Critique & Evaluation

Question 1

What are the characteristics of an effective critique

Answer 1

FACT COWS

Flexible
Acceptable
Comprehensive
Thoughtful
Constructive
Objective
Well organised
Specific

Question 2

What are the different methods for critique

Answer 2

SI SI SW

Student led
Instructor led
Small group - groups assigned specific areas to analyse
Individual - one student critiques another
Self
Written

Question 3

What guidelines should you follow when critiquing a student

Answer 3

DAAWN

Don’t extend beyond time frame
Allow summary time
Avoid absolutes - most rules have exceptions
Written same as oral
Never defend critique - you shouldn’t have to

Question 4

What is the difference between a critique and an evaluation

Answer 4

CRITIQUE
Practical suggestions to help eliminate errors and improve performance

EVALUATION
Test with a grade to see how the student is progressing through the course

Question 5

Three common types of evaluation

Answer 5

Oral quiz
Written test
Performance test

Question 6

What are the characteristic of an effective oral question

Answer 6

PP COMB

Pertinent
Prepared in advance
Clear in meaning
One correct answer
Meets students stage of training
Brief and concise

Question 7

What types of questions should be avoided

Answer 7

TOPBIT

Tossup - more than one answer 
Oversized - too large with endless answers
Puzzling
Bewildering - Long winded 
Irrelevant 
Trick

Question 8

How should an instructor respond to student questions

Answer 8

USA

Understand question clearly before attempting to respond
Student should be satisfied with the answer
Admit to not knowing if that is the case and promise to get answer or look up together

Question 9

How can an instructor effectively listen to students

Answer 9

3D LAB TWAC

Don't interrupt 
Don't judge
Don't insist on the last word
Look for underlying feelings
be Aware of biases
Be close enough to hear
Think before answering
Watch your non-verbal behaviour
Avoid rehearsed answers
Concentrate on student

Question 10

Characteristics of a good written test

Answer 10

CURVOD

Comprehensive - liberal sampling of material
Usability - easy to grade
Reliable - yields consistent results
Valid - tests what it is supposed to
Objective
Discrimination - distinguishes between students

Question 11

How are written tests developed

Answer 11

1. Determine level of learning objectives - defines scope of task RUAC should measure cognitive affective and psychomotor domains
2. List indicators of desired behaviour - that give the best indication of achieving the objective
3. Establish criterion objectives - performance based objectives and conditions of test
4. Develop criterion referenced test items - questions should cover all the areas necessary to show understanding

Question 12

Explain norm-referenced testing and criterion-referenced testing

Answer 12

Norm-referenced
Measures a students progress against the performance of other students

Criterion-referenced
Evaluates student performance against measurable standard or criteria eg PTS

Question 13

What is the purpose of the PTS

Answer 13

ROSE

Responsibility of instructor to train students to PTS standards on their worst day
Outlines minimum acceptable standards to be met
Supplies standards for DPEs to conduct tests for ratings and certificates
Ensures certification at high level of performance and proficiency and safety

Question 14

What is the purpose of a critique

Answer 14

A critique should improve a student’s performance and provide them with something constructive with which to work on and build