Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP Learning Journals - developing the reflective teacher & student September 20111

What is Reflective Practice?  Discuss  Discuss what issues may arise in developing a reflective approach to learning and teaching. Be prepared to feedback and discuss Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP September

Linking theory with practice- Kolb’s learning cycle Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP September

Learning from our observations means that we need to:  Avoid just descriptions of events. Consider  What – is going well or not so well /happened / might have happened /how you reacted/ you did or might do/ might be the next step/ what you said/ the consequences/ challenges  Why – something is going well or not / happened or didn’t/ you reacted / felt in a particular way  How – did you do something/ it feels: for you & others/ do you know/ it can be changed or resolved  When – has this occurred/ happened before/ Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP What is a reflective journal ?  Have you used a reflective journal before?  May be called a learning log or reflective log or diary but it is not the same as a personal diary.  Let us consider how it differs from a personal diary…. September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP A reflective journal…  Has no hard and fast rules  Has a personal style.  It contains impressions, descriptions, thoughts and feelings  Can be used as a tool for analysis and reflection  Over time patterns and relationships emerge which were previously isolated events. September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP A journal can take any form …  Diary, notebook, Ring file, scrapbook, album  E-file  Jottings, prose, drawings, diagrams, cartoon strips, photographs, cuttings, annotated documents … September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP Who is a journal for? September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP Your journal is for …  YOU!  You might share with a colleague/s as response partner/s. Try to establish this special relationship with a ‘critical friend’  You might write jointly. September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP Ownership and meaning …  When learners make journals ‘their own’ they are more useful and meaningful… SEE EXAMPLES – which format appeals to you? September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP What might you record in your journal? September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP You might record …  information  events  contexts  roles  relationships and interactions  emotions and responses September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP When might you use your journal? September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP You might use your journal …  During events, discussions, readings  Immediately after events, discussions, readings  Later - after time to reflect. September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP Session Task Think about:  What led you to start this course?  Why now?  Why The University of Winchester? September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP Session Task  What sort of information did you record?  How did you feel about the task?  Is there anything you would like to add at this stage? If so, annotate your journal now. FEED BACK September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP  Now, if you feel comfortable, share your writing with a colleague/s. Can you identify common themes?  What have you both clarified or learnt from this task and discussion?  Can you annotate your entry with new ideas or feelings? FEED BACK September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP So, what can you find out through keeping a journal?  What happened?  What were the facts?  What was the context for the events?  What was my role?  What feelings and sense surrounded the event?  What did I do?  What was the role of others? / What did they do? Continued September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP What can you find out through keeping a journal? Continued  What did others feel about the situation?  What were the significant events that took place?  What else might I have done?  What are the implications?  What do I need to do next?  And … September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP Directed Task  Return to your writing later this week. Reflect on your ideas and add annotations. You are not ‘correcting’ your work, but noting additional thoughts, changes in thinking and reasons for those changes.  Consider sharing your writing … and allow a colleague to respond to your reflections. September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP Directed Task  Think about how you might use your journal for professional development during and after the course.  What are the issues for you of keeping a reflective journal?  What are the issues for you of reflective practice?  How might you address the issues you have identified?  Find a reference/s to journal writing in the library or on the internet. September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP Reminder If you wish to recap, these notes can be found on the Learning Network. September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP Reference  You can read Marcia Popp (1997) at books.google.com 4C&pg=PP1&dq=Marcia+Popp&sig=3I4- LpbKipLqr1ijm8k2YixhCUY#PPA48,M1 (accessed 28/07/10) September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP Reference  Kit Field K (2006) Writing a Reflective learning Journal, CPD Update Sept 2006 at g-reflective-learning-journal-642 (accessed 28/07/10 ) g-reflective-learning-journal-642 Kelly Christey of Westlands School, Sittingbourne, describes the initial problems and subsequent benefits of keeping a journal. September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP Bibliography  Cottrell, S. (2003) The Study Skills handbook Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan  Fulwiler, T. (1987) (Ed.)The Journal Book Portsmouth NH: Boynton/Cook  Holly, M.L. (1987) Keeping a Personal Professional Journal Deakin: University Press  Moon, J. (1999) Learning Journals London: Kogan Page  Moon, J. (2004) A Handbook of Reflective and Experiential Learning London: Routledge Falmer (available through the library online book service – Dawsonera)  Popp, M. S. (1997) Learning journals in the K-8 classroom : exploring ideas and information in the content areas Mahwah NJ: : L. Erlbaum Associates September

Year 1 Induction (Science) 2011 Reflective Journals 1 KP  Enjoy Semester 1 – and be reflective! September