Join us at HfL’s annual English conference ‘Powerful Pedagogy: Say it, Read it, Write it’ – a dynamic day of learning designed specifically for primary school teachers and leaders. This enriching event will allow you to explore innovative teaching strategies and effective pedagogy to support all learners in reading, writing, and spoken language.
Join us online for a day of learning on the 6th of February 2025.
Getting writing right: Evidence-based recommendations for teaching writing
This talk draws on over fifty years of research reviews, including meta-analyses and case studies, conducted by The Writing for Pleasure Centre. It identifies 14 evidence-based principles that have been consistently associated with high-performing writing instruction. These principles, which form the core of the “Writing for Pleasure” pedagogy, include strategies such as building a community of writers, setting clear writing goals, and teaching the writing process. With a solid research foundation, these practices are shown to raise writing standards and accelerate progress for all learners. This session will explore how teachers can implement these principles to foster effective writing instruction in their classrooms.
Learning Outcomes
- An understanding of pedagogical approaches to speaking and listening, reading and writing that will enhance pupil engagement and learning.
- An informed understanding of current research and good practice.
- Effective ways to support all learners no matter their age, stage, background or current attainment.
- Strategies for developing a holistic and cohesive approach to English teaching in school.