"Even more importantly, writing and learning to write is shaped and constrained by the community in which it takes place."
Steven Graham & Karen R. Harris
An Inside Look: One Approach to Teaching Writing
Theories in Practice
Writing instruction practices have evolved over the decades. What was once a cognitive-driven domain with an emphasis on mechanics, dictation, and memorization has shifted to a more encompassing view of writing not as a product but as a cyclical process. In this post, I will explore how my own writing instruction practice is founded on a combination of writing theories and approaches.
Writing Theories & Pedagogies
Looking Back to Move Forward
In order to fully prepare for the road ahead, we must look back and examine our roots. With regards to writing instruction, in particular, this could not be more accurate. Our classrooms are no longer rooted in the pedagogy of the teacher as a judge or evaluator. Instead, the learner and the educator are reciprocally responsible for the learning that happens. Therefore, writing instruction must take with it into the future the past theories and pedagogy that more accurately align with the educational needs of students today.