This week in class we talked about documentation and what it means to document a child's learning. Documentation is a dynamic record of child progress that can be done so many different ways, it can also include photos, the child's work, and graphs or drawings showing data and the inquiry and findings. Documentation helps drive instruction and helps keep a record of what the students know and need to know.
We also talked about the difference between conventional documentation and Reggio Emilia.
In conventional documentation, we learned that it can be shown in various ways like collages, portfolios, student artwork, and graphs. However, with Reggio Emilia, we learned this way through first-person interactions where the student is the protagonist and the teacher is an attentive listener.
When I become a future educator I will have to be able to keep a record of all of my students that way my data and records can help me better gear my instruction. I want to be able to make a difference in students' lives and one of the ways I can do that is by keeping records and documenting everything. Documentation can help drive my instruction.
I love that you highlighted the different styles of documentation. This was very easy to read. I also want to keep data and records of everything when I become an educator to always make sure I am meeting the needs of my students.
ReplyDeleteI thought your blog was very concise, and had a lot of information. I would agree that taking documentation of children will help create a better understanding of the child and their progress for teachers, families and even the student.
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