MTOP - Exploring the relationship between Outcomes, Visible Learning and Meaningful Documentation

Facilitated by Kylie Brannelly

The five outcomes in the Framework are key reference points against which children’s experiences can be documented and communicated to children, families and other professionals. In doing so, educators can reflect on children’s levels of wellbeing and engagement with learning. Due to the social nature of school age care settings, this evaluation can occur on an individual, as well as a group basis. For example, the whole group may benefit from some experiences planned to foster sportsmanship, plus there may be one or two children who are being more specifically coached and monitored in this area where a lack of skill has been noticed.

One of the biggest challenges facing school age care educators is efficient use of time and the need to document what is significant. What do you document? How do you…