Task D

Question 1

What term describes the process of gathering measurable information to meet evaluation needs?

Answer 1

Assessment

Question 2

Why is an effective assessment a vital component in the teaching and learning process?

Answer 2

(PACH)

• Provides student feedback
• Allows instructor & student to know level of progression & deficiencies
• Contributes to development of ADM
• Help instructor recognize where more emphasis is needed

Question 3

What are the typical characteristics of an effective assessment?

Answer 3

(FASTCOCO)

• Flexible
• Acceptable
• Specific
• Thoughtful
• Constructive
• Objective
• Comprehensive
• Organized

Question 4

What are two broad categories of assessment?

Answer 4

• Traditional

- Assessment

Question 5

Name the methods for the critiquing of a student’s performance?

Answer 5

(ISSISW or SWISSI)

• Instructor student
• Student led
• Small group
• Individual student critique by other student
• Self
• Written

Question 6

What is the most generic form of assessment used by instructors?

Answer 6

Oral

Question 7

Regarding a written assessment, what are the characteristics of effective questions that instructors must consider?

Answer 7

(ABCAP)

• Apply to subject
• Brief & concise
• Center on idea
• Adaptive to student
• Presents a challenge

Question 8

During a student training, when is an assessment more appropriate than a critique?

Answer 8

Pre solo

Question 9

Effective oral assessment should never include what types of questions?

Answer 9

(POTBIT)

• Puzzles
• Over sized
• Trick question
• Bewilderment
• Irrelevant
• Toss up

Question 10

What are some helpful tips and ground rules of an effective critique?

Answer 10

• Give critique right after performance
• Do not be overly critical
• Perform critique in private

Question 11

What are some helpful tips when answering student questions?

Answer 11

• Tell the student if you don’t know the answer
• Show interest in the question
• Answer question as fully and accurately as possible