EDU 690 - Writing in the Primary Classroom (3)

This course is designed to enable teachers to establish ongoing structures that will scaffold children’s writing development. It is intended to guide teachers in leading effective mini-lessons for writing strategies and implement writing conferences with children. Aspects of the writing process will be highlighted as well as the development of units of study. Literacy instruction that surrounds and supports the teaching of writing will be examined. Building principles and tools for assessment will be included in order to guide ongoing instruction.