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Learning journals [electronic book] : a handbook for reflective practice and professional development / Jennifer A. Moon.

By: Moon, Jennifer A.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London ; New York : Routledge, 2006Edition: Second edition.Description: online resource (viii, 200 pages).Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780415403764 (hardback) ; 9780203969212 (e-book).Subject(s): Learning | Diaries -- AuthorshipGenre/Form: Electronic booksAdditional physical formats: Print version: : Learning journals : a handbook for reflective practice and professional development.DDC classification: 370.1523 Online resources: E-book Also available in print form.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Fully updated with important new theory and practical material, this second edition of Learning Journals offers guidance on keeping and using journals and gives step-by-step advice on integrating journal writing on taught courses, in training and professional development and in supporting personal development planning (PDP) activities. Key topics 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 assessment of learning journals and reflective writing the use of narrative and story-telling techniques in journals.

With useful exercises and activities that enhance learning journal work in a structured manner, Learning Journals is invaluable reading for teachers and students in higher education, for all professionals, particularly those working in the health services and business and training and for all those who want to learn more about keeping a fulfilling personal journal.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [182]-196) and index.

CIT Module PSYC 9011 - Supplementary reading

Also available in print form.

Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • 1 Backgrounds: Some Introductions to Learning Journals Chapter
  • 2 Learning From Learning Journals: Journals and the Process of Learning
  • 3 How Students Learn From Learning Journals: Journal Writing as a Process that Accentuates Favourable Conditions for Learning
  • 4 Quality and Depth in Reflection and Learning Journals
  • 5 The Uses of Learning Journals
  • 6 Journals in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
  • 7 Journals in Professional Education and Development
  • 8 Learning Journals and Personal Development
  • 9 Starting to Write a Learning Journal
  • 10 Assessing Journals and Other Reflective Writing
  • 11 The Enrichment and Broadening of Journal Processes Through the Link with Story
  • 12 Examples of Journals
  • 10 Activities to Enhance Learning from Journals

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Jennifer A. Moon researches learning in the Centre for Excellence in Media Practice, Bournemouth University, and an Independent Consultant.

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