Journal Writing

Types of Journals

This training video outlines four types of journals.

In the first session, we discussed the four journal types. Watch the video to hear us discuss each with an example. Take a lesson and write journal prompts for each of the four types.

For users of think! Mathematics, look at the example given in the Teaching Guide (TG) and say which type of journal the TG suggests. The basic idea of journal writing is simple – students articulating, explicating, communicating their mathematical thoughts on a regular (hence, journal) basis. Any teachers who want to do a self-directed study of journal writing are welcome to join us here. You may post questions in the comments section. These three videos provide the learners with basic information about journal writing and some inputs to provoke questions and catalyze action. Participants are encouraged to let their students write journals and learn to use the journal entries as assessment information and as a platform to stimulate engaged learning. Along the way, think about the benefits you have seen when students are asked to write journals and the attendant issues. You may share and discuss this with your group of colleagues or raise them here. How can we empower learners through journal writing? In this video, Dr Ban Har Yeap shares 4 types of journals that teachers can ask students to write.