Record Keeping

                                    

1. Why record-keeping?

Teachers can use systematic observation as a tool to assess their pupils’ performance. They can check the performance of linguistic and non-linguistic skills (such as interest, motivation, attitudes,…).

 Furthermore, teachers must reflect on what they and their learners are doing and why, and thus explore their own practice. Trying to find answers to questions that arise in the classroom is part of everyday teaching.

2. Who is it for?

Teachers, pupils (a group of children, one particular individual or the whole class), parents.

3. Does it really match up with the original purpose?

It is directly related to assessment and goal settings.

4. What happens to the data collected and recorded?

After they collect and analyse data from their classrooms, teachers must reflect on the results and develop an action plan for what changes need to be made. The next step would be to observe the effects of those changes. It a cyclical process.

5. Who actually uses it and for what purpose?

Teachers can use record-keeping as a tool for structured/systematic observation.

6.  Could it be organized more rationally to save time and effort?

     Recording can be planned as a mechanism for assessing learning and teaching.  

7. Would computerized records assist?

Teachers could record evidences for each pupil (what is useful for reporting his/her progress) in the day-to-day running of the class. The goal of recordkeeping within a computer program is to assist in measuring the progress of students. The strength of students’ s skills can be discovered through recordkeeping. It could have a positive effect on students’ learning process, if they are allowed to access and follow the academic plan as well as measure their own progress.

Assessment Checklist (Record Keeping)

Student’s Name	1st Session	2nd Session	3rd  Session	4th Session
The learner is able to work in class.
The learner is able to do his/her homework.
The learner is able to behave in the proper manner/properly.
The learner is able to participate in class.
The learner is able to work properly in groups.
Notes Student’s  Assessment Checklist Unit: C= Competence N=non-competence W= working on