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Lerntagebuch

learning journal, reflective diary kept by a student

noun LERN-tah-ge-bookh Rare

Usage Note

Lerntagebuch is a pedagogical tool in which students document their own learning progress and reflections. It is especially common in progressive primary and secondary education contexts.

Examples

"Die Schüler führten wöchentlich ein Lerntagebuch, um ihren Fortschritt zu reflektieren."

Natural Translation

The pupils kept a learning journal weekly to reflect on their progress.

Literal Translation

The pupils led weekly a learning-diary, to their progress to reflect.

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