During which stage of an instructor evaluation would the supervisor complement the instructor's strengths?

The stage during which a supervisor complements the instructor's strengths is the Performance Review. This stage is designed to assess an instructor's overall effectiveness, and it's common for supervisors to highlight what the instructor does well. Recognizing strengths is important in this context because it serves to motivate the instructor, reinforces positive behaviors, and provides a balanced perspective during the evaluation process. This not only fosters a constructive dialogue but also helps in identifying areas for further development while acknowledging the instructor's competencies and contributions.

In other stages, such as Observation, the focus is primarily on assessing the instructor's teaching methods and classroom management without direct feedback about strengths. The Feedback Session usually occurs after observations have been made, where both strengths and areas for improvement are discussed, but it is not primarily focused on highlighting strengths. The Preparation Meeting is typically about planning and logistical arrangements and does not involve performance evaluation or feedback.