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2 BEHIND-THE-WHEEL EVALUATIONS Observation, Measurement, and Documentation Types of skills evaluated Feedback Types of evaluations Etiquette Evaluation forms

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 3 EVALUATION ELEMENTS

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 4 EVALUATION ELEMENTS Observation Measurement Documentation

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 5 EVALUATION ELEMENTS OBSERVE the SKILLS Pre Trip Driving Skills Eight-Lights Load/Unload

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 6 OBSERVE the SKILLS Students Railgrade crossings Post trip Route management EVALUATION ELEMENTS

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 7 MEASURE the SKILLS Meets expectations Exceeds expectations Needs improvement Satisfactory Unsatisfactory EVALUATION ELEMENTS

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 8 DOCUMENT the OBSERVATION Rate skills based on criteria Provide feedback EVALUATION ELEMENTS

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 9 PROVIDE FEEDBACK

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 10 PROVIDE FEEDBACK Know your districts requirements

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 11 GUIDELINES: Use factual statements Acknowledge Be conservative Word carefully Be explicit - Be honest PROVIDE FEEDBACK

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 12 STATEMENTS to AVOID: I statements Superlatives Surprising Information Exaggerations PROVIDE FEEDBACK

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 13 Training Pre-Hire Probation Annual Post Accident/Skill Review TYPES OF EVALUATIONS Training Post Accident Skill Review Pre-Hire Probation Annual

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 14 Assure the driver Share criteria Observe skills Dont distract EVALUATOR ETIQUETTE

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 15 DURING SKILL REVIEW Direct the driver Verbalize maneuvers Be skilled Be knowledgeable Be confident EVALUATOR ETIQUETTE

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 16 Be thorough Make sure it works Involve others EVALUATION FORMS

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 17 SUMMARY Observe, Measure & Document Evaluate skills Give feedback Know your objectives Use evaluation forms properly

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 18 1.Name the three main elements of a behind-the-wheel evaluation: Observation Measurement Documentation EVALUATION

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 19 EVALUATION 2.Name seven skills which can be measured through an evaluation: Pre trip inspections General driving skills Eight light system- student load/ unload Student management techniques Railgrade crossing procedures Post trip inspections Route management

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 20 EVALUATION 3.Name five types of evaluations: Training Pre-hire Probation Annual Post accident / skill review

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 21 EVALUATION 4.Give four examples of proper evaluator etiquette: Help to succeed Share skill criteria Refrain from distracting Be clear with directions Be credible and knowledgeable Review evaluation results Allow for driver feedback

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 22 Discuss the evaluation form with your supervisor. 5.Describe the first step to take if you wish to change an evaluation form: EVALUATION

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