Half a century ago, a revolution took place in the teaching of writing. Educators asked, “What if we were to study how professional writers wrote, as a way to learn how we might teach writing more effectively?” The result was the writing process movement, with its emphasis on not just writing as product but as process. Good writing doesn’t magically appear, nor does it spring from the brain fully formed and perfect the first time. Instead, all writers engage in a process, and while that process can vary writer to writer, some stages do seem to apply, in some way, to almost every writing situation. This course demonstrates how teaching writing as process can lead to a significant increase in students’ comfort level and confidence as writers. Learners will examine methods for teaching writing as discovery, and for using low-stakes writing and reflection in their classes. They’ll fill their toolbox with practical strategies and techniques for teaching writing to students of any age, in any situation.
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This course is designed for current or future teachers, in any situation, who use or want to use writing with their students.
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What the writing process is and how it can help improve student writing.
How writing as discovery, low-stakes writing and reflection can help students grow more comfortable and confident as writers.
This course is designed for current or future teachers, in any situation, who use or want to use writing with their students.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Module 1: Inviting Writing
Module 2: What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be?
Module 3: Writing Process
Module 4: Writing and Reflection
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TOP REVIEWS FROM TEACHING WRITING PROCESS
One the best courses for teachers. Many thanks for the instructor and University. It is rich in content both videos and readings. I would definitely recommend it to other teachers.
Excellent. Reflection based learning was extremely helpful for me.
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