ECH 328 Practicum
Anecdotal Records
An anecdotal record is a detailed account of a specific episode that is of particular interest or concern. The purpose of anecdotal records is to give an accurate account of everything that happened within a given period of time. You will pick a child to observe in the classroom during an activity or center time and record everything that happens in 10 minutes.
Exact time observation began9:15amExact time observation ended9:25am
Record everything you observed during the 10 minutes.
Reflect on what you were feeling as you observed.
Give three examples of how this method of observation would be meaningful and necessary as a teacher.
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