Documentation

The following are a variety of research based strategies to support the implementation of pedagogical documentation. 

Making Learning Visible Through Pedagogical Documentation by Carol Ann Wien, 
York University
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/childcare/Wien.pdf

Capacity Building Series K-2 Pedagogical Documentation
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/CBS_Pedagogical.pdf

According to Lucy West, lead researcher, Metamorphosis: Teaching Learning Communities, Inc. is dedicated to helping districts design and enact effective professional learning initiatives that result in increased student achievement through improved instruction and the development of pedagogical content knowledge. Lucy West recommends the following tools are effective strategies to capture student learning. 

Video – Develop specific criteria while watching the video to determine strengths and next steps.

Audio - Develop specific criteria while watching the video to determine strengths and next steps.

Apps - Doodlecast Pro, Show Me (interactive whiteboard to explain student thinking), Explain it, Educreations (app and online tool)

Documentation Panels - helps to make the learning visible and represents a journey of inquiry based learning.