Lesson 4 Knowledge Check

What is the Judge of Record's primary role with a Shadow Apprentice? *

Observe while the apprentice judges

Judge the class while actively teaching and involving the apprentice

Allow the apprentice to make all official calls

Only verify the final scores

What is good practice for teaching a Shadow Apprentice timing and scoring? *

Have the apprentice independently time and score in tandem, then compare with the Judge of Record

Wait until Supervised status to introduce these skills

Let the apprentice provide the official time

Have the apprentice copy the official scoresheet

During Supervised Apprentice judging, who should ordinarily make the judging decisions? *

The Judge of Record

Trial Chair

Whichever judge has more experience with the breed

The Supervised Apprentice

A Supervised Apprentice makes a decision differently than you would, but the decision is supported by the rules and is reasonable. What is generally the best response? *

Change it to your preferred decision

Discuss the reasoning while allowing the apprentice to develop appropriate independent judgment

Tell the apprentice they must judge exactly as you do

End the supervised assignment

When should a Judge of Record indicate that an apprentice needs additional experience? *

Never, if the minimum runs are complete

Only if the apprentice asks

When their observed performance indicates additional development would be beneficial before greater independence

Only after NASDA has already denied advancement

Lesson 4 Takeaway

Good supervision changes as the apprentice advances.

With a Shadow Apprentice: Judge. Teach. Include. Discuss.

With a Supervised Apprentice: Observe. Mentor. Question. Provide feedback. Intervene when necessary.

Your job is not simply to help an apprentice complete assignments.

Your job is to help develop a judge who will eventually be prepared to make sound decisions when you are no longer standing beside them.