Task D assessment and Critique Flashcards
What term describes the process of gathering measurable information to meet evaluation needs?
a. Assessment
Why is an effective assessment of an important component in the teaching and learning process?
(PACH)
What are the general characteristics of an effective assessment?
(FASTCOCO)
What are the two broad categories of assessment?
a. Traditional
b. Authentic
Name the methods for critiquing a student’s performance.
(ISSISW) or (SWISSI)
What is the most generic form of assessment used by instructors?
a. Oral
Regarding a written assessment, what are the characteristics of effective questions that instructors must consider?
(ABCAP)
During a student’s training, when is an assessment more appropriate than a critique?
a. When grading or testing, or when close to an end goal like solo or practical exam
Effective oral assessment should never include what types of questions?
(POTBIT)
a. Puzzle
b. Oversize
c. Toss-up
d. Bewilderment
e. Irrelevant
f. Trick
What are some tips and ground rules for an effective critique? (name at least 3)
a. Considers good, as well as bad performance
b. Avoid being over critical
c. Critique immediately after a performance
d. Can be done privately or in a class setting (other students will benefit as well)
e. Don’t get in a situation where you must defend your critique
What are some helpful tips when answering student questions? (name at least 3)
a. Understand the question clearly before answering
b. Display interest
c. Your answer should be direct and as accurate as possible
d. Determine if the student is satisfied with the answer
e. Avoid questions that are too advanced
f. Admit when you do not know
(PACH)
(PACH)
a. Provides feedback to the student
b. Allows the instructor to identify student deficiencies c. Contributes to ADM and judgment skills
d. Helps the instructor to see where more emphasis in the training is needed
(FASTCOCO)
(FASTCOCO)
a. Flexible
b. Acceptable
c. Specific
d. Thoughtful
e. Comprehensive
f. Objective
g. Constructive
h. Organized
(ISSISW) or (SWISSI)
(ISSISW) or (SWISSI)
a. Instructor/student
b. Student-led
c. Small group
d. Individual student critique by another student
e. Self-critique
f. Written critique
(ABCAP)
(ABCAP)
a. Apply to the subject of instruction
b. Brief and concise, but clear and definite
c. Center on one idea, with one correct answer
d. Adaptive to the ability, experience, and progress of the student
e. Presents a challenge to the student
