1. Reflective Journals
Dr. Mable Josy

2. What is a Reflective Journal?
relating to deep thought
thoughtful
Journal
a daily (periodical) record of events of a personal nature
a diary

3. Purposes of Reflective Journals
To deepen the quality of learning
in the form of critical thinking
developing a questioning attitude
To enable understanding of own learning process
To increase active involvement with personal ownership of learning
To enhance the professional self in practice
To augment the personal valuing of the self towards self- empowerment
To enrich creativity by making better use of intuitive understanding

4. Helps to understand … School as a microcosm of society
Functioning of a school as a holistic system
Classroom dynamics
Inter-relationships
Teacher
Student
School personnel

5. Is a means of … Analyzing and reasoning through a dilemma
Linking understanding with classroom / school practices
Building understanding by writing what is learned
Enhancing development of reflection

6. Reflective process response to an experience
a way of triggering insights
reflection of the experience
a record of events

7. Suggested Format Day and date
Brief sequencing of the events of the day
Detailed focus on one or two episodes
Critical analysis of events using multiple perspectives

8. Range of Issues Classroom School Physical environment
Teaching learning process
Classroom interaction
Lab activities by students /demonstration by teacher
Use of learning aids
Classroom management
Classroom culture
School
Entrance to school
Assembly
Celebration of festivals
School walls and staircase
Cultural activities/ literary activities
Celebration of nationally important days
Bulletin boards
Vicinity of washrooms and drinking water facility
Staff room
Library
Health related activities
Health education related activities (yoga, games and sports)

9. Theoretical Linkages Educational Psychology
Educational Philosophy & Sociology
Educational documents
Educational policies
Statements (quotes) from renowned authors
Books and relevant reading materials

10. Thank you