word Students underlying feelings Watch your non-verbal behavior Avoid rehearsed answers Think before answering Stay focused
What are some characteristics of written exams?
CURVOD
Comprehensive Usability Reliability Validity Objectivity Discrimination
How is a written test developed?
Objective: Demonstrate a specific level of learning (RUAC) - measure the understanding level of normal approach maneuver
Behaviors: Understanding normal approach - why we use approach, how to set it up, control inputs used, indications
Criterion objectives: Student will pass exam with 70%
Criterion referenced assessment: Questions that measure behaviors
How does norm-referenced testing differ from criterion-referenced testing?
Norm-referenced measures performance against other students.
Criterion-reference measures performance against a standard.
Why do we use the PTS?
To ensure completion of a certificate with a high level of proficiency and safety.
To provide examiners with minimum standards for completion of practical exams.
As a reference for training.
