Deck 23: Writing Reflective Journals

Question 1

Good journal entries

A)are succinct and clear about learning objectives
B)non-judgementally record an event and your reactions to the event
C)are referenced with links to theory
D)are emotionally driven

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Experiential learning is

A)learning through others' experience
B)learning through experimentation
C)learning through the transformation of experience
D)generalising based on experience

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Using technology to record a reflective journal

A)provides flexibility for lecturers
B)allows students to keep their ideas private
C)allows students to work in real time with peers
D)allows lecturers to tap into the journals to monitor progress

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Reflective writing is

A)non-judgemental
B)critical
C)hypothetical
D)expressive

Question 5

Keeping a reflective journal is an example of

A)deductive learning
B)constructive learning
C)academic learning
D)active learning

Question 6

Writing barriers are overcome by

A)working on a first draft quickly
B)writing quickly,creating a list of the most important points,and relaxing
C)focusing on the main points first
D)listening to music and relaxing

Question 7

A reflective journal should be structured because

A)it should lead you toward self-discovery through deliberate effort
B)it allows you to systematically reflect on your successes
C)active learners are usually not very reflective
D)deep learning and deep reflection are unstructured activities

Question 8

Explanatory writing involves

A)describing how or why something was done
B)explaining how or why something was done
C)providing a clear picture of your feelings on an issue
D)exemplifying how something works

Question 9

When writing a reflective journal,lecturers expect students to

A)have goals
B)be thoughtful
C)be thorough
D)ask for feedback

Question 10

Expressive writing involves

A)describing how or why something was done
B)explaining how or why something was done
C)providing a clear picture of how you feel,think,or what you believe
D)exemplifying how something works

Question 11

Making connections between an event and previous experience occurs at which stage,according to the DIEP formula?

A)Describe
B)Interpret
C)Evaluate
D)Plan

Question 12

Critical reflection requires

A)consultation,analysis and feedback
B)observation,questioning and relating
C)questioning,consultation and feedback
D)writing,thinking and consulting

Question 13

The experiential learning cycle relies on

A)experience,reaction,function,meaning and planning
B)experience,reflection,finding meaning and planning
C)applying learning based on experience to new situations
D)repeating learning gained from experience until you have mastered it

Question 14

Descriptive writing involves

A)defining how or why something was done
B)explaining how or why something was done
C)providing a clear picture of how you feel,think,or what you believe
D)recounting an experience

Question 15

Which of the following communication skills are required in reflective journals?

A)Nonverbal and verbal
B)Writing and recording
C)Observing and listening
D)All of the above

Question 16

Writing freely in your first draft is important because

A)you capture what your readers might see as important
B)it can cause writer's block
C)you are less self-conscious and more honest
D)you are less conscious of other's views

Question 17

The three major elements of the reflective process are

A)being self-critical,non-judgemental and reflective
B)interpreting,criticising and judging
C)speaking your mind,writing honestly and writing well
D)returning to the experience,attending to feelings and re-evaluating the experience

Question 18

Problems associated with keeping a journal are most likely related to

A)concerns about self-disclosure
B)finding the time to write
C)concerns about your writing style
D)finding a quiet place in which to write

Question 19

A reflective journal

A)records your observations and events in which you participate
B)is a conversation between you and your lecturer
C)encourages insight and reflection into your own practice,knowledge and attitudes
D)records your personal and professional goals

Question 20

Reflective journals are shared with others because

A)a journal is a conversation with others about your learning
B)it is always useful to receive feedback on what others think about you
C)people need to know what you have written about them
D)journals are public documents

Question 21

Asking yourself who you are is an example of reflecting through the

A)Mirror lens
B)Microscope lens
C)Binocular lens
D)Myopic lens

Question 22

Becoming a good reflective journal writer takes practice.

Question 23

The style and type of journal can emerge as you write.

Question 24

Observing and reflecting can turn practice into learning.

Question 25

You don't need to worry too much about your writing and the quality of your content in a reflective journal.

Question 26

Learning by looking at ourselves and others occurs when we

A)reflect using the Mirror lens
B)reflect using the Microscope lens
C)reflect using the Reflective lens
D)reflect using the Johari window

Question 27

Good journal entries are judgemental and non-specific.

Question 28

Structured reflection on experience leads to self-discovery.

Question 29

Entries in reflective journals should limit themselves to academic evidence.

Question 30

It is best to record entries as close as possible to an event because they are more likely to be

A)accurate
B)detailed
C)honestly evaluated
D)memorable

Question 31

The feedback section of a journal should

A)record your feelings and attitudes about an event or issue
B)record your experience of an event or issue
C)record the consequences of an event
D)be an objective record of an event or experience

Question 32

When writing a professional journal,all entries have the potential to

A)breach confidentiality
B)improve the organisation's image
C)gain legal status
D)become published

Question 33

A tentative explanation is useful because

A)it doesn't commit you to the response
B)it provides an initial interpretation of an event that can be revisited later
C)it demonstrates an attempt at a rationale
D)it allows you to change your mind upon further reflection

Question 34

The log section of a journal should

A)record your feelings about an event or issue
B)record your experience of an event or issue
C)record feedback about an event
D)be an objective record of an event or experience

Question 35

Particular thoughts should not dominate your mind when you are writing an academic journal.

Question 36

Openness to others during the feedback process

A)assists in gaining insight about yourself and others
B)gives people the opportunity to critique your work
C)refines your listening skills
D)improves relationships

Question 37

Reflection occurs at the end of the cycle of experience.

Question 38

Harmony between what you believe,and what you do,is achieved by

A)reflecting on the knowledge you have gained
B)aligning experience with theory and practice
C)critically evaluating your experiences and restructuring them so you can learn from them
D)critically evaluating the experiences of others so that you can learn from them

Question 39

You do not normally share a reflective journal.

Question 40

Thinking about what could be done to change a general situation occurs through the

A)Mirror lens
B)Microscope lens
C)Binocular lens
D)Myopic lens

Question 41

Reflective journals are a diary and account of events of the day.

Question 42

What are the benefits of reflection?

Question 43

Writing judgements should not be associated with the way you feel.

Question 44

You are required to start your own reflective journal.What are the key points you will need to consider to ensure that this does not become 'just a diary'.

Question 45

Writing in the third person makes the entries less personal and immediate to your experience.

Question 46

Identify and discuss the key differences between academic and professional reflective journals.

Question 47

You will become more selective in your entries with experience.

Question 48

Writing about how angry you were after a meeting would not be appropriate in a professional reflective journal.

Question 49

Discuss the issue of confidentiality in relation to keeping a reflective journal.Draw on concepts discussed in Chapter 23,in relation to recording information about yourself and others in your journal.

Question 50

It is appropriate for entries to contradict one another.

Question 51

Client names can be used in a reflective journal.

Question 52

Writing systematically and regularly can stifle creativity and spontaneity when keeping a reflective journal.

Question 53

Discuss strategies that will promote effective writing in your journal.

Question 54

Entries should always be placed in chronological order.

Question 55

Professional reflective journals can become legal documents.

Question 56

Feedback allows you to reflect on behaviour and anticipate action before it occurs again.

Question 57

The purpose of a reflective journal is to pass judgement on your own behaviour.

Question 58

Honesty is more important in academic journals than professional journals.

Question 59

It is important to understand the impact of the event at the time you are writing about it.

Question 60

Reflection is about more than simply answering questions about your behaviour and practise.

Question 61

Discuss the relationship between a reflective journal and experiential learning,drawing on concepts covered in Chapter 23.

Question 62

What makes a 'good reflective journal entry'?

Question 63

What are some of the issues associated with sharing your reflective journal online?