Reflective+Journals

=WHY REFLECT AND WHAT IS A REFLECTIVE JOURNAL=

=**REFLECTION**= Without reflection, learning is likely to plateau or slow down. Reflective thinkers question and assess all aspects of their learning. They identify what they did well, what they might need to do next, and then think about things they might do to improve the learning next time. This type of thinking enables them to be active, independent and self-direct in their approaches to learning tasks. It prevents them from repeating behaviours and ensures that they make progress with your learning

=REFLECTIVE JOURNAL= A reflective journal, sometimes called a learning log, is a personal record of your learning experiences. It is a space where you can record and reflect upon your observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in contexts. Journals, although generally written, can also contain images, drawings and other types of reference materials.

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Your journals are prepared by each member of the group.

Your aim is to demonstrate:


 * cooperation within a group to complete the task
 * set clear and achievable goals and short-term objectives
 * log your progress each week
 * monitor your progress, self-manage your time
 * reflect on strategies to improve yourself
 * allocate tasks logically and between the group
 * compromise and negotiation
 * negotiation with team before action is taken
 * seeks to build trust within team without intimidation or emotional responses
 * accepts criticism and constructive feedback

Keep these in mind when preparing the following. You must demonstrate each one throughout the project.