ABSTRACT
Recording and documentation, an integral component of fieldwork, are critical tools in fieldwork learning and evaluation. To be able to record or document well, the learner must be clear about the significance of writing fieldwork records. The learner must also know the different ways to document fieldwork experiences and utilise the recording for reflection, analysis, as well as plan for further work.
This chapter will focus on understanding the meaning and significance of recording and documentation and highlight the different concepts that are used while preparing fieldwork recordings. The Chapter will include: meaning of fieldwork recording and documentation, purpose of fieldwork recording, different kinds of documentation, guidelines for developing skills for effective recording, utilising recording as a tool for self-directed learning and growth, integrating concepts while recording (critical thinking, process, reflection, analysis, and goal setting), role of the supervisor/field instructor in motivating students towards effective recording, utilising recording for the purpose of assessment and evaluation of fieldwork.
