Studies suggest that when students are moved to write for intrinsic reasons and given some autonomy, the quality of their writing can improve. Conversely, writing mainly for teacher-controlled reasons may not always benefit students’ writing performance.
- Learn more – [Agency – Writing For Pleasure]
To provide a comprehensive writerly apprenticeship, schools should certainly prioritise autonomy-supporting writing projects. Here’s how…
Intrinsic projects with autonomy
Students generate their own writing ideas for personal writing projects based on their knowledge, interests, and passions. They decide whether and with whom to share their writing.
- Learn more – [Guide To Personal Writing Projects & Writing Clubs For 3-11 Year Olds]
- [The Writing Realities Framework]
Extrinsic projects with autonomy
Students generate ideas within the class project’s parameters based on their interests. They also help choose their audience.
- Learn more – [The Components Of An Effective Writing Unit]
- [Establishing Publishing Goals For Class Writing Projects]
- [The Cognitive & Motivational Case For Inviting Children To Generate Their Own Writing Ideas]
- [You’re Their Writer-Teacher! Supporting Children To Find Fruitful Writing Ideas]
Extrinsic projects but with some autonomy
Students generate ideas within the class project’s parameters while understanding that their writing will be assessed by their teacher.
- Learn more – [The Components Of An Effective Writing Unit]
- [Writing Development Scales And Assessment Toolkit For 3-11 Year Olds]
Let’s empower students with autonomy and enhance their writing development!