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Reflective journals are an opportunity to demonstrate your skills of critical reflection, reflective practice and reflexivity. In writing a reflective journal you have the opportunity to contribute new ideas and thinking to the subject matter and its relation to practice. The purpose of the journal is to encourage you to engage with some aspect ...
• Help understand the importance of reflection and to practice using the tools and techniques to support reflective practice • Allow the exploration of work experiences and to make sense of them in the context
Journals and learning logs can be used to reflect on a range of issues and situations from numerous viewpoints and perspectives (RMIT, 2006). RMIT (2006) lists six types of reflections. The following descriptions depict a reflection on university student groups and drinking. Possible student comments are in italics.
Here are extracts from a sample reflective journal written by ‘Chrissy’ for a first year nursing course. Read the example paying attention to the structure and language used.
Writing a Reflective Journal. Why is critical reflection important for learning? Reflection is essential to help us develop our understanding about ourselves, our learning experiences, our responses to what we're learning, and to develop and continue as effective practitioners throughout our professional life.
Prompts for reflective writing. For a critical reflection, based on specific ‘events’ (or possibly ‘critical incidents’): 1. Describe the event (what, when, where, who?) 2. Why have you chosen this event /s to reflect on? 3. What kinds of emotions does this event involve (e.g. at the time) 4. What actions did you take: a. at the time.
Reflective journals are a useful tool for lecturers to see how a student engages with course concepts over a period of time. If you are interested in reflective practice for your own practice, see the LIU's resource for lecturers on reflective practice.
