The Power of Documentation in the EC Classroom

#1

100

TRUE OR FALSE

You should document multiple topics at once to save time

False

200

How many reasons are there for documentation?

3

300

What is documentation?

Process of carefully observing children, collecting artifacts about the observation, and displaying items for an audience

400

Name any 2 formats that work as a form of documentation 

Possible answers: bulletin board, websites, class ePortfolios, social media platforms, class books

500

List the reasons of documentation

Showing accountability, extending the learning, making learning visible

#2

100

TRUE OR FALSE

Documenting can be rewarding 

True

200

How many stages of documentation are there?

6

300

Does documentation tell a complete or incomplete story of a student?

Complete 

400

When starting documentation, what should your document instances relate to?

Curriculum goals

500

What are 2 possible examples of documentation artifacts and evidence?

Possible answers: Teacher description, photo of child's work, samples of work, children's comments, teacher/parent comments, teacher transcripts important items or observations

#3

100

TRUE OR FALSE

Documentation helps teachers figure out when a student needs additional supports

True

200

Stage 1 of the documentation experience is...

Deciding to document

300

Who should be involved in the documentation process? 

Teachers, parents, and even your students after the experience!

400

Stage 6 of the documentation experience is....

Documenting decision making

500

What are benefits of documentation with culturally responsive teaching?

Children and families are able to see themselves in different ways/are valued!