Evidence-Based Methods of Teaching Writing
Program Description:
In this course, educators will learn practical strategies to support students as they develop writing skills, even if they are new to teaching writing themselves. Drawing on relevant educational research, the course will focus on understanding writing process instruction that includes structures for explicit instruction, guided practice for students, and strategies for providing meaningful feedback and fostering student independence. Participants will learn about the three main text types – informational, narrative, and opinion/argument texts. The institute will also include the study of exemplar texts and ways to use them in classroom instruction to promote student agency. By the end of this course, educators will walk away knowing how to create a supportive writing environment and implement effective teaching practices that build confident, capable writers.