Case study: development of a drawing‐based journal to facilitate reflective inquiry

摘要

Reflection is recognised as taking many forms and reflective journals are one tool for promoting the reflective process. This case study reflects on the development of my own unique drawing‐based reflective journal: a reflective space that pulls together my strengths of drawing and writing while extending my ability to reflect and to express those reflections. Three stages in the development of my drawing‐based journal will be discussed with reference to pertinent literature from across several disciplines. What then follows is a critique of this tool to facilitate reflection and the insights gained from this reflection process. Drawing‐based journaling is reported to be a viable tool for reflective inquiry and it is hoped this case study will provide stimulus for others to extend their reflective skills