An anecdotal record is a descriptive tool used by educators to document significant incidents observed in students, providing insight into their behavior and development. This informal method allows teachers to foster a realistic understanding of their pupils and maintain healthy relationships. However, it requires careful documentation to avoid subjectivity and context loss, though it does not necessitate special training.

1. Name: Aitzaz Ahsan
Roll NO: 2k16/B.EDEL/04
TOPIC: Anecdotal Record
Assigned by: DR.AMJAD ALI ARAIN

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

3.  An anecdotal record is descriptive of incidents
or events that are important to the person
observing
 Informal device used by the teacher to record
the behavior of students as observed by him
from time to time.

4.  Simple reports of behavior
 Result of direct observation
 Accurate and specific
 Gives context of child’s behavior
 Records unusual and typical behaviors.

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

6.  The first part of an Anecdotal Record should be
factual, simple and clear
 Name of the students
 Unit/ward/department
 Date and time
 Brief report of what happened.

7.  Needs no special training
 Use of formative feedback
 Open ended and can catch unexpected events
 Easy to develop.

8.  If carelessly recorded, the purpose will not be
fulfilled
 Incidents can be taken out of context
 It can be subjectively recorded
 Difficulty in scoring
 Limited application.

9.  Record unusual events, such as accidents.
 Record children’s behavior, skills and interests
for planning purposes.
 Record how an individual is progressing in a
specific area of development.