Reference no: EM133105990

Reflective Learning Journal #1

Overview

Writing a reflective learning journal helps you: 

• bring together theory and practice,
• yield better understanding of the course material 

For your development as a successful and independent learner, it helps you to:

• See your strength and weakness as a learner
• Find out the methods of learning which suit your own learning style
• Notice how you can improve your learning in the future
• Gain a clearer picture of your learning progress and so in a better position to plan your learning

Journal Content

1. Cover Page: Convey the objective of this journal in a direct, visual manner. A visual communicates the importance of the words that follow inside the journal. Be specific and be purposeful!
2. Introduction
3. Content: Length The emphasis is on quality rather than quantity. A major benefit of reflective journal writing is to develop the habit of reflecting on one's process of learning, and a habit only develops through regular practice over time.

Journal Prompts

1) How does what I learn in class relate to my other experiences?

2) What implications does the class (lecture, discussion, group work, etc.) have regarding my learning?

3) What difficulties or challenges have I encountered in applying my knowledge in dealing with everyday situations?

4) What would be the causes for those difficulties and how can I overcome them?

5) What is next?