Student Pilot Evaluation

Written by Jack on May 31st, 2008
Objective: To teach the instructor to evaluate his students objectively and effectively to assist in the creation of the most efficient learning environment.
Content:
  • Evaluation
    • Oral Quizzes
      • Characteristics of an effective question:
        • Usually only one correct answer
        • Must apply to subject of instruction
        • Should be brief and concise, clear and definite
        • Must be adapted to ability, experience, and stage of training of student
        • Centers on only one idea
        • Must present a challenge to student
        • Demand and deserve the use of proper English
    • Written Tests
      • Characteristics of a good test:
        • Reliability
        • Validity
        • Usability
        • Objectivity
        • Comprehensiveness
        • Discrimination
      • Test development steps:
        • Determine level-of-learning objectives
        • List indicators/samples of desired behavior
        • Establish criterion objectives
        • Develop criterion-referenced test items
      • Written tests items:
        • Supply-type items
        • Selection-type items
          • True-false
          • Multiple choice
            • Stem, responses, distractors
          • Matching
    • Performance Tests
      • PTS

See Aviation Instructor’s Handbook C. 6

Completion Standards: The lesson is complete when the student understands and can differentiate the different methods of evaluation to the satisfaction of the instructor.
 

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