An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Using reflective journals to promote authentic learning in an English writing course

Article info

2019-05-17
2019-10-06
1553 - 1584

Keywords

  • Creativity And Critical Thinking
  • Authentic Learning
  • : Reflective Writing
  • Experiential Learning

Abstract

This study reports on the contribution of reflective journal writing to students’ development of knowledge and skills in authentic learning of BA students in a Hebron University, Palestine (n=76). The research was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative methods to ascertain the nature and the impact that reflective writing and reflective journals may have upon the quality of student teachers’ reflection upon five dimensions of authentic learning. The results obtained from the questionnaires and the analysis of the reflective journals revealed that students held positive attitudes towards the journal reflection process with regard to all five dimensions. Participants generally viewed their experiences in reflective journal writing to be valuable and enjoyable. They particularly valued the active involvement and personal ownership as supportive to improving their language skills.

Recommended Citation

Farrah, M., & Abu Minshar, M. (2021). Using reflective journals to promote authentic learning in an English writing course. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), 35(9), 1553–1584. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-009-007
[1]M. Farrah and M. Abu Minshar, “Using reflective journals to promote authentic learning in an English writing course,” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 35, no. 9, pp. 1553–1584, Sep. 2021, doi: 10.35552/0247-035-009-007.
Farrah, Mohammed, and Manal Abu Minshar. “Using Reflective Journals to Promote Authentic Learning in an English Writing Course.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 35, no. 9, Sept. 2021, pp. 1553–84. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-009-007.
1.Farrah M, Abu Minshar M. Using reflective journals to promote authentic learning in an English writing course. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) [Internet]. 2021 Sep;35(9):1553–84. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-009-007
Farrah, Mohammed, and Manal Abu Minshar. “Using Reflective Journals to Promote Authentic Learning in an English Writing Course.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) 35, no. 9 (September 2021): 1553–84. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-009-007.

مساهمة كتابة المجلات التاملية في تنمية قدرات الطلبة ومهاراتهم في تعلم مهارات كتابة اللغة الانجليزية

معلومات المقال

2019-05-17
2019-10-06
1553 - 1584

الكلمات الإفتتاحية

  • Creativity And Critical Thinking
  • Authentic Learning
  • : Reflective Writing
  • Experiential Learning

الملخص

هدفت هذه الدراسة لمعرفة مدى مساهمة كتابة المجلات التأملية في تنمية قدرات الطلبة ومهاراتهم في تعلم مهارات كتابة اللغة الانجليزية في جامعة الخليل. تم إجراء البحث باستخدام كل من الأساليب الكمية والنوعية على مجموعة من الطلبة بلغ عددها 76 طالبا وطالبة للتأكد من طبيعة وتأثير الكتابة التأملية على جودة تفكير الطلبة ضمن خمسة محاور تعليمية. كشفت النتائج التي تم الحصول عليها من الاستبانات وتحليل المقالات التأملية أن الطلبة ابدوا مواقف إيجابية تجاه عملية كتابة المقالات التأملية. رأى المشاركون بشكل عام أن خبراتهم في كتابة المقالات التأملية ذات قيمة وممتعة. لقد قدروا بشكل خاص محاور المشاركة النشطة والملكية الشخصية كداعمين لتحسين مهاراتهم اللغوية.

Recommended Citation

Farrah, M., & Abu Minshar, M. (2021). Using reflective journals to promote authentic learning in an English writing course. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), 35(9), 1553–1584. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-009-007
[1]M. Farrah and M. Abu Minshar, “Using reflective journals to promote authentic learning in an English writing course,” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 35, no. 9, pp. 1553–1584, Sep. 2021, doi: 10.35552/0247-035-009-007.
Farrah, Mohammed, and Manal Abu Minshar. “Using Reflective Journals to Promote Authentic Learning in an English Writing Course.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 35, no. 9, Sept. 2021, pp. 1553–84. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-009-007.
1.Farrah M, Abu Minshar M. Using reflective journals to promote authentic learning in an English writing course. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) [Internet]. 2021 Sep;35(9):1553–84. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-009-007
Farrah, Mohammed, and Manal Abu Minshar. “Using Reflective Journals to Promote Authentic Learning in an English Writing Course.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) 35, no. 9 (September 2021): 1553–84. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-009-007.

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