The instructional strategies and assessment practices available both in and outside of the classroom to enhance student self-awareness, interest and learning through reflective journaling are discussed. Reflective journaling is a pedagogical strategy to effectively enhance self-awareness, student interest and learning. A technique, which actually assess the student's integration of their reflective journaling responses on the content area exams is quite effective. In addition to enhancing student self-awareness and interest in the course, the 'final-reflection' papers which are the feedbacks, in introductory courses can also contribute to student growth and development in the academic programs.