OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PROBATIONARY INSTRUCTOR BEHIND-THE-WHEEL (ROAD) ASSESSMENT The behind-the-wheel (road) assessment process will consist of a two hour assessment that is performed by the Training Manager / Coordinator. The behind-the-wheel assessment will be evaluated in ten different areas, and scoring will be assigned in each area. The highest possible score will be a 60, and the total score will determine the area of distinction (Proficient, Developing, or Ineffective). Proficient and Developing rankings will be considered passing scores. The assessment must be turned into the Driver Training Program Office in order for the instructor to be passed from probation. AREAS 1 2 3 4 5 SCORE INEFFECTIVE DEVELOPING PROFICIENT Approaching The instructor communicates Approaching #1 The instructor clearly The instructor does not state Developing instructions to the student, but Proficiency communicates the lesson Clearly states the purpose of the lesson. may not clearly state the purpose objectives to the student. lesson objectives of the lesson. COMMENTS #2 Approaching Approaching Explanations are accurate and Instructions are accurate and Instructions to the student are Developing Proficiency generally but some clear. Student is able to Instructions to unclear, incoherent, or language may lead to confusion understand instructions given by student are clear inaccurate. or limited discussion. the instructor. and concise COMMENTS #3 Approaching Approaching Instructor does not Instructor appropriately responds Developing Proficiency Student errors are identified, but Identifies student appropriately identify student to student errors and gives feedback may still be needed in errors & coaches errors. Feedback is not given to feedback and directions to the order for the student to improve the student to the student to improve their student in order to improve their their skills. improve their skills. skills. skills COMMENTS
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PROBATIONARY INSTRUCTOR BEHIND-THE-WHEEL (ROAD) ASSESSMENT The behind-the-wheel (road) assessment process will consist of a two hour assessment that is performed by the Training Manager / Coordinator. The behind-the-wheel assessment will be evaluated in ten different areas, and scoring will be assigned in each area. The highest possible score will be a 60, and the total score will determine the area of distinction (Proficient, Developing, or Ineffective). Proficient and Developing rankings will be considered passing scores. The assessment must be turned into the Driver Training Program Office in order for the instructor to be passed from probation. AREAS 1 INEFFECTIVE 2 3 DEVELOPING 4 5 PROFICIENT SCORE #1 Clearly states lesson objectives The instructor does not state the purpose of the lesson. Approaching Developing The instructor communicates instructions to the student, but may not clearly state the purpose of the lesson. Approaching Proficiency The instructor clearly communicates the lesson objectives to the student. COMMENTS #2 Instructions to student are clear and concise Instructions to the student are unclear, incoherent, or inaccurate. Approaching Developing Explanations are accurate and generally but some language may lead to confusion or limited discussion. Approaching Proficiency Instructions are accurate and clear. Student is able to understand instructions given by the instructor. COMMENTS #3 Identifies student errors & coaches the student to improve their skills Instructor does not appropriately identify student errors. Feedback is not given to the student to improve their skills. Approaching Developing Student errors are identified, but feedback may still be needed in order for the student to improve their skills. Approaching Proficiency Instructor appropriately responds to student errors and gives feedback and directions to the student in order to improve their skills. COMMENTS
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