Journal
I teach a culinary class one of my class end assighnments is to write in a daily journal. I believe this is a form of debriefing it gives them a chance to write about what they saw did right, wrong and or how they would do it different.
Agree. Having taken a class that required a journal it reinforced the learning objectives and provided an excellent review of my progress and golden nuggets of knowledge for future reference and use.
I think this a very good tool to use in the class room. It helps the students really figure out how they can improve on their projects and or compliment themselves when they are proud of their accomplishments.
For my culinary class the journal is a road map through the class , countries and topics we cover in class. They have it for future reference.
Glad to see a journal entry on here. I am building a "field journal" for my upcoming class which will contain design notes, observations, clippings, specs, thoughts, and big ideas. I plan to share it every week and see how many people pick up some form of this as it applies to their projects.
Hi Kelly!
I really like the use that you make out of student journals. You have made it a safe place for students to express successes, concerns, challenges, etc.
AND - I really like the end of class exit slips. What a GREAT way for you to both get and give immediate feedback when it's so fresh in the mind.
GOOD job!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
I rely heavily on journals for many teaching strategies, including debriefing. Journals give students an opportunity to explore their thoughts on a topic without the stress of being graded for grammar, puncutation, etc.
I also use exit slips for debriefing. At the end of class, I ask students to write down what they learned in class, to explain a topic we discussed, to ask any qustions, or to identify anything they are confused about from class. I usually make these anonymous so students aren't embarrassed about any questions they might ask. I collect the exit slips as students leave and address concerns/clarify ideas during the next meeting time.
What a good idea, Dee. The use of journals had gone by the wayside. But I certainly believe it is a perfect way to gather and then be able to review our thoughts.
Good job!
Jane Davis
ED107 facilitator
We use journalling with our massage students. The students often will reveal so much that we would not have otherwise know. We check in with them on their feelings about things like lab, community service, touching strangers, and their personal thoughts. It has been a huge windo into their thoughts.
Hi Lisa!
I love the idea of a journal! I have not used this with students and other instructors may not have either. Would you share more specifics about how you use this with your students?
Thanks and keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
We also do a journal in my literature class. I find that it is a great way for the students to digest material and take an active role in the subject matter. I allow them to direct discussion using their journal and I find that it allows them to feel more confident about the stories and material.
It is a great idea to do it in a culinary class too!
Hi Laura!
I like the idea of using the journal aas a study tool.
Good job!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
Journaling is also an effective form of debriefing as it provides students with a hard copy of their thoughts and experience immediately after the activity. Students can then use their journal entries as study tools when reviewing for exams.
Journals aren freely written, too. No worry about correct English: only fast thinking. Easy.
