MICRO TEACHING

ON

ANECDOTAL RECORDS (AR)

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GENERAL
OBJECTIVE

At the end of the class the group will gain adequate knowledge regarding anecdotal records and will be able to apply this knowledge skilfully
with positive attitude.

At the end of class students will be able to;

defines Anecdotal Record.

explains meaning of Anecdotal record

describes the characteristics of Anecdotal record

Specific objectives list downs purpose or uses of Anecdotal record

explains guidelines of Anecdotal record

enumerates advantages of Anecdotal record

enlists disadvantages of Anecdotal record

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Sl: Tim Specific Content Teaching Student A-V aid evaluation
No: e Objective Method Activity
I 2mts INTRODUCTION
An anecdotal record is an observation that is Teacher
written like a short story. They are descriptions of introduces
incidents or events that are important to the person the topic.
observing. Anecdotal records are short, objective and
as accurate as possible. A factual record of an
observation of a single specific, significant incident in
the behaviour of a student. Is a written description of a
specific incident for which a teacher has observed.
ANOUNCEMENT OF TOPIC
ANECDOTAL RECORD
II a. 3mts At the end of DEFINITION Teacher Actively LCD
the class the Anecdotal records can be defined as a brief description defines listen and
student will of an observed behaviour that appears significant for anecdotal take down
be able to evaluation purposes. It is a factual record of an records notes.
define observation of a single specific, significant incident of
anecdotal the behaviour of a student.

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records. R. Sudha
Anecdotal records are a record of some significant
item of conduct, a record of an episode in the life of
students, a word picture of the student in action, a
word snapshot at the moment of the incident, any What is
narration of events in which may be significant about anecdotal
his personality. Randall. record?

MEANING OF ANECDOTAL RECORDS

II b 3mts explain the They should contain a factual description of what Teacher Actively Chalkboar
meaning of happened, when it happened and under what explains the listening d
anecdotal circumstance the behaviour occurred. Each record meaning of and taking
record. should contain a record of single incident. The incident anecdotal notes. What is the
record should be that is considered to significant to the records. meaning of
pupil’s growth and development. anecdotal
record?
CHARACTERISTICS
They should contain a factual description of what
happened, when it happened, and under what
II c. 4mts describe circumstances the behaviour occurred. Teacher Asking
characteristic  The interpretations and recommended action describes the doubts. LCD
s of anecdotal should be noted separately from the characteristic

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record description. s of anecdotal
 Each anecdotal record should contain a record records.
of a single incident.
 Simple reports of behaviour
 Result of direct observation.
 Accurate and specific
 Gives context of child's behaviour
 Records typical or unusual behaviour.
 The record should be regarded as confidential.
 To understand individual basic personality
pattern and his reaction in different situations. What are
 The teacher is able to understand her pupil in a the
realistic manner. . characterist
 Help the student to improve their behaviour, as ics of AR?
it is a direct feedback to an entire observed
incident.
PURPOSE Teacher list
II d. 5mts list down the • To furnish the multiplicity of evidence needed for downs the Actively
purposes good cumulative record. AR. listening
LCD
of AR. • To stimulate teachers to look for information i.e
pertinent in helping each student realize good self-
adjustment.

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• Record unusual events, such as accidents.
• Record children's behaviour, skills and interests for
planning purposes.
• Record how an individual is progressing in a specific
area of development.
• Clear, complete, accurate and factual documentation
provides a reliable, permanent record of patient care.
• To understand individual’s basic personality pattern
and his reactions in different situations.
• The teacher is able to understand her pupil in a
realistic manner.
• It provides an opportunity for healthy pupil- teacher
relationship.
• It can be maintained in the areas of behaviour that What are
cannot be evaluated by other systematic method. the uses or
• Can be used by students for self-appraisal and peer purposes of
assessment. AR?

explain GUIDELINES FOR MAKING ANECDOTAL Teacher

II e. 5mts guidelines for RECORD explains Listening

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making AR • Keep a notebook handy to make brief notes to remind guidelines for
you of incidents you wish to include in the record. making AR. LCD
Also include the name, time and setting in your notes.
• Write the record as soon as possible after the event.
The longer you leave it to write your anecdotal record,
the more subjective and vaguer the observation will
become.
• It contains identity, the time, child, date and setting.
Describe the actions and what was said.
• Include the responses of other people if they relate to
the action.
• Describe the event in the sequence that it occurred.
• Record should be complete.
• They should be compiled and filed. What are
• They should be emphasized as an educational the
resource. guidelines
• The teacher should have practice and training in for making
making observations and writing records. AR?

enumerate the ADVANTAGES OF ANECDOTAL RECORDS Teacher

II.f 3mts advantages of • Supplements and validates of other structured enumerates Actively

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anecdotal instruments. the listening
record • Provision of insight into total behavioural incidents. advantages of and taking Pamphlet
• Needs no special training. anecdotal notes.
• Use of formative feedback. record
• Economical and easy to develop. What are
• Open ended and can catch unexpected events. the
• Can select behaviours’ or events of interest and advantages
ignore others, or can sample a wide range of of AR?
behaviours’
enlist the Teacher
II g. 3mts disadvantages DISADVANTAGES OF ANECDOTAL RECORDS enlists the Listen
of AR. • If carelessly recorded, the purpose will not be disadvantage actively.
fulfilled. s of AR. Chart
• Only records events of interest to the person doing
the observing.
Quality of the record depends on the memory of the
person doing the observing.
• Incidents can be taken out of context.
• Subjectivity
• Lack of standardization. What are
• Difficulty in scoring. the
• Time consuming. disadvanta

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• May miss out on recording specific types of Teacher ges of AR?
III. 1mts behaviour. summarises
• Limited application. the topic
SUMMARY
Anecdotal records are objective descriptions of
behaviour recorded on plain paper or a form. The
notation should include who was observed, by whom,
when and where. The notation comprises a description
of the setting or background and the incident and
interpretation and recommendations may be included.
The format for these can vary from loosely structured
“plus/ minus” observation notes to structured lists of
observations in relation to specified clinical objectives.
They may be recorded on separate cards or as running
IV 1mt accounts, one for each student, on separate pages of a
notebook.
Recapitulation
What is the importance of anecdotal record?
V 1mt What is the main advantage of AR?
Who is the responsible one to keep an anecdotal
VI 1mt record?
What are the advantages of AR?

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What are the disadvantages of AR?
Assignment
VII 1mt Write down an assignment on importance of anecdotal Teacher
records. Submit on 12-02-2020 at I year MS.c. class concluding
room before 4 pm. the topic.
Conclusion
A good anecdotal record keeps the objective
description of an incident separate from any
interpretation of the behaviour’s meaning. Informal
device used by the teacher to record behaviour of
students as observed by him from time to time. It
provides a lasting record of behaviour which may be
useful later in contributing to a judgment about a
student.
STUDENT REFERENCE
1. D. Ellekkuvana Bhaskara Raj, Nima Basker,
Text book of Nursing Education, EMMESS
publications, second edition, page No 270-271
2. R. Sudha. “Nursing education principles and
concepts” Jaypee brothers’ medical publishers,
New Delhi,2013. Page No:179-180
3. B. sankaranaranan, B. Sindhu, Learning and

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Teaching nursing, Brainfill, 2013. P.108
Teachers reference
1. D. Ellekkuvana Bhaskara Raj, Nima Basker, Text
book of Nursing Education, EMMESS publications,
second edition, page No:270-271
2. R. Sudha. “Nursing education principles and
concepts” Jaypee brothers’ medical publishers, New
Delhi,2013. Page No:179-180
3. B. sankaranaranan, B. Sindhu, Learning and
Teaching nursing, Brainfill, 2013. P no 180
4. Basavanthappa, BT, Community health nursing,
Jaypee publishers, second edition 2008, page no.
5. Pars k. text book of preventive and social Medition
Banarsidas Bhannot publishers 20th edition 2009. P
no:115-116
6. Sharma Kumar Dinesh communication &
educational technology, lotus publishers
2ndedition2012, page no. 142-143.

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