Writing Across the Curriculum | Origin: ED205
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Enhancing Students' Professional Skills --> Writing Across the Curriculum
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Learning to write is an important element of an upper professional education. Teachers are responsible to evaluate the students progress in writing skills of each student and provide feedback for success of the students.
I am inspired by one of the ways to motivate students by relating the assignment to professional skills. I think many professionals think that creating a powerpoint is more to share -- I like the idea of using the presentation because this is how professionals demonstrate how they've learned MORE.
I like to have my students submit their drafts via Google Docs so that they can see my edits/suggestions to improve their writing before submitting their final draft. This usually builds their confidence when it's time to write a new essay in the future.
Learning about writing as a way to enhance student skills and learning.
Writing is important component in all disciplines and should be included in all course curricula.
Writing skills are important, even in technical careers, and opportunities can be creative such as presentations and reports, not just papers.
Writing is a important aspect of our way of communicating to each other or about a topic, There are many forms and styles of writing , For example writing a letter to grandma is not the same as writing an essay on global warming. but what makes me stop and wonder is when students have a learning disability that has not been addressed yet.
Writing skills are still important when working in the music industry. There are often times when one may need to write grant proposals, business plans, etc. Therefore having a proper grasp of the written word is key.
Writing across the curriculum. I think this is one aspect that ACC VN program lacks. This is a trade school, so students do not receive a degree. Students are in this school to "get a career". The development of writing skills would be difficult to tackle as this is a fast paced, computerized learning program.
I think its important to eencourage students to write about their clinical experiences and allow them to express their thoughts, use examples, and apply their foundational knowledge.
Although the class I teach does not currently include any written assignments, the students are taking other courses that require written assignments and I do hear about it! The challenge right now is related to AI and plagiarism. It has been challenging how to grade assignments and to verify if plagiarism occurred or not. I like the idea of the steps for students for the writing process. Students seem to like exact direction and giving them these steps might help relieve some of the anxiety they feel related to a writing assignment.
I plan on increasing opportunities to help students to improve their writing skills in my class.
The writing process provide a structured approach to guide students. Structured approach, Progressive support, Flexibility, and Skill development. I plan to incorporate these principles by introducing the writing process as a series of steps. Offering scaffolding and support to students as they progress. Emphasizing the importance of revision and proofreading as integral parts of the writing process. Tailoring instruction and assignments to mees the diverse needs and preferences of students. These strategies aim to empower students to become more confident and proficient writers.
There is a need for teachers to emphasize writing, even in the technical fields. Students are leaving high school with low writing skills, and it is influencing their ability to get and keep jobs in many fields, or it is making graduated students lose credibility in the work force.
Written communication skill are paramount to our industry and are an obstacle for many students who seek to be professionals in the audio industry. We must do what we can to bridge the gap and develop students written communication skills.
I think it is very important for a health care provider how to write professional
Writing across the curriculum is important, even in technical industries. It helps students to express themselves and understand the career and industry in which they are working. It can be used to build confidence and knowledge of themselves, as well.
I have learned in this chapter the importance of writing and how to utilize it for many different purposes. For example it gives you practice when utilizing it for educational studies, or it can be a form of expression and creativity. It can also help with soft skills by working on a group project collaboratively. There are also different stages and steps of writing. knowing how to evaluate these steps and reviewing your writing can be very useful in your educational and professional pathways.
It is important to make sure all students know exactly why the work they are doing is related to what they want to achieve, and this is something I will continue to do, make sure there is a direct connection between any writing and the students' interests or desired outcomes.
