2013-14 SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 1 BEHIND-THE-WHEEL EVALUATIONS
Mar 29, 2015
2013-14 SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER INSERVICE 1
BEHIND-THE-WHEELEVALUATIONS
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BEHIND-THE-WHEEL EVALUATIONS
• Observation, Measurement, and Documentation
• Types of skills evaluated
• Feedback
• Types of evaluations
• Etiquette
• Evaluation forms
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EVALUATION ELEMENTS
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EVALUATION ELEMENTS
• Observation
• Measurement
• Documentation
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EVALUATION ELEMENTS
OBSERVE the SKILLS
• Pre Trip
• Driving Skills
• Eight-Lights
• Load/Unload
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OBSERVE the SKILLS
• Students
• Railgrade crossings
• Post trip
• Route management
EVALUATION ELEMENTS
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MEASURE the SKILLS
• Meets expectations
• Exceeds expectations
• Needs improvement
• Satisfactory
• Unsatisfactory
EVALUATION ELEMENTS
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DOCUMENT the OBSERVATION
• Rate skills based on criteria
• Provide feedback
EVALUATION ELEMENTS
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PROVIDE FEEDBACK
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PROVIDE FEEDBACK
Know your
district’s requirements
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GUIDELINES:
• Use factual statements
• Acknowledge
• Be conservative
• Word carefully
• Be explicit - Be honest
PROVIDE FEEDBACK
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STATEMENTS to AVOID:
• “I” statements
• Superlatives
• Surprising Information
• Exaggerations
PROVIDE FEEDBACK
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• Training
• Pre-Hire
• Probation
• Annual
• Post Accident/Skill Review
TYPES OF EVALUATIONS
TrainingPost Accident
Skill Review
Pre-Hire
Probation
Annual
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• Assure the driver
• Share criteria
• Observe skills
• Don’t distract
EVALUATOR ETIQUETTE
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DURING SKILL REVIEW
• Direct the driver
• Verbalize maneuvers
• Be skilled
• Be knowledgeable
• Be confident
EVALUATOR ETIQUETTE
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• Be thorough
• Make sure it works
• Involve others
EVALUATION FORMS
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SUMMARY
• Observe, Measure & Document
• Evaluate skills
• Give feedback
• Know your objectives
• Use evaluation forms properly
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1. Name the three main elements of a behind-the-wheel evaluation:
• Observation• Measurement• Documentation
EVALUATION
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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
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EVALUATION
3. Name five types of evaluations:
• Training• Pre-hire• Probation• Annual • Post accident / skill review
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EVALUATION4. 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
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• 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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