Edit and expand the information below: Analysis of Three Documentation Tools in Authentic Assessment Running records (Brightwheel, 2024). Merits: Provides real-time, detailed observations of children’s learning. Captures authentic behaviours and interactions in natural settings Supports individualized instruction by tracking progress over time. Drawbacks: Time-intensive for educators to record consistently. Requires careful training to ensure objectivity in observations. Anecdotal records (Brightwheel, 2024) Merits: Efficient way to document significant learning moments. Allows educators to track social-emotional and cognitive development. Encourages reflective teaching practices and personalized instruction. Drawbacks: Limited scope, as only specific moments are recorded. Subjectivity in interpretation can affect reliability. Portfolios (Rao, M. S. 2024) Merits: Provides a comprehensive view of a child’s learning and development over time. Encourages student self-reflection and parental involvement. Serves as a valuable tool for communicating progress. Drawbacks: Requires significant time for collection and organization. Potential subjectivity in selecting representative work samples.
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Analysis of Three Documentation Tools in Authentic Assessment
Running records (Brightwheel, 2024).
Merits:
Provides real-time, detailed observations of children’s learning.
Captures authentic behaviours and interactions in natural settings
Supports individualized instruction by tracking progress over time.
Drawbacks:
Time-intensive for educators to record consistently.
Requires careful training to ensure objectivity in observations.
Anecdotal records (Brightwheel, 2024)
Merits:
Efficient way to document significant learning moments.
Allows educators to track social-emotional and cognitive development.
Encourages reflective teaching practices and personalized instruction.
Drawbacks:
Limited scope, as only specific moments are recorded.
Subjectivity in interpretation can affect reliability.
Portfolios (Rao, M. S. 2024)
Merits:
Provides a comprehensive view of a child’s learning and development over time.
Encourages student self-reflection and parental involvement.
Serves as a valuable tool for communicating progress.
Drawbacks:
Requires significant time for collection and organization.
Potential subjectivity in selecting representative work samples.

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