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In the preparation and planning phase of the Reflective Project (RP), students need to focus on defining their ethical dilemma, gathering initial resources, and setting the foundation for their research. The learning journal plays a crucial role during this phase, helping students organize their thoughts, clarify their ethical questions, and begin charting a path forward.

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What ethical dilemma are you planning to explore in your RP?

Why do you think this dilemma is important or relevant to your career-related studies?

What are the key conflicting values or perspectives involved in this dilemma?

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What initial sources have you found related to your ethical dilemma? How reliable do you think they are?

Are there any gaps in your current research? What further information do you need to gather?

How will you ensure a balanced analysis of the ethical dilemma by exploring multiple perspectives?

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How do you plan to structure your research moving forward? What steps will you take next?

What challenges do you anticipate in exploring this ethical dilemma?

How will you stay organized and ensure you are making consistent progress on your RP?

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How does this ethical dilemma relate to your personal interests or career aspirations?

What do you hope to learn or gain from exploring this topic?

How has your understanding of ethical dilemmas evolved since you began the RP?

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The Reflective Project (RP) learning journal is a critical tool designed to guide you through each stage of your RP journey. It serves as a space to document your thoughts, progress, challenges, and reflections. Maintaining a learning journal will help you:

Track your progress: Record what you’ve accomplished and what remains to be done.

Reflect on your learning: Engage in deeper reflection about your ethical dilemma, how your research is progressing, and any feedback you’ve received.

Stay organized: Use the journal to organize your research, set goals, and make revisions.

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Using the Learning Journal in the Preparation and Planning Phase

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Using the Learning Journal in the Preparation and Planning Phase

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During the preparation and planning phase, the learning journal will help you lay the groundwork for your RP. At this stage, you will use the journal to:

Define your ethical dilemma: Write down your initial thoughts and ideas about the ethical issue you want to explore.

Organize your research: Document key sources and reflect on their relevance to your ethical dilemma. Note any gaps in your research.

Set goals: Outline the next steps for your research, and reflect on what you need to accomplish before moving on to the research and analysis phase.

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Suggested Journal Entries for the Preparation Phase

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Suggested Journal Entries for the Preparation Phase

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At this stage, you should aim to write journal entries that cover the following areas:

1. Defining the Ethical Dilemma: Detail the ethical conflict or question you are exploring and why you chose it.

2. Initial Research Findings: Record any initial research or sources, and reflect on their usefulness and reliability.

3. Planning Next Steps: Outline your short-term goals, including additional research or sources you need to explore.

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Real or digital? Sharing here some research that I gathered (for Managebac) since it's relavent to the type of Journal a student might use

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Real or digital? Sharing here some research that I gathered (for Managebac) since it's relavent to the type of Journal a student might use

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Real or digital?

E-portfolio

There are several advantages to utilizing online portfolios in comparison to traditional, offline portfolios. These online portfolios can be created and managed with various operating systems and free online tools, helping to promote digital literacy (Lorenzo and Ittelson, 2005). Additionally, their creation and management by students aligns with 21st century practices and they allow for easy and quick modifications, making them portable and transferable (Simatele, 2015).

Online portfolios provide more opportunities for personalization and creativity, and they are also more environmentally friendly. One major benefit of online portfolios is that they can be viewed by multiple users at the same time. This means that a teacher or tutor can access and review the portfolio multiple times before the final assessment and submission. Many online tools for portfolio building also have back-end functions such as adding comments and tracking changes.

Physical portfolio

This might consist of a binder or folder, which are commonly used for storing physical copies of student assignments or work. This type of portfolio is usually necessary when a physical submission of the student's work is required, such as for Personal Project exhibition or visual art project. A real portfolio also has valuable tactile and aesthetic qualities in its own right. The act of making the journal or portfolio adds to student ownership and the reflective process.