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

Artifact 4b-1

The assignment was graded based on two criteria: the coloring and the writing. Students were assessed on their ability to correctly color the short and long 'I' sounds. I provided additional support to students I anticipated would struggle more, such as my English language learners. My higher-achieving students were able to complete the task independently.

One of my students scored 11 out of 12 on one of the pages, missing only one word. They incorrectly colored the word "like" as a long 'I' sound instead of a short one. Another student successfully completed both the coloring and writing portions. Kyle, however, was unable to do the writing portion due to his ADHD. I knew that if I pushed him too hard, he would stop working altogether, so I adjusted the expectations for him accordingly.

By utilizing student work as evidence, I have effectively demonstrated proficiency in Component 4b of the Danielson Framework, which entails: Analyzing student work to gauge learning levels and growth, Maintaining comprehensive records that capture the full scope of each student's performance, and using student work data to inform instructional decisions.

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