Journal Writing-the challenges to reflective practice
Anna Maria Ferraro Orfeo

How can one incorporate reflective practice in their daily routine?

Boud (2001); Larrivee (2000) suggested journal writing can help enhance reflective practice.

English & Gillen (2001) noted that journal writing is for all and depends on their comfort level.

Journal writing raises awareness and gives meaning and understanding.

However, Otienoh (2009); Boud referred to challenges that teachers face when journal writing professionally

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Challenges

• time
• motivation
• lack of experience
• audience, pressure
• authencity

Finlay (2008) found that reflective journals may not be so helpful if the person feels pressured.

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To conclude, journal writing can help build reflective practice if one is actively involved in doing so.

References

• Boud, D. (2001). Using journal writing to enhance reflective practice. New directions for adult and continuing education, 2001(90), 9-18.
• Brodie, L. (2008). Reflective writing guide for students. USQ..

References

• English, L. M., & Gillen, M. A. (2001). Journal writing in practice: From vision to reality. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2001(90), 87-94.
• Finlay, L. (2008). Reflecting on ‘Reflective practice’. Accessed March, 29, 2014.

References

• Larrivee, B. (2000). Transforming teaching practice: Becoming the critically reflective teacher. Reflective practice, 1(3), 293-307.
• Otienoh, R. O. (2009). Reflective practice: The challenge of journal writing. Reflective practice, 10(4), 477-489.