By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

Competences 

a) Implement writing process strategies in his/her classroom and within a family literacy intervention programme;
b) Demonstrate key classroom practices which promote development in writing;
c) Assist students with difficulties in expanding their sentences/writing;
d) Deliver writing activities to address identified student difficulties within an Nwar setting or similar literacy intervention programmes;
e) Assist parents/caregivers in implementing writing strategies at home.

Knowledge

a) Demonstrate a critical understanding of writing process methodology most predominantly prewriting strategies, revising and editing strategies;
b) Demonstrate an understanding of modelling and guiding students to write independently;
c) Develop knowledge on a balanced literacy approach to the teaching of writing including modelled, shared, guided and independent writing;
d) Identify students’ difficulties in writing and how to address these difficulties;
e) Describe the implementation of scaffolded writing activities within an Nwar setting or similar literacy intervention programmes.

Skills

a) Plan and implement a range of writing activities to enhance literacy learning within a balanced literacy and teaching model;
b) Pace writing activities from modelled writing activities to guide students to write independently;
c) Show an ability to select appropriate writing strategies to tackle students’ difficulties;
d) Plan appropriate intervention writing strategies to address students’ strengths, difficulties and learning needs;
e) Support parents/caregivers to implement writing strategies with their child at home.