What?

Learning journals are written or digital records where students document their thoughts, reflections, and observations about their learning experiences, used for self-assessment, self-regulation, and continuous improvement in the learning process.

How?

Step 1. Set clear expectations. Clearly communicate the purpose, guidelines, and expectations for learning journals to students, including format, frequency, and assessment criteria.

Step 2. Provide prompts or questions. Offer prompts or questions that guide students' reflections and self-assessment, tailored to their age, level, and subject area.

Step 3. Provide feedback. Review and provide constructive feedback on students' learning journals, focusing on their reflections, insights, and areas for improvement. Use feedback as an opportunity for discussion, clarification, and goal-setting.

Why?

Benefits of learning journals:

• enables personalised learning

• encourages reflection and self-assessment

• promotes self-regulation

• improves critical thinking

• enhances writing skills

Theory Score:

Behaviourism ★

Cognitivism ★★

Constructivism ★★★★★

Social-Constructivism ★

Connectivism ★