Reflective Learning Journal反思性学习杂志.doc

Reflective Learning Journal PAGE Reflective Learning Journal Teacher Guide Content HYPERLINK What is Reflective Learning Journal? 2 HYPERLINK Positive outcomes expectable 2 HYPERLINK Designing a Reflective Learning Journal 3 HYPERLINK The Prompt Questions Bank 5 HYPERLINK Implementing Reflective Learning Journal 9 HYPERLINK Appendix 11 Sample guide for student Reflective Learning Journal PAGE 9 What is Reflective Learning Journal? It is a piece of writing which allows students to record thoughts and insights about their own learning experience. It encourages students to review and consolidate learning, to evaluate performance, to plan future learning based on past learning experience. In such a way, students become capable to take charge of their own learning, and eventually to develop into independent life long learners. The term “Reflection” has been used widely colloquially and in academic disciplines, such as psychology and education. Nevertheless, in both settings, it simply means the process of thinking deeply with one’s awareness and conscious effort on an issue or event. The product of such a highly engaged cognitive process would be informing insights, strategies, plans and predictions on the issue one vigorously ponders upon. Psychologist and educators further differentiate two kinds of reflective thinking: reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action. The former suggests a simultaneous monitoring when performing or practicing a task; the latter suggests a retrospective evaluation after the task is accomplished. With the meaning of the word “reflection” bears, writing something reflective becomes very meaningful and fruitful in the process of learning, which is one of the reasons why the use of Reflective Learning Journal in teaching has a rather long history. Reflective learning journal is well-accepted by many educators and teachers because it helps students to narrow the gaps between theories and practice, and most importantly heighte