Practical Progress Diary

I found that learners at KS4 were reluctant to take charge of their own learning and that they lacked sense of direction when it came to practical activities. In order to encourage independence and a sense of responsibility in their work I give learners a diary which they have to log progress at the end of every lesson and highlight where they need to go next. I have tried this at both Year 10 and year 11 (CAT) and it seems to be having a positive effect on the pace of lessons and the progress made within them.