ANECDOTAL RECORD
Definition:-
· It
is a brief description of an observed behaviour that appears significant for
evaluation purposes.
· A
factual record of an observation of a single, specific, significant incident in
the behaviour of a student.
· A
verbal snapshot of an incident.
· A
simple statement of an incident deemed by the observer to be significant with
respect to a given pupil.
· The
spot description of an incident, episode or occurrence i.e., observed and
recorded as being of possible significance.
· An
objective description by the teacher of a significant occurrence or an episode
in the life of the pupil.
Meaning:-
· Informal
device used by the teacher to record behaviour of the students as observed from
time to time.
· It
provides a lasting record of behaviour which may be useful later in
contributing to a judgement about a student.
· It
gives useful information concerning an individual. The observer should be
objective and has to maintain various kinds of social relationships in which
the individual takes part, e.g. Parent-child, pupil-teacher, social
interaction, etc.
· Teachers
will note down the important happenings pertaining to a pupil for future
reference.
· The
teacher describes the events he observed carefully and writes his comments,
takes the signature of the student; he will also sign and keep it into the
file, and will be considered for evaluating the particular student.
Characteristics of anecdotal record:-
· A
factual description of an event, how it occurred; what happened; when it
occurred and under what circumstances the behaviour occurred will be described
by the observer i.e., objective description of pupil’s behaviour recorded from
time to time, along with observer’s comments, the treatment
· Each
anecdotal record should contain a record of a single incident.
· The
incident recorded should be one i.e., considered to be significant to the
pupil’s growth and development.
Purposes:-
· To
furnish the multiplicity of evidence needed for good cumulative record.
· To
substitute for vague generalizations about students specific exact description
of behaviour.
· To
stimulate teachers to look for information i.e., pertinent in helping each
student realize good self-adjustment.
· To
understand individual’s basic personality pattern and his reactions in
different situations.
· The
teacher is able to understand her pupil in a realistic manner.
· It
provides an opportunity for healthy pupil-teacher relationship.
· It
can be maintained in the areas of behaviour that cannot be evaluated by other
methods.
· Helps
the students to improve their behaviour, as it is a direct feedback of an
entire observed incident, the student can analyse his behaviour better.
· Useful
in supplementing and validity observations made by other means.
· Can
be used by students for self appraisal and peer assessment.
Advantages:-
· Supplements
and validates of other structured instruments.
· Provision
of insight into total behavioural incidents.
· Use
of formative feedback.
· Economical
and easy to develop.
Disadvantages:-
· If
carelessly recorded, the purpose will not be fulfilled.
· Subjectivity.
· Lack
of standardization.
· Difficulty
in scoring.
· Time
consuming.
· Limited
application.
Effective use of anecdotal records:-
· Specify
the behaviour to be assessed in advance.
· Limit
observations to those categories or qualities.
· Record
enough of the situations to decrease subjectivity.
· Avoid
too much dependency on memory by recording it time to time. It increases its
objectivity, validity and reliability.
· A
single specific incident has to be recorded (positive and negative aspects) and
consider both in making inferences.
· Relates
anecdotal records directly to the clinical objectives.
Items in anecdotal record:-
· Name
of student, class and school, date of observation.
· Setting
background of the incident.
· Signature
of the observer.
· Interpretation
of the behaviour.
· Recommendations
concerning the behaviour.
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Anecdotal Record Chart for Activity Centre:-
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v http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content/saskatoonint/1/Anecdotal.html
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