The Importance Of School Records In Schools

During the summer, teachers are busy preparing for the new school year. The teachers will use different resources to decorate, organize the room, go over the curriculum and build a strong relationship with the coworkers. However, there is one resource that causes a big controversial argument among the educators. That is whether or not to examine school records to learn about their incoming students before school starts. Some of the educators believe that teachers should examine school records to learn about their incoming students to establish realistic expectations, but some of the educators believe that teachers should not examine school records because they might make prejudgments on the student. I believe, it is necessary for the teachers …show more content…
Student’s cumulative file and examples of student work provides additional information to the teachers. Teachers will understand individuals’ strengths and weaknesses by looking at the previous work. However, some might argue that teachers should not examine school records because they can make prejudgment on the student. They believe school records will influence the teacher’s initial expectations about what students are capable of achieving and views on the student. They also think, teachers are unable to view students with a “clean slate”. This statement is false because in school environment, it is impossible to view students with a “clean slate.” If you go into the hallways, meetings, and lounge, teachers will discuss about your students either positively or negatively. Therefore, it is important for the teachers to remind themselves not to use records for making judgments about the students. Teachers should use the school records for information and to collect general idea to understand them. The clear purpose of examining the school records will help the teachers to create general expectations of the classroom and the students. Understanding and having a general idea of the student before school start will help teachers and students to develop positive relationships and allows instruction to begin …show more content…
The classroom environment is a very important factor in students learning and growth. As a teacher, I want to create a classroom environment, where I can encourage a cooperative learning experience for my students. Classroom environments should help encourage students to develop new knowledge and give them the opportunities to practice various types of skills. Therefore, teachers must know physical or serious emotional difficulties of the students. School records and IEP will inform teachers who will need physical accommodation to range the classroom to meet a certain student’s need. Teachers’ full understanding of medical issues like medication or an allergic reaction will prepare them for the emergency. Teachers can create an emergency phonebook or write special notes in the classroom to remind them and to create a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for every individual in the classroom. Teachers can create seating arrangement to help and motivate students to learn from each other’s. Teachers can arrange gifted students or patient students with student with disability or who needs extra motivation or guidance. Some might argue that first impression may be inaccurate and previous information may be biased, invalid or can be outdated. However, extra research and being careful with reading school records will inform and