4b: Managing Accurate Records

An essential responsibility of professional educators is keeping accurate records of both instructional and non-instructional events. These include student completion of assignments, student progress in learning, and non-instructional activities that are part of the day-to-day functions in a school setting, such as the return of signed permission slips for a field trip and money for school pictures. Proficiency in this component is vital because these records inform interactions with students and parents and allow teachers to monitor learning and adjust instruction accordingly. The methods of keeping records vary as much as the type of information being recorded. For example, teachers may keep records of formal assessments electronically, using spreadsheets and databases, which allow for item analysis and individualized instruction. A less formal means of keeping track of student progress may include anecdotal notes that are kept in student folders.

Danielson, C. 2013

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Tiered Instruction Assessment Report- Final .pdf

Assessment Report

As part of my Elementary Literacy Practicum, I had the opportunity to work as a team to complete a tiered assessment report for one of our students. This student was in kindergarten and slightly below grade level. My partner, Yuqing, taught her at the beginning of the semester and I began teaching her after the midpoint of the semester. The same assessment was administered to the student at the beginning and end of the semester. We also regularly administered informal assessments throughout the semester. We recorded her results and monitored her progress throughout our time with her. This was such a valuable experience for me because I had not had the opportunity to keep records of student progress or create a plan based on the assessment results I had kept previously. This information was also used to help inform the student’s parents of their child’s progress and it allowed us to analyze her results and create individualized instruction to support the student in her learning.

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Summer School Records

My experience in the summer school portion of Senior Practicum has allowed me to grow in many ways. Many of the components of Danielson that I had been unable to truly implement in the classroom were suddenly available for me to practice. Within the classroom that I share with my three other co-teachers, we keep records of attendance and student work. While attendance may be non-instructional, it is critically important to keep records of this manner so that the district can ensure that students are attending school when they should be. The records of our student work are especially important because of the number of co-teachers that we have. With four different teachers, it is very easy to lose track of student work, not know which student is missing work, or not know which assignments were collected the day before. Keeping accurate records of student work helps keep the day running smoothly, makes collaboration easier, and allows us to determine which students may need extra support on a topic.

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