Journal keeping : how to use reflective writing for effective learning, teaching, professional insight, and positive change

Summary: This book presents the potential uses and benefits of journals for personal and professional development, and demonstrates journals' potential to foster students' learning, fluency and voice, and creative thinking. The authors present the background to help readers make an informed decision about the value of journals and to determine whether journals will fit appropriately with their teaching objectives or help manage their personal and professional lives. They offer insights and advice on selecting the format or formats and techniques most appropriate for the readers purposes.