7+-+Teaching+Writing

“Vygotsky states ‘that writing should be meaningful to children, that an intrinsic need should be aroused in them, and that writing should be incorporated into a task that is necessary and relevant for life.’” (Hill, 2006, p.298) Writing is a necessity for life and every person needs to be able to write. Writing is needed to not only to complete further education but for basic needs in life. “The process of writing can be demonstrated when the teacher models writing, in shared writing and guided writing and in independent writing.” (Hill, 2006, p. 293) Guided writing is when a teacher guides a student with their writing. There is also interactive writing that can be conducted within the classroom. Interactive writing involves both the teacher and the student using the pen to write a text. The support and feedback from teachers and peers help a child’s writing develop.
 * Teaching Writing **





Teachers need to be aware that not all children will be at the same level when learning to write. Some will be far more advanced than others. Teachers need to spend time helping those students but also remain teaching the rest of the class. For example; this can be done with guided writing while the other students are doing independent writing. “The writing conference is a way for the teacher to help a child improve their writing during guided and conference, group conference and publishing conference.” (Hill, 2006, p.305)

media type="file" key="writing15vid3.wmv" (Source: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/teaching resources/english/englishcontinuum/writing/default.htm)

Links: There are many other writing videos at this link: [|Department of Education and Early Childhood]