FAA Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI)Assessment and CritiqueMedium
After a student's instrument approach, an instructor comments only on the student's altitude deviations but ignores significant errors in checklist usage and radio communications that also occurred during the same approach. This critique fails to meet which characteristic of effective critique?
- AComprehensive
- BTimely
- CObjective
- DAcceptable
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Comprehensive
A comprehensive critique addresses all significant aspects of a student's performance, not just one isolated error. By ignoring checklist and communication mistakes, the instructor fails to give the student a complete picture of their performance.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Timeliness concerns when feedback is given, not what is included.
- C. Objectivity concerns unbiased evaluation, not completeness of coverage.
- D. Acceptability concerns the student's willingness to receive feedback, not scope.
Comprehensive Critique
A characteristic of effective critique requiring that all significant aspects of performance be addressed, not just isolated points.
- Prevents student from missing other important errors
- Balances coverage of both strengths and weaknesses
- One of several traits of effective critique alongside objectivity and organization
Memory trick: OFACOTS: Objective, Flexible, Acceptable, Comprehensive, Organized, Thoughtful, Specific/learning-based