Template for Reflective Journal
Reflective journals are used to record detailed descriptions of certain aspects of an event or thought. For example, who was there, what was the purpose of the event, what do you think about it, how does it make you feel, etc. Write down everything, even if you don’t have a clear idea of how this information will be helpful.
· Writing a reflective journal requires not only that you describe a learning experience, but also that you analyze the topics covered and articulate your feelings and opinions about the subject matter.
· Each week’s entry should be approximately 250 words long. Use the weekly essential and/or guiding questions as a guide.
1. Cover sheet following APA and NSU format
2. Table of Contents
3. Weekly entries by Topic
1. Include the following information and sections in each journal entry:
1. What key lesson did I learn this week?
2. What materials or issues raised in the text, lectures or electronic resources were particularly helpful or satisfying to me? Why?
3. What materials or issues raised in the text, lectures or electronic resources were particularly difficult for me? Why?
4. What misconceptions did I have about the topic for this week?
5. How did I apply the concepts from this week into my current work?
6. How did my philosophy of change management evolve/change/remain the same as the result of what I learned this week? Give specific examples/illustrations to support your statement
7. What did I do differently in my work/personal environment as it related to change management this week?
8. What value, thought, or feeling(s) regarding my personal and/or organizational change management ideas did I share with a colleague and why?
Week 5 entry (Who is responsible for leading change in educational environments?)
Week 6 ( What techniques and processes encourage shared visioning?)
Week 7 entry (Is sustained educational reform feasible and realistic, and if so, how does it occur?)
Week 8 entry (Embracing Change: A Friendly Guide to Change Management in Education Institutions)
4. Conclusion (at end of the process):
1. Wrap up the process with a paragraph telling how you felt about this process
2. Include a statement about how you feel now at the end of the process.
5. Glossary of Terms (at end of each week):
1. Include a minimum of 10 new terms you are adding to your vocabulary with their definitions
6. References (at the end of each week) (minimum of 3) Total minimum references at the end = 10
1. Cite from your textbook
2. Cite other module resources each week to support your reflections.
3. Be very specific with examples that you use.