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Journaling: an opportunity for reflection
1Towson State University, USA.
Summary
Student journals from the "Bridge Program" reveal key themes in their academic journey. Despite challenges with writing, students valued the journaling process and peer discussions, highlighting self-perception, mentorship, and time management.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Psychology
Background:
- Student journaling offers insights into academic experiences.
- The
- Bridge Program
- aims to support students through their academic journey.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore student experiences within the
- Bridge Program
- through their journal entries.
- To identify recurring themes and challenges faced by students.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of student journal entries.
- Thematic analysis to identify patterns in student reflections.
Main Results:
- Emerging themes include self-perception, mentor relationships, research project engagement, and time management.
- Students found journaling valuable, despite occasional boredom and time constraints.
- Listening to peers' journal entries fostered identification and productive discussions.
Conclusions:
- Journaling provides a valuable tool for self-reflection and understanding student experiences.
- Peer engagement with journal content enhances empathy and collaborative problem-solving.
- Addressing time management and support structures is crucial for student success.