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Teaching Writing in the Digital Age: Evidence-Based Practices for Primary Classrooms.

Writing is a critical life skill, yet teaching it effectively in today’s digital classrooms presents increasing complexity. Primary teachers are expected to support handwriting, introduce keyboarding, and develop high-quality text composition, often simultaneously and with limited guidance on what works best.

This one-day professional learning course is designed to build teacher confidence and capability in delivering effective writing instruction across both paper-based and digital contexts. Drawing on current research and classroom-tested practices, participants will gain practical, evidence-based strategies they can apply immediately, along with a clear understanding of what high-quality writing instruction looks like in the primary years.

Key Learning OutcomesParticipants will be able to:

• Critically analyse theories of writing instruction and evaluate their relevance to classroom practice
• Evaluate evidence-based approaches to teaching writing in the digital age
• Select, justify, and apply strategies to support handwriting and keyboarding development
• Design and implement effective approaches to support students’ writing across paper-based and digital formats

Registration fee $340.00 (inc GST) includes all course materials and morning tea and lunch

About the facilitator:

Dr Anabela Malpique has a background in teaching languages and literacies, including teaching and coordination roles in different educational contexts (Portugal, UK, and WA). Her research interests focus on literacy development, with a specific interest in writing development and writing instruction. Her research addresses a national and international call to develop high-quality research investigating effective writing and contextual factors contributing to writing development across the lifespan.

* Please note this short course requires a minimum of 15 participants to proceed.

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Joondalup Campus
270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup WA 6027

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