Jane Norman College - Capable, Confident & Curious Module 7

Pedagogical Documentation; the What, Why, and How

Documentation makes children’s learning, ideas, thinking and strategies visible, and serves to communicate to others – parents, colleagues, the community – not only what is happening in our setting, but how, and why the documented play or event is important. It is a crucial part of reflective practice and ongoing professional learning for educators, and also a way to revisit past events with children.

In this module, through examples, discussion, and hands-on work, participants will:

Be introduced to the many forms of documentation, and which type to use in which situation

Understand the difference between display, documentation, and pedagogical documentation

Discover tools that will assist in developing documentation as a regular part of their day

Understand the multiple ways in which documentation can be used: Communication, Reflection, Planning-next-steps, Revisiting with Children