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Teaching Writing
This Webcast features three main writing experts Dr. Steven Graham, Dr. Louisa Moats,
and Dr. Susan Neuman and the main topic under discussion is teaching writing. The experts
explores various topics that are related to writing. They first address why writing is important,
what parents and educators can do to help students struggling to write and the latest research
development that focuses on teaching writing. The experts argue that both parents and teachers
should try as much as possible to create an environment that fosters writing especially amongst
children. This is because writing is a very critical tool that aids in shaping the future of children
and having a solid foundation from the start helps children in developing confidence as they
move on. Children need tools such as alphabets, writing papers, dictionaries and message boards
Latest scientific knowledge in the field of writing proves that elements such
as spelling knowledge go hand in hand with writing. It is thus necessary to ensure that children
have a bit of spelling knowledge by the time they leave kindergarten. This will help them to
decode simple instructions and be able to put it in writing. Knowing the meaning of the word
helps children to internalize it thus making it easier for them to write it down. The researchers
have also put together a list of the most common words in writing and teachers play a crucial role
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in helping children to memorize the words and this skills helps them to lay a concrete foundation
in writing. When a child gets to understand this words by the fourth grade, chances are that they
will stick throughout his/her whole period of learning. In conclusion, I will ask Dr.Graham to
expound on strategies that can be incorporated in teaching students with Dysgraphia and how to