Task D: Assessment And Critique Flashcards
Definition of an Assessment
The process of gathering measurable information to meet evaluation needs.
Purpose of an Assessment (PACH)
- Provides feedback to the student
- Allows the student and instructor to know the level of student deficiencies
- Contributes to the development of ADM and Judgement Skills
- Helps the instructor see where more emphasis in the training is needed
General Characteristics of an Effective Assessment (FASTCOCO)
- Flexible
- Acceptable
- Specific
- Thoughtful
- Comprehensive
- Objective
- Constructive
- Organized
Two Categories of an Assessment (AT)
- Authentic
- Traditional
Characteristics of a Good Written Assessment (DR COVU)
- Discriminate
- Reliable
- Comprehensive
- Objective
- Valid
- Usable
Characteristics of Effective Questions (ABCAP)
- Apply to the subject of instruction
- Brief and concise, but clear and definitive
- Centers on one idea, with one correct answer
- Adaptive to the ability, experience and practice of the student
- Presents a challenge to the student
Types of Questions to Avoid (POTBIT)
- Puzzle
- Oversize
- Toss-up
- Bewilderment
- Irrelevant
- Trick
Types of Critiques (ISSISW)
- Instructor student critique
- Student-led critique
- Small Group Critique
- Individual Student Critique by Another Student
- Self-Critique
- Written Critique
Tips and Ground Rules for an Effective Critique (CACCD)
- Considers good as well as bad performance
- Avoid being overly critical
- Critique immediately after a performance
- Can be done privately or in a class setting(other students will benefit as well
- Don’t get into a situation in which you have to defend your critique
Tips for Responding Effectively to Student Questions
- Clearly understand the question before answering
- Display interest in the student’s question
- Be as direct and as accurate as possible
- Determine if the student is satisfied with the answer
- If you don’t know the answer, say so and look it up together
- If the question is beyond the scope of the lesson, explain to the student that answering the question may complicate the learning task
What is the most generic form of assessment used by Instructors?
Oral Questioning
Responding to Student’s Questions (BUDD)
- Be direct, and as accurate as possible
- Understand the question clearly before answering
- Display interest in the student’s question
- Determine if the student is satisfied with the answer
When is an Assessment more Appropriate than a Critique?
When the instructor needs to see where more emphasis in the training is needed.
