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.
Formulating a writing assignment allows students to learn about a topic and formulate their knowledge about what was researched. When students do the research rather than drafting an assignment with the bare minimum of information, they are better prepared to develop clinical judgment as their critical thinking skills become more advanced. It is exciting to read assignments that demonstrate an interest in a topic. The students who go the extra mile to adequately research a topic are showing a better understanding of the concepts.
To ensure students become better readers, thinkers, and learners by learning to process their ideas through writing.
Writing with proper grammar and structure is difficult for many people. There are resources such as Grammarly which can help, but the student still needs to organize and structure their thoughts appropriately in order to convey their message or answer the prompt.
It is imperative to provide a welcoming and positive environment for students to have the want and drive to pursue different writing styles and understand the use of writing skills will be implemented throughout their future careers and lives.
Many students come to us without adequate writing skills. It's critical to be able to present as a professional, and to state something accurately and clearly.
Many students are skeptical about writing because they don't understand what to write and may be scared of criticism from others. Technical students sometimes don't feel writing is important, but it is.
The idea of face-to-face feedback as a way to grow strengths a little at a time would be an opportunity for me to add in real life.
My husband always complains that many of his coworkers (in the IT field) have a hard time writing and communicating through writing. This makes it difficult for the team to understand their points and for the projects to continue and thrive. Writing is an important aspect of all areas of the workforce.
I have learned that writing is important across a variety of topics. But it is important that we as CTE teachers create writing assignments and tasks that not only stimulate inquiry, but also allow them the opportunity to stregthen their skills.
