FAA Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI)Assessment and CritiqueMedium
Which of the following best reflects an effective instructor critique of student performance?
- AIt is objective, focusing on performance and outcomes rather than the person.
- BIt only lists errors made, without acknowledging what was done well.
- CIt focuses on the student's personality and attitude rather than the maneuver performed.
- DIt is based primarily on the instructor's personal opinion of the student.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. It is objective, focusing on performance and outcomes rather than the person.
An effective critique must be objective—based on performance and factual observation rather than personal feelings about the student—and should be balanced, noting both strengths and areas needing improvement.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Effective critique is comprehensive, noting both strengths and weaknesses, not only errors.
- C. Critique should address performance, not personality traits, to remain constructive.
- D. Critique should be based on objective observation, not the instructor's personal opinion.
Effective Critique (Objectivity)
A quality of good critique in which evaluation is based on observable performance and facts, not personal opinion or personality.
- Focuses on what was done, not who did it
- Should be balanced—covering both strengths and weaknesses
- One of several traits including flexibility, organization, and constructiveness
Memory trick: 'OFFICE': Objective, Flexible, Focused, Individual, Constructive, Enlightening.