The effect of reflective learning e-journals on reading comprehension and communication in language learning

Chang, Mei-Mei; Lin, Mei‐Chen

doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2013.09.023

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“…Online learning journals promise several advantages over paper-based journals (Chang and Lin 2014). Dehler et al (2011) compared paper-based LJs with online LJs and found that online learning journals can facilitate capturing, editing, and storing artefacts.…”

Section: Learning Journals: From Paper-and-pencil To Online Formatsmentioning

confidence: 99%

What makes an online learning journal powerful for VET? Distinguishing productive usage patterns and effective learning strategies

Schwendimann

Kappeler

Mauroux

et al. 2018

Empirical Res Voc Ed Train

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Section: Learning Journals: From Paper-and-pencil To Online Formatsmentioning

confidence: 99%

What makes an online learning journal powerful for VET? Distinguishing productive usage patterns and effective learning strategies

Schwendimann

Kappeler

Mauroux

et al. 2018

Empirical Res Voc Ed Train

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“…It is assumed that when used for reading, electronic journals help students develop the ability to become aware of their own process of knowledge construction; an opportunity to reflect on the present assumptions, beliefs and conceptualizations; a facilitation of cognitive growth; and an improvement in learning outcomes (Morrison, 1996). Chang and Lin (2014) demonstrated that all pupils between 19 and 20 years of age in a public university in the southeast of Taiwan who used online newspapers had a better academic performance compared with individuals who did not use online newspapers to learn English. This finding corresponds with the results reported by Chen et al, (2011), who indicated that the reflection on reading can play an important role in improving learning performance.…”

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confidence: 99%

Online newspapers as an effective tool to generate interest in reading for students of Youth and Adult Education

Notari

Camassola

2017

SCI

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One of the main challenges to improve the quality of Brazilian education is to promote reading and an understanding of what is read. This situation is more complex in Youth and Adult Education, which has focused on students who exhibited academic failure in mainstream classes or had not engaged in reading and writing for many years. In addition to adolescents, adults and elderly individuals have the same interests when they are in school; however, the identification of a way to engage these different audiences is a challenge. Thus, we propose reading newspapers online to generate an interest in reading, as well as determining how to select updated texts that are able to draw the attention of students. The findings indicated 100% of the students were satisfied with the activity. Nevertheless, when the times of reading performed in the Educational Computer Laboratory and classroom were compared, the evaluation that employed computer tools was far superior to the classroom. We conclude that although online newspaper reading is quite simple and easy to perform, it is an important tool capable of stimulating and developing the taste and habit of reading and is effective for different audiences.

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“…Data from the interviews and questionnaire, as well as performance on comprehension tests were analyzed. Chang and Lin (2014) found that the reflective e-journal group had deeper content comprehension. They concluded that the act of reflective writing resulted in students who were better prepared and organized to contribute to building new knowledge.…”

Section: Learning Critical Inquirymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Mezirow (1990) stated that reflection was fundamental to the process of learning and argued that the definition of critical thinking was not valid without considering both internal (reflection) and external experiences (through critical discourse). Reflection has been found to be important for application of knowledge (Asselin, 2011;Chang & Lin, 2014) and, as presented earlier, metacognition (Akyol & Garrison, 2011a). Chang and Lin's (2014) study supports the notion that reflection is important for deeper learning.…”

Section: Learning Critical Inquirymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Reflection has been found to be important for application of knowledge (Asselin, 2011;Chang & Lin, 2014) and, as presented earlier, metacognition (Akyol & Garrison, 2011a). Chang and Lin's (2014) study supports the notion that reflection is important for deeper learning. They looked at 98 undergraduate students' online learning experiences using reflective e-journals.…”

Section: Learning Critical Inquirymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring online critical inquiry experiences of first year undergraduate nursing students in a northeast American college

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Developing practitioners who can think critically is a core goal in the nursing discipline. The ability to prioritize information, problem solve, and support decisions with evidence positively correlates with patient quality of care, safety, and outcomes. These skills however are challenging to teach and learn, and research shows many nursing students and new nurses lack proficiency. As programs move online, it is imperative we understand how to better design and teach courses for improved critical inquiry. This interpretive phenomenological analysis explored undergraduate nursing students' experiences in an online course that included critical thinking as a goal. The primary research question guiding this study was: How do undergraduate nursing students describe their first year experience with critical inquiry in an online course on nursing history and theory? Participants of this study included six undergraduate nursing students who, during the first semester of the program, completed a hybrid course. Following data analysis of semi-structured interviews, five main themes emerged. Findings indicated that previous experiences and context formed individuals' critical inquiry definition and how they perceived its success. Critical inquiry improved as knowledge and skills developed over time.Success increased when instructors established relationships with their students, motivating them to engage in the coursework and with their peers. Positive peer relationships were important for boosting students' willingness to share information, supporting discourse. Finally, opportunities for organic, informal conversations gave students foundational material for deeper discussions.

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The effect of reflective learning e-journals on reading comprehension and communication in language learning

Cited by 43 publications

References 15 publications

What makes an online learning journal powerful for VET? Distinguishing productive usage patterns and effective learning strategies

What makes an online learning journal powerful for VET? Distinguishing productive usage patterns and effective learning strategies

Online newspapers as an effective tool to generate interest in reading for students of Youth and Adult Education

Exploring online critical inquiry experiences of first year undergraduate nursing students in a northeast American college

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