The Socratic method is a powerful teaching strategy that encourages students to engage in critical thinking, […]
Uses of Learning Journals
Learning Journals have a variety of uses and certainly do not need to be confined by these parameters.
Reflective Judgment Model
In 1994, King and Kitchener developed the Reflective Judgment Model to examine how individuals arrive at conclusions and approach problems. Their model has seven different stages to describe the process.
Learning Thru Writing
Learning through Writing How does learning occur through writing? What are some of the benefits?
External vs Internal Learning
External learning can be seen while internal learning occurs beneath the surface - inside the individual.
Four Levels of Competence
The Four Levels of Competence is an easy to use methodology to guide learners through learning stages to master a topic. Moving through: Unconscious Incompetence Conscious Incompetence Unconscious Competence Conscious Competence
Hudson’s Convergent and Divergent Thinking
Convergent and divergent thinking are indicative of logic versus creative thought processes.
Spectrum of Learning
Learning methodologies can be found on a spectrum from the more teacher-centered approaches to the more learner-centered approaches. This is demonstrated by noting how lectures are teacher-centered while experiential learning is learner-centered.
Experiential Learning
For all of the positive aspects to experiential learning and those who support this method of learning, there are also noted criticisms or weaknesses to this approach.
Tips for Learning Journals
Starting a learning journal can be daunting for many people, especially for individuals who are not avid writers.