Autonomous Reading & Writing
Autonomous Reading & Writing
Reading and writing, a burden for some learners and even some teachers who might find it challenging to involve reluctant learners. This session offers some ideas for teachers on how to motivate and involve learners through basic reading and writing techniques, activities and links to useful websites
Mini-Course Objectives
By the end of the mini-course participants should be able to:
1. Acquire skills of skimming, scanning and getting meaning from context which are the most essential reading comprehension skills.
2. Practice reading and writing skills and techniques effectively and independently.
3. Acquire the linguistic techniques such as using the correct vocabulary, grammar and mechanics that should empower them to produce different pieces of writing, e.g., narrative, argumentative and descriptive.
4. Learn how to motivate learners to read and write effectively.
Meet the Instructor
English Language Instructor, Teacher Trainer & Curriculum Developer.
TOEFL & IELTS Trainer, SmartBoard & MozaBook Software Trainer & English Language Consultant
Former Manager, Test Development & Assessment (SCE/AUC)
Currently: Educational Consultant to an educational institution