PROMOTING WRITING IN THE PRIMARY GRADES: Blogs

        I can't help but think back on my writing philosophy before enrolling in this course as I began my adventure as a writing teacher. Writing has proven to be a difficult component of Language Arts for me since students don't seem to enjoy it. That, in my opinion, is mostly due to the way it is taught and the fact that people have difficulty expressing themselves. Writing can occasionally feel like a tedious, drawn-out process to teachers. which I have observed over my years as a teacher. I only assign descriptive writing and image sequencing to my kids; I never really got them to write anything in-depth. Despite this, I have always appreciated a "good" piece of writing since I enjoy reading.       I now think that writing instruction is vitally necessary. Writing is a skill that promotes creativity and critical thinking in students. Now with this new exposure to the way to teach students writing, I feel confident that I can execute my job as a Language Arts teac

                This writing course has not only solidified my beliefs regarding the effectiveness of communication but has also utterly revolutionized my perspective on the pedagogy of writing. Initially confident in my own writing abilities, I approached the course with an open mindset, eager to absorb novel perspectives and approaches that might not only improve my skills but also my approach as a teacher of writing. The course functioned as a comprehensive guide skillfully connecting a rich tapestry of skills essential for both personal growth and effective teaching. As a teacher in training, the course material provided valuable examples of techniques that can be effortlessly incorporated into my pedagogical repertoire to foster the writing proficiency of students. Writing, often perceived as a daunting task, was demystified through the course, emphasizing that with the right tools and exemplars, the writing process can indeed become  an easy and enjoyable endeavor. The Writing P

As a teacher of writing, I have embarked on a transformative journey that has not only honed my skills but also deepened my understanding of aspects of writing. Throughout my experience, I have encountered numerous challenges, revelations and moments of inspiration that have shaped my teaching philiosphy. In this blog post, I will be reflecting on my journey as a teacher of writing, I have to say, the switch from being a preschool teacher to a primary school teacher has been a total game changer. Before, when I was a preschool teacher, I used to be clueless about so many aspects of teaching writing, but now I feel like I’ve leveled up and can be a better teacher in the primary school setting. Before, I did not really grasp the writing process and was not aware about the 6 plus one trait. But now, I've fully embraced the writing process and the 6 plus one traits have become my guiding principles. One thing I've realized is that the writing process isn't just a straight pat