FAA Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI)Assessment and CritiqueMedium
During a postflight debrief, an instructor first asks the student, 'What did you think went well, and what would you do differently on the next landing?' before offering the instructor's own comments. This questioning approach is primarily intended to develop the student's...
- ATest-taking speed
- BAbility to self-assess and self-correct
- CRote memorization skills
- DReliance on instructor feedback
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Ability to self-assess and self-correct
Guided self-critique encourages students to analyze their own performance, which builds self-confidence, self-analysis skills, and prepares them for independent decision-making after certification, when an instructor will no longer be present.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Test-taking speed is unrelated to postflight critique discussions.
- C. Self-critique targets analytical judgment, not memorization of facts.
- D. This method actually reduces reliance on the instructor by fostering independent judgment.
Self-Critique
A critique technique in which the student evaluates their own performance before or instead of the instructor providing feedback, fostering independent judgment.
- Builds self-confidence and self-analysis
- Reduces long-term dependency on instructor feedback
- Prepares students for solo decision-making after certification
Memory trick: A mirror 🪞 shows the student their own performance before the instructor speaks