Writing to learn: can reflection journals be used to promote self-reflection and learning?

References

• Alwis , W. A.M. 2007 . Pedagogical beliefs and institutional practices at Republic Polytechnic Keynote presentation at the 2nd International Symposium on PBL: Reinventing PBL, Singapore
   Google Scholar
• American Psychological Association . 1997 . Learner-centered psychological principles , Retrieved January 18, 2008, from http://www.apa.org/ed/lcp2/lcp14.html
   Google Scholar
• Bain , J. , Ballantyne , R. , Packer , J. and Mills , C. 1999 . Using journal writing to enhance student teachers' reflectivity during field experience placements . Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice , 5 ( 1 ) : 51 – 74 .
   Google Scholar
• Boud , D. , Keogh , R. and Walker , D. 1985 . Reflection: Turning experience into learning , London : Kogan Page .
   Google Scholar
• Chirema , K. D. 2007 . The use of reflective journals in the promotion of reflection and learning in post-registration nursing students . Nurse Education Today , 27 ( 3 ) : 192 – 202 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Cohen , J. 1969 . Statistical power analysis for the behavioral sciences , Hillsdale, NJ : Lawrence Erlbaum .
   Google Scholar
• Dart , B. C. , Boulton-Lewis , G. M. , Brlwolee , J. M. and McCrindle , A. R. 1998 . Change in knowledge of learning and teaching through journal writing . Research Papers in Education: Policy and Practice , 13 ( 3 ) : 291 – 318 .
   Google Scholar
• Dewey , J. 1991 . How we think , Buffalo, NY : Prometheus Books .
   Google Scholar
• Flavell , J. H. 1979 . Metacognition and cognitive monitoring: A new area of cognitive-developmental inquiry . American Psychologist , 34 ( 10 ) : 906 – 911 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Gleaves , A. , Walker , C. and Grey , J. 2008 . Using digital and paper diaries for assessment and learning purposes in higher education: A case of critical reflection or constrained compliance? . Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education , 33 ( 3 ) : 219 – 231 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Haigh , M. 2001 . Constructing Gaia: Using journals to foster reflective learning . Journal of Geography in Higher Education , 25 ( 2 ) : 167 – 189 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hubbs , D. L. and Brand , C. F. 2005 . The paper mirror: Understanding reflective journaling . Journal of Experiential Education , 28 ( 1 ) : 60 – 71 .
   Google Scholar
• Kember , D. , Jones , A. , Loke , A. , Mckay , J. , Sinclair , K. Tse , H. 1999 . Determining the level of reflective thinking from students' written journals using a coding scheme based on the work of Mezirow . International Journal of Lifelong Learning , 18 ( 1 ) : 18 – 30 .
   Google Scholar
• Kember , D. , Leung , D. Y.P. , Jones , A. , Loke , A. Y. , McKay , J. Sinclair , K. 2000 . Development of a questionnaire to measure the level of reflective thinking . Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education , 25 ( 4 ) : 381 – 395 .
   Google Scholar
• Kember , D. , McKay , J. , Sinclair , K. and Wong , F. K.Y. 2008 . A four-category scheme for coding and assessing the level of reflection in written work . Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education , 33 ( 4 ) : 369 – 379 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kolb , D. 1984 . Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning and development , Englewood Cliffs, NJ : Prentice Hall .
   Google Scholar
• Langer , A. M. 2002 . Reflecting on practice: Using learning journals in higher and continuing education . Teaching in Higher Education , 7 ( 3 ) : 337 – 351 .
   Google Scholar
• Lew , M. D.N. and Schmidt , H. G. 2006 . Reflection upon learning between theory and practice: A focus-group study of tutors' and students' perceptions , Rotterdam, , The Netherlands : Erasmus University .
   Google Scholar
• Marton , F. and Säljö , R. 1984 . “ Approaches to learning ” . In The experience of learning , Edited by: Marton , F. , Hounsell , D. and Entwistle , N. Edinburgh : Scottish Academic Press .
   Google Scholar
• McCrindle , A. R. and Christensen , C. A. 1995 . The impact of learning journals on metacognitive and cognitive processes and learning performance . Learning and Instruction , 5 ( 2 ) : 167 – 185 .
   Google Scholar
• Mezirow , J. and Associates . 1991 . Transformative dimensions of adult learning , San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass .
   Google Scholar
• Miller , G. A. 2006 . WordNet: A lexical database for the English language (Version 3.0). Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press
   Google Scholar
• Moon , J. A. 1999 . Learning journals: A handbook for reflective practice and professional development , Abingdon, UK : Routledge .
   Google Scholar
• Morrison , K. 1996 . Developing reflective practice in higher degree students through a learning journal . Studies in Higher Education , 21 ( 3 ) : 317 – 332 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• O'Rourke , R. 1998 . The learning journal: From chaos to coherence . Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education , 23 ( 4 ) : 403 – 413 .
   Google Scholar
• Schmidt , H. G. and Moust , J. H.C. 2000 . “ Factors affecting small-group tutorial learning: A review of the literature ” . In Problem-based learning: A research perspective on learning interactions , Edited by: Eversen , D. H. and Hmelo , C. H. 19 – 52 . Mahwah, NJ : Lawrence Erlbaum .
   Google Scholar
• Schön , D. A. 1983 . Reflective practitioner: How professionals think in action , London : Temple Smith .
   Google Scholar
• Selfe , C. L. , Petersen , B. T. and Nahrgang , C. L. 1986 . “ Journal writing in mathematics ” . In Writing across the disciplines , Edited by: Young , A. and Fulwiler , T. 192 – 207 . Upper Montclair, NJ : Boynton/Cook .
   Google Scholar
• SPSS-I . 2006 . SPSS text analysis for surveys^TM 2.0 user guide , Chicago, IL : Author .
   Google Scholar
• Steward , S. and Richardson , B. 2000 . Reflection and its place in the curriculum on an undergraduate course: Should it be assessed? . Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education , 25 ( 4 ) : 369 – 380 .
   Google Scholar
• Sumsion , J. and Fleet , A. 1996 . Reflection: Can we assess it? Should we assess it? . Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education , 21 ( 2 ) : 121 – 130 .
   Google Scholar
• Thorpe , K. 2004 . Reflective learning journals: From concept to practice . Reflective Practice , 5 ( 3 ) : 327 – 343 .
   Google Scholar
• Vockell , E. 2004 . Educational psychology: A practical approach , Retrieved February 14, 2008, from http://education.calumet.purdue.edu/vockell/EdPsyBook/
   Google Scholar
• Voss , M. M. 1988 . The light at the end of the journal: A teacher learns about learning . Language Arts , 65 ( 7 ) : 669 – 674 .
   Google Scholar
• Weinstein , C. E. and Mayer , R. E. 1986 . “ The teaching of learning strategies ” . In Handbook of research on teaching , 3 , Edited by: Wittrock , M. C. 315 – 327 . New York : Macmillan .
   Google Scholar
• Wong , F. K.Y. , Kember , D. , Chung , L. Y.F. and Yan , L. 1995 . Assessing the level of student reflection from reflective journals . Journal of Advanced Nursing , 22 ( 1 ) : 48 – 57 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Woodward , H. 1998 . Reflective journals and portfolios: Learning through assessment . Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education , 23 ( 4 ) : 415 – 423 .
   Google Scholar