fundamentals of instructingFAA-published sample question (FOI, Aug 2021)
What is a characteristic of a learner-centered assessment?
A
It is conducted jointly between the learner and the instructor.✓ Correct Answer
B
The learner is not directly involved in the assessment until reaching a specific level.
C
The instructor provides the assessment directly to the learner.
Explanation
In a learner-centered assessment the learner and instructor assess performance together; the learner first self-assesses and the instructor then guides the discussion. The instructor simply handing down a grade, or excluding the learner, is the traditional approach the handbook contrasts it with.
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