Learning Journals: A Handbook for Reflective Practice and Professional Development

by Moon; Jennifer

• ISBN13: 9780415403757
• ISBN10: 0415403758
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2006-12-04
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Journal-writing is an increasingly common technique in initial education and professional development in many professions. Fully updated with new theory and practical material, this second edition ofLearning Journalsoffers guidance on keeping and using journals and gives step-by-step advice on integrating journal writing on taught courses and in training and professional development. Essentials covered include: the nature of learning journals and how we learn from them the broad range of uses of learning journals, including portfolios, and personal and professional development the depth and quality of reflection in learning journals the use of narrative and story-telling techniques in journals the assessment of learning journals and reflective writing With useful exercises and activities that enhance learning journal work in a structured manner, Learning Journals is invaluable reading for students in higher education and all professionals,particularly those working in the health service.

Author Biography

Jennifer A. Moon researches learning at the Centre for Excellence in Media Practice, Bournemouth University, UK

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
1 Backgrounds: an introduction to learning journals	1
2 Learning from learning journals: journals and the process of learning	17
3 How students learn from learning journals: journal-writing as a process that accentuates favourable conditions for learning	26
4 Quality and depth in reflection and learning journals	36
5 The uses of learning journals	44
6 Journals in teaching and learning in higher education	57
7 Journals in professional education and development	71
8 Learning journals and personal development	81
9 Starting to write a learning journal	90
10 Assessing journals and other reflective writing	107
11 The enrichment and broadening of journal processes through the link with story	122
12 Examples of journals	132
13 Activities to enhance learning from journals	141
Resources	158
References	182
Index	197