Creative writing - practical strategies for developing children's writing skills (primary)
This event Will Be of Interest To
Primary School Teachers
Literacy Co-ordinators
Teaching Assistants
All those interested in developing creative writing through the use of interactive classroom methods
About This event
Irrespective of changes made to the National Curriculum the task of encouraging and improving writing, particularly amongst boys, has continued to be an issue in many schools. Whilst it has been accepted, for some time, that an active learning environment assists the learning process it is only with the new Primary National Strategy and the emphasis placed upon Excellence and Enjoyment that teachers have felt able to use a wider range of creative methods in the teaching of literacy. This seminar will furnish teachers with practical strategies for use in the classroom as well as giving them a chance to practice their own writing thereby appreciating more keenly the task that faces their pupils. Above all the emphasis will be on learning and practising practical techniques that can be taken back, passed on to colleagues and used in school.
N.B. Delegates can be assured that any writing exercises will be introduced in a controlled and supportive way. There will be no requirements to share work with other delegates.
The Benefits of Attending
- To meet with other teachers of literacy
- To practice and develop practical approaches to the teaching of literacy, particularly creative writing
- To enhance personal writing skills in order to improve the teaching of creative writing
Presenter Ian McCormack
Ian is a teacher and writer of more than 25 years experience. His published work includes plays, cantatas and handbooks. In additon to his writing Ian runs courses for teachers and pupils from KS1 to KS5, and his background in Performing and Creative Arts means that, wherever possible, he uses creative and interactive methods to enhance and enliven the learning process. His work with Bullying and Truancy is referred to on the DfES website and his most recent book "Getting the Buggers to Turn Up" was published by Continuum in March 2005. Ian continues to work in school on a freelance basis and regularly runs creative sessions for both teachers and pupils.
