Principles and practice of reporting
3.1.9 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practices of reporting to students, parents and caregivers.
Principles of reporting
"The ultimate purpose of reporting is to enhance student learning" (Brady & Kennedy, 2012). To be able to report effectively is to assess effectively.
sumarised below are the principles:
Confidentiality - all results are to be kept confidential to the student and parents with the exception of other teachers within the school that are involved in the teaching of the student. (This is somewhat in opposition to the published results of the HSC in newspapers not only in Australia but in other countries such as UK and USA).
Meaningful - rather than a numbered result inclusion of specific evidence, or comments to allow students to see where their strengths and further development is needed.
Evidence:
Anecdotal records are a means of collecting meaningful assessments to report to parents and students.
Curriculum links - reporting on curriculum outcomes provides clarity and accountability of results.
Educational experiences - both in class and out of class achievements therefore liason with parents is vital.
Student achievement - all student achievement must be celebrated. Demonstration of knowledge(understanding) and ability (application).
Improve learning & motivation - useful feedback can inspire a love of learning in students, whilst directing teacher efforts to more relevant activities.
sumarised below are the principles:
Confidentiality - all results are to be kept confidential to the student and parents with the exception of other teachers within the school that are involved in the teaching of the student. (This is somewhat in opposition to the published results of the HSC in newspapers not only in Australia but in other countries such as UK and USA).
Meaningful - rather than a numbered result inclusion of specific evidence, or comments to allow students to see where their strengths and further development is needed.
Evidence:
Anecdotal records are a means of collecting meaningful assessments to report to parents and students.
Curriculum links - reporting on curriculum outcomes provides clarity and accountability of results.
Educational experiences - both in class and out of class achievements therefore liason with parents is vital.
Student achievement - all student achievement must be celebrated. Demonstration of knowledge(understanding) and ability (application).
Improve learning & motivation - useful feedback can inspire a love of learning in students, whilst directing teacher efforts to more relevant activities.
Reporting to students
Meaningful feedback pointing out strengths and motivating students to improve is more worthwhile than a 'Well done' or 'Great work' . This praise needs to be explicit about certain work so that the student is aware of what level of work they have completed that fits this.
Evidence:
Example of meaningful feedback for writing lesson.
Use a 'feedback sandwich' where you start with a positive remark, then a negative finishing on a positive.
If the work requires improvement, do not neglect giving feedback, instead use tact, privacy and show respect by giving honest and open feedback.
Evidence:
Example of meaningful feedback for writing lesson.
Use a 'feedback sandwich' where you start with a positive remark, then a negative finishing on a positive.
If the work requires improvement, do not neglect giving feedback, instead use tact, privacy and show respect by giving honest and open feedback.
Reporting to parents and caregivers
Nothing should be a surprise to the parents and caregivers in the summative and formal reports. Parents need to be aware of their child's progress throughout the school terms.
Always have on hand a range of assessment methods and evidence to satisfy all parents and caregivers.
Evidence:
Spelling progress records showing detailed results
Always have on hand a range of assessment methods and evidence to satisfy all parents and caregivers.
Evidence:
Spelling progress records showing detailed results