Pondering a Quote regarding Documentation:
I love the following quote to continue thinking about not just reflecting the work of the child- but how are we truly showcasing the thinking process of the child. I believe that if we had this goal in mind as we are hanging items on our walls and deciding how to document children’s learning- not just the end product but the process as well- it would serve as an incredible focal point for student conversations as well as provide an amazing visible display of what children are learning through play and exploration for parents, administrators and other stakeholders- what are your thoughts?
Documentation is not pretty pictures of engaged children. Rather, it captures
the thinking process:
What motivated [students] to begin, continue, change direction?
What were the breakthroughs, the pivotal remarks or actions?
How did they solve the problem?
The goal is to enable whoever reads a panel to understand what the child attempted and how they went about it, to see stimulus, process, and outcome. -A. Lewin-Benham
Journey into Early Childhood 
Hi Debra! I’ve just come across this wonderful website: thank you so much! I am particularly struck by the insightful quote on documentation and would like to find out exactly where it is from (I understand it is from Ann Lewin-Benham, but would like to find out which book/where). Can you help me out? Thank you!
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The quote comes from:
Lewin- Benham, A. (2006). Possible Schools: The Reggio Approach to Urban Education. New York: Teacher’s College Press.
THANKS!
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