Types of Journal
Learning Journals
Diaries
Dream Book or Log
Spiritual Journals
Professional Journals
Interactive Reading Log
Theory Log
Electronic Journaling
Benefits of Journal Writing
There are a number of potential benefits for learners in maintaining some type of journal, diary, or log. For example, enhanced intellectual growth and development is achievable by most learners, especially as they gain more experience with the writing or recording procedures. However, as a teacher I have been pleased with how these learning tools can help learners in their personal development and ability to examine new knowledge in critical ways.
Effective Use of Student Journal Writing
The concept of a "communications triangle" of reading, writing, and discussing implies the need for a methodology whereby the teacher could stimulate the natural interaction of language uses in students to further linguistic development.