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Evaluation of an on‐line reflective journal in engineering education
Author(s) -
Palmer Stuart
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
computer applications in engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.478
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1099-0542
pISSN - 1061-3773
DOI - 10.1002/cae.20018
Subject(s) - experiential learning , reflective practice , reflexivity , key (lock) , reflective thinking , computer science , line (geometry) , reflection (computer programming) , engineering education , perception , engineering ethics , mathematics education , engineering management , engineering , pedagogy , psychology , sociology , social science , mathematics , computer security , geometry , neuroscience , programming language
Abstract Reflective thinking based on experiential learning is a key skill for the professional engineer. The use of a reflective learning journal is thought to be a valuable tool in developing “reflexivity.” An evaluation was undertaken of student perceptions of an on‐line reflective journal introduced into an engineering management study unit. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 12: 209–214, 2004; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com); DOI 10.1002/cae.20018