1) Anecdotal records are brief written descriptions of observed behaviors or events that are considered significant. They provide insight into incidents in a student's behavior. 2) The objectives of the class are for students to understand what anecdotal records are, their purpose and guidelines for making them, and advantages and disadvantages. 3) Anecdotal records have the advantages of providing insight into behaviors, not requiring special training, and being economical. Their disadvantages include potential subjectivity and records being taken out of context.

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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 list downs purpose or uses of Anecdotal
record explains guidelines of Anecdotal record
enumerates advantages of Anecdotal record
enlists disadvantages of Anecdotal record
GENERAL
OBJECTIVE
Specific objectives

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II a.
2mts
3mts
At the end of
the class the
student will
be able to
define
anecdotal
INTRODUCTION
An anecdotal record is an observation that is
written like a short story. They are descriptions of
incidents or events that are important to the person
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
DEFINITION
Anecdotal records can be defined as a brief description
of an observed behaviour that appears significant for
evaluation purposes. It is a factual record of an
observation of a single specific, significant incident of
the behaviour of a student.
LECTURE
CUM
DISCUSSION
LECTURE
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DISCUSSION
LCD

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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 narration of
events in which may be significant about his personality.
Randall.
What is
anecdotal
record?
II b 3mts explain
meaning
anecdotal
record.
the
of MEANING OF ANECDOTAL RECORDS
They should contain a factual description of what
happened, when it happened and under what
circumstance the behaviour occurred. Each record should
contain a record of single incident. The incident record
should be that is considered to significant to the pupil’s
growth and development.
Teacher
explains the
meaning of
anecdotal
records.
Chalkboar
d
What is the
meaning of
anecdotal
record?
II c. 4mts
Describe
characteristic
s of anecdotal
CHARACTERISTICS
They should contain a factual description of what
happened, when it happened, and under what
circumstances the behaviour occurred.
The interpretations and recommended action
should be noted separately from the Teacher
describes the
characteristic LCD

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II d. 5mts
record
list down the
purposes of
AR.
description.
 Each anecdotal record should contain a record 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.
 The teacher is able to understand her pupil in a
realistic manner.
 Help the student to improve their behaviour, as it is a
direct feedback to an entire observed incident.
PURPOSE
•To furnish the multiplicity of evidence needed for good
cumulative record.
•To stimulate teachers to look for information i.e pertinent
in helping each student realize good selfadjustment.
s of anecdotal
records.
.
Teacher
downs Ar
list
the
LCD
What are
the
characterist
ics of AR?

5. II e. 5mts
explain
guidelines for
• Record unusual ev 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
cannot be evaluated by other systematic method.
•Can be used by students for self-appraisal and peer
assessment.
GUIDELINESFORMAKINGANECDOTAL
RECORD Teacher
explains
What are
the uses or
purposes of
AR?

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II.f 3mts
making AR
enumerate the
advantages of
• Keep a notebook handy to make brief notes to remind
you of incidents you wish to include in the record.
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.
•They should be emphasized as an educational resource.
•The teacher should have practice and training in
making observations and writing records.
ADVANTAGES OF ANECDOTAL RECORDS
• Supplements and validates of other
structured
guidelines for
making AR.
Teacher
enumerates
LCD
What are
the
guidelines
for making
AR?

7. anecdotal record instruments.
•Provision of insight into total behavioural incidents.
•Needs no special training.
•Use of formative feedback.
•Economical and easy to develop.
•Open ended and can catch unexpected events.
•Can select behaviours’ or events of interest and ignore
others, or can sample a wide range of
behaviours’
the advantages
of anecdotal
record
Pamphlet
What are
the advantages
of AR?
II.g, 3mts enlist the
disadvantages
of AR.
DISADVANTAGES OF ANECDOTAL RECORDS
•If carelessly recorded, the purpose will not be fulfilled.
•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.
•Difficulty in scoring.
•Time consuming.
Teacher enlists
the
disadvantage s
of AR.
Chart
What are
the disadvanta

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III.
V
1mts
1mt
•May miss out on recording specific types of behaviour.
•Limited application.
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 accounts, one for each student, on
separate pages of a notebook.
Recapitulation
What is the importance of anecdotal record?
What is the main advantage of AR?
Who is the responsible one to keep an anecdotal record?
What are the advantages of AR?
What are the disadvantages of AR?
Teacher
summarises the
topic
ges of AR?

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VII 1mt 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.
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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
Teacher
concluding the
topic.

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4. Ellekkuvana Bhaskara Raj, Nima Basker, Text book
of Nursing Education, EMMESS publications, second
edition, page No:270-271
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Jaypee brothers’ medical publishers, New Delhi,2013. Page
No:179-180
6. B. sankaranaranan, B. Sindhu,
Learning and Teaching nursing, Brainfill, 2013.
P no 180

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