Samantha Ulloa
Week 3
Chapter 3: Using Anecdotal Recordings to Look at Self-Care
Facts
Using Anecdotal Recording
Narrative
 It can be used to portray an incident that
indicates a child’s development in a
specific area.
Open Method
 The reader receives a mental picture of
that event by reading the words.
What to Write About
 Start with the Antecedent—what was the setting
and what took place before the event. Next,
describe the Behavior itself in detail, not
summarized. And finally, note the Consequences of
the behavior: What was the effect on the child or
those around her
Learning Stories
 It captures the action and communication, and then
adds the observer’s comments to make meaning
from what is observed and what can come next.
Keeping Inferences out of Anecdotal Recording
The Language of Observation
 While narrative recording allows less room for bias,
the selection of words can subtly suggest the
reader’s less-than-objective description.
Anecdotal Differs from Diary
 It summarizes actions, draws conclusions, and leaves
out information that could be useful.
How to find the Time
 Smart phones or tablets can record audio and video,
as well as text.
What to Do with This Information
 This recording can be compared to earlier incidents:
“Compare anecdotal record of 2/13 to those of
9/27, 10/14, and 12/20 to see the progress Sherita
has made.”
Reflection
 Recording any daily activities or incident from
the child is beneficial so that the parents can see
a physical copy of what occurred.
 I always prefer writing down things in detail
because of these who are visuals, they can
picture what I am trying to say in writing.
 This guide is a good use since it gives me those
beginning steps of what to write. It is not
complex so it is easy. Once I have quite mastered
the activity, then I could begin to incorporate
more complex details.
 By first writing down the action the child did is
good because it is a fact. I could then add my
own commentary to the side or using a different
color so that I am thinking while k=jotting down
observations.
 The words you use in the observation is
important because it could interpret as a fact or
an inference. The book gave great examples that
I would have not thought would be problematic.
 Diaries are different from anecdotal for the
reason it mentions. These anecdotal should be in
depth and specific there aren’t any missing
pieces of information.
 Smart phones are a great way to record of what
is occurring so that I can go back and look at it
exactly without guessing. But there is a risk
because the child may act differently due to
being recorded.
 The purpose of observing and writing every
detail is not just for fun but rather to use a
reference and see the progress in the child’s
development. Going back to see how the child’s
stick figures in their painting have evolved.
 Looking at Self-Care Skills
Development of Self-Care Skills
 It demonstrates an increasing self-responsibility that
is an indicator of maturity
Self-Care and Autonomy
 Teachers still need to be protective and restrictive
while allowing the child opportunities to begin to be
more independent.
When to Help and when Not to
 Children who have had no experience of success in
becoming independent have a fundamental lack of
confidence in their own self-worth.
Observing Self-Care Skills
 In the classroom as well, children become
competent in self-care as they learn the routines.
Little ritual songs or signals, such as music or a bell,
work better than an adult yelling, “Pick-up time!”
Self-Care Skills and Intentional Teaching
 Upon consideration, taking care of one’s own body
functions involves many areas of development and
contributes not only to physical but also emotional
well-being.
Helping All Children with Self-Care Skills
 Information on the child’s self-care skills can be
gathered from families and observed in the natural
routines of the day in the group setting.
Children with Special Needs
 Reviewing of the routines of the day and setting
specific goals for the child in each routine can be
implemented and serve as communication between
all team members, family, and the child.
 Self-Care skills are important because it is the
path of independency of the child. They are now
able to wash their hands after using the toilet
without being reminded. It teaches them
responsibilities from an early age.
 When children reach the age where they want to
explore, the teacher should have a boundary.
They should let the child explore but also remind
them of the consequences they can face when
they do not follow directions.
 I think it is important that he parents begins to
introduce independence to the child. The child
will have the sense of being a “big kid” and
wanting to accomplish more.
 Doing fun activities while cleaning, washing
hands or even eating makes the child to want to
do those things since it comes with
entertainment.
 There are many ways of taking care one’s own
body by having good hygiene, resting your brain
when feeling stressed or working out.
 Every child at home may have different customs
of how they self-care. Therefore, asking the
parent and seeing if there are any particular
things that should be done so they don’t
interfere with the child’s culture.
 Meeting with child with special needs and
explaining them what needs to be done so there
is comfort. When it becomes a routine, the child
will feel at ease since they are familiar and will
want to create goals.