Embedded Writing Case Studies

Case Study: Say C-H-E-E-S-E. Generating Ideas for a Writing Exercise

Teach your learners how to generate a wide range of ideas around a topic. Brainstorming in categories builds learner confidence as students prepare to write. Students can then draw from these ideas to plan and compose a piece of writing more easily.

Supporting Success in Hairdressing

Hairdressing students often enter the programme with a negative view of writing and their ability to express themselves in this medium. We asked the question, “Do deliberate acts of teaching of hairdressing students improve their ability to demonstrate comprehension in written assessments and bring about a change in their attitudes to writing?”

Blogging and laptops to Improve Writing

Using blogging and laptop computers to improve writing skills on a vocational training course