OBSERVING AND RECORDING the most important teacher skills in the primary division

OBSERVING & RECORDING Why do we do it? We need to: track each child’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. discover as much as possible about each child. have concrete data to share with parents, resource teacher, IPRC team, principal.

Why do we do it? We need to: OBSERVING & RECORDING learn how each child learns best learn as much as possible about this age group learn how these children teach each other

OBSERVING & RECORDING So we can: adapt programs and practices to meet each child’s individual needs report to parents accurately help the school resource team support high needs students become better teachers

HOW DO WE OBSERVE AND RECORD Checklists Anecdotal records Observation records Survey forms Rubrics Graphs

Checklists Why do we use checklists? To track specific skills in gym, math, phonics To check attendance To check participation or work completion

Checklists To track specific skills in phonics, math physical movement. To track work completion To track attendance To track participation Examples: In groups of 4 create a skills checklist for JK, SK, grade 1, 2, or 3.

Anecdotal Records Why do we use anecdotal records? Examples: Create an anecdotal comment in each of the 4 areas (if possible), for your file folder when observing in the elementary school tomorrow. Be prepared to share these back in class.

Observation Record Why do we use observation records? Examples: Create an observation record of one incident while observing in the elementary school tomorrow. Be prepared to share these when we get back to class.

Rubrics Why do we use rubrics? Examples: In groups of 4 create an attitude rubric for JK, SK, Grade 1, 2 or 3.

Survey Forms Why do we use survey forms? Examples: In groups of 4 create a grade 2 or 3 survey that will help you get to know your students family, interests, study habits, or outside of school activities, better.

Graphing Why might a primary teacher use graphing? Examples: What kinds of things would you graph with JK,SK, Grade 1, 2 or 3?