Anecdotal Records

1. Anecdotal Records
Presented by:
Kshitij Nawani
M.Sc Nursing 1st
year

2. Introduction
Anecdotal records are detailed observations of an
individual's behavior, performance, and interactions
in specific situations.

3. Definition
An anecdotal record (or anecdote) is like a short
story that educators use to record a significant
incident that they have observed.

4. Characteristics of Anecdotal
Record
1) Simple reports of behavior
2) Result of direct observation
3) Accurate and specific
4) Gives context of child's behavior
5) Records unusual and typical behaviors.

5. Purpose of Anecdotal Records
1) The teacher is able to understand his/her pupil in
a realistic manner
2) It provides an opportunity for healthy pupil-
teacher relationship
3) It can be maintained in the areas of behavior that
cannot be evaluated.

6. Items in Anecdotal Records
1) The first part of an Anecdotal Record should be
factual, simple and clear
2) Name of the students
3) Unit/ward/department
4) Date and time
5) Brief report of what happened.

7. Advantages of Anecdotal Records
A) Needs no special training
B) Use of formative feedback
C) Open ended and can catch unexpected events
D) Easy to develop.

8. Disadvantages of Anecdotal
Records
A) If carelessly recorded, the purpose will not be
fulfilled
B) Incidents can be taken out of context
C) It can be subjectively recorded
D) Difficulty in scoring
E) Limited application.

9. Uses of Anecdotal Records
1) Record unusual events, such as accidents.
2) Record children's behavior, skills and interests for
planning purposes.
3) Record how an individual is progressing in a
specific area of development.