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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 that this short course is subject to minimum enrollment requirements and may be cancelled if sufficient registrations are not received.

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Joondalup Campus
270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup WA 6027

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