Exam Preview for 1051: Best Practices in Evaluation and Assessment

Best Practices in Evaluation and Assessment of Supervisees

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1. Which is NOT one of the many roles of a supervisor? Best friend Role Model Counselor Colleague
2. Which aspect of the evaluation and assessment process assigns value and worth and serves as a point of decision making? rating scales formative assessment evaluation process observation competency based assessments
3. Which pitfall is described as favorably assessing someone because of their similarities to and shared interests with the supervisor? leniency factor contrast effect central tendency similar to me effect judgmental bias
4. Which statement is most representative of best practice in assessment and evaluation? it is episodic based on supervisors' expectations encourages self-reflection and promotes change results in promotion supervisee gets a copy of evaluation
5. Clear and explicit expectations must: be mutually agreed upon be shared early be revisited and revised as needed all of the above
6. What is important to consider before beginning an assessment or evaluation of a supervisee? possible cultural influences possible generational differences possible communication and personality differences all of the above
7. Which type of assessment results in improved learning? formative summative annual performance evaluations rating scales Praxis exam
8. What is one benefit of using competency based performance evaluations? offers clearly written objectives provides overall professional performance within the work setting takes into account cultural differences assures subjectivity in evaluation assures lack of biases in evaluation
9. Which practice is key in reducing the risk of legal liability within the supervisory process? consultation with an attorney use of trait-oriented scales assuring comprehensive documentation having a witness at all meetings use of different criteria for different ethnic groups
10. Which is an effective method of encouraging self-reflection in our supervisees? written feedback from the supervisor direct instruction in self-assessment semi-annual evaluations clearly defined hierarchies of performance 360 evaluation