Explicitly teaching the process of writing
PETAA
4 hours
Available all year
Online unmoderated course
This course delves into the teaching of writing as a process in the primary classroom. It explores whether writing is a product or a process, introduces you to the writing cycle, and explores how to explicitly teach the process and key skills of writing to primary students. Numerous practical teaching strategies and activities will be presented, with templates and resources provided.
Learning outcomes:
- Create effective lessons for teaching writing to primary students F-6
- Support your students to generate and develop ideas for writing projects
- Understand how mentor texts can be used to teach writing
- Unpack the key skills for writing and critical knowledge for the teaching of those skills
- Run impactful and engaging group discussions, teacher-student conferences and writer's workshops
- Employ a range of effective strategies for preparing and publishing writing projects
Who should participate?
- Classroom teachers F-6
- Literacy Leaders
- Assistant Principals
What else do I need to know?
This course is self-paced and unmoderated. All participants have access to materials for 365 days from the date they register.
How does it work?
- Individuals: upon registration individuals will be sent a link to access the PL on our online learning platform.
- Group Booking: Schools wishing to make a group booking should email us with the number of teachers they'd like to enrol, in order to receive a quote.
- PL Subscription: Access this course via the PL Subscription homepage. All PL subscription members receive free access to all online unmoderated courses.
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Completing this course comprises 4 hours of online professional learning addressing standards 1.2.2, 1.5.2, 2.1.2, 2.2.2, 2.3.2, 2.5.2, 3.2.2, 3.3.2 & 5.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.