Course Journal
Summary
The course journal is designed to help students be reflective about what they are learning in the course and to connect course material to their everyday lives. Students are encouraged to use the journal to develop ideas for using earth sciences in their future classrooms.
Learn more about the course for which this activity was developed.
Learning Goals
The objectives of this assignment are:
- to encourage reflection about what and how you are learning.
- to encourage development of writing skills.
- to encourage retention and synthesis of course material (going beyond short-term memorization).
Context for Use
Students write in their journal throughout the entire semester. There are times when I assign directed entries to be written in class and other entires (the majority) are written outside of class.
Teaching Notes and Tips
Teaching Materials
Journal Assignment (Microsoft Word 51kB May9 07)
Assessment
I collect the journals periodically (every 2-3 weeks) and provide the students with feedback on their entries.
References and Resources
Controlled Vocabulary Terms
Subject: Education
Resource Type: Activities:Writing Assignment
Resource Type: Activities:Writing Assignment