Building Writing Stamina by Cultivating Routines and Strategies
Trainer Name: Nadia Halabi
Duration: 2 hours
Delivery: English and Arabic
Price: AED 200
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Workshop Description
The ability to write proficiently is a critical skill that students need to master for academic success and effective communication throughout their lives. However, many students struggle with sustaining their writing efforts, often finding it challenging to maintain focus and productivity over extended periods. This workshop is designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies needed to help students develop the stamina required for sustained, quality writing.
During this workshop, educators will explore a range of practical methods that can be integrated into their teaching practices to enhance students’ writing stamina. The focus will be on creating a classroom environment that nurtures motivated, active writers who are capable of producing coherent and well-structured texts. Through a combination of evidence-based routines and targeted strategies, participants will learn how to encourage students to engage more deeply with the writing process, enabling them to write for longer periods without losing focus or creativity.
Educators will discover how to structure their classroom schedules to include regular writing sessions that promote consistency and persistence in student writing. In addition to routines, Educators will learn how to implement techniques that keep students engaged and motivated during writing sessions, such as goal-setting, time management, and self-assessment. Educators will have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive lesson plan during the workshop.
By the end of this workshop, educators will leave with a robust toolkit of routines and strategies that can be immediately applied in their classrooms. They will be better equipped to foster a culture of writing that not only enhances students’ stamina but also improves their overall writing proficiency. Students will benefit from a more structured and supportive writing environment, ultimately leading to greater confidence and competence in their writing abilities.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Implement routines that aim at creating a classroom of highly engaged writers: Participants will learn how to establish consistent writing routines that encourage students to write regularly and with purpose.
- Acquire and analyze strategies to maximize students’ writing stamina: Participants will learn how to adapt these strategies to different age groups and skill levels, ensuring that all students can benefit from increased writing stamina.
- Develop a lesson plan where the routines and strategies are seamlessly embedded: The lesson plan will serve as a practical guide for incorporating writing stamina-building activities into the curriculum, ensuring that students are consistently exposed to these beneficial practices.
The Workshop is ideal for:
Classroom teachers, Literacy specialists or reading coaches, Curriculum Coordinators, Teacher educators or professional development facilitators.