Hi Monte:
Teachers use their journal for a lot of difference reasons. It's highly personal - and confidential.
Notations on what has worked/not worked, student observations/difficulties, comments, plans/ideas, reflections on how the class is going - things like this can quite helpful especially if viewed from the perspective of several classes, or even several years.
Growth, perspective, choies made, these are invaluable insights that can only be obtained over time.
Regards, Barry
