Examiner Training CAA Examiner Seminar Wellington 2010

Today’s Discussion With apologies to Bill Kershner: What? Why? How?

What? Proposed syllabus Learning Theory Aims and Objectives Communication Questioning The Examiner Assessment of Learning Threat and Error Management The Conduct of a Flight Test

Why is Training Necessary? Examiners are experienced Instructors They are very well qualified Instructors Many have little F/Ex preparation or training Although they have assessed extensively Many know little of the process, nature or elements of evaluation Need for consistency in Flt Examination delivery

How? Who administers examiner training? Presenter pre-requisites Training content How much? Course approval process

Workshop Discussions 45 Minutes Training content: Syllabus (See handout) Duration of training Administration of Flight Examiner training Timing? Presenter requirements Course approval Group reports:

What? Proposed syllabus Learning Theory Aims and Objectives Communication Questioning The Examiner Assessment of Learning Threat and Error Management The Conduct of a Flight Test

Why is Training Necessary? Examiners are experienced Instructors They are very well qualified Instructors Many have little F/Ex preparation or training Although they have assessed extensively Many know little of the process, nature or elements of evaluation Need for consistency in Flt Examination delivery

How? Who administers examiner training? Presenter pre-requisites Training content How much? Course approval process