Group Journaling: A Tool for Reflection, Fun and Group Development

Personal journaling is common practice in outdoor programs and is an important means of reflection and meaning-making. For over 20 years the author has used group journals to promote reflection and understanding, raise important questions, explore difficult issues, develop writing and speaking skill...

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Published in:Pathways (Hamilton) 2012, Vol.24 (4)
Main Author: Asfeldt, Morten
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Educational Practices
Foreign Countries
Journal Writing
Ontario
Outdoor Education
Reflection
Student Journals
Teamwork
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Summary:Personal journaling is common practice in outdoor programs and is an important means of reflection and meaning-making. For over 20 years the author has used group journals to promote reflection and understanding, raise important questions, explore difficult issues, develop writing and speaking skills, and enhance group development. In this article, the author discusses how one can begin the practice of group journaling.
ISSN:0840-8114