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Course Description

This comprehensive course equips K-2 teachers with the essential strategies and tools needed to develop young students' writing skills. Through six focused modules, participants will explore the foundational elements of early writing, including fine motor skills, handwriting, and print conventions. Teachers will learn how to guide students in planning and structuring their written texts, effectively teaching sentence formation, and utilising feedback to enhance writing skills. The course also covers assessing student writing and publishing their work, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment. By the end of the course, teachers will be well-prepared to support their students in becoming confident and effective writers, laying a strong foundation for future literacy development.


Audience

K-2 Teachers 


Teaching Standards

1.1.2 Proficient Level - Know students and how they learn - Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students:  Use teaching strategies based on knowledge of students’ physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics to improve student learning

2.5.2 Proficient Level - Know the content and how to teach it - Literacy and numeracy strategies:  Apply knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies to support students’ literacy and numeracy achievement



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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1: Introduction to Early Writing Skills

    • Introduction

    • The Importance of Early Writing Skills

    • Connection Between Writing and Other Literacy Skills

    • Components of Early Writing - Fine Motor Skills and Handwriting

    • Components of Early Writing - Understanding Print Conventions

    • Class Activities

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 1

  • 3

    Module 2: Planning and Structuring Written Texts

    • Introduction

    • Importance of Planning in Writing

    • Techniques for Planning Writing

    • Class Activities

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 2

  • 4

    Module 3: Techniques for Teaching Sentence Formation

    • Introduction

    • Components of a Sentence

    • Creating Simple Sentences

    • Expanding Sentences

    • Class Activities

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 3
  • 5

    Module 4: Using Feedback to Improve Writing

    • Introduction

    • The Role of Feedback in Writing

    • Benefits of Feedback in the Writing Process

    • Types of Feedback

    • Techniques for Providing Feedback

    • Using Rubrics and Checklists to Guide Feedback

    • Setting Learning Goals with Students During 1:1 Feedback via Conferencing

    • Co-building a Success Criteria with Students

    • Teaching Students How to Give and Receive Feedback

    • Structured Peer Review Sessions

    • Class Activities

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 4
  • 6

    Module 5: Assessing Student Writing

    • Introduction to Assessing Student Writing

    • Formative Assessment Techniques

    • Summative Assessment Methods

    • Using Assessment Data

    • Class Activities

    • Suggestions for Collaboration

    • Reflection Question

    • References List for Module 5
  • 7

    Module 6: Publishing Written Texts for K-2

    • Introduction

    • Importance of Publishing Student Work

    • Methods of Publishing in K-2

    • Steps to Finalising Texts for Publication

    • Creating a Publishing Routine

    • Class Activities

    • Suggestions for Collaboration

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 6
  • 8

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

Do you teach in NSW? If so, this is relevant to you:

Completing Creating Effective Written Texts in K-2 will contribute 4 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum/Early Years Learning Framework, addressing Standard Descriptors 1.1.2 and 2.5.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher in NSW.

 

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