Dear Students,

Welcome to the course, "Understanding the Science of Writing." I am Ms Ayana Williams, your course planner, and I am delighted to have you join us at the Literacy Department for Semester Two.

Throughout the first semester, you studied one half of this classroom literacy concept, focusing primarily on reading instruction studies conducted around the world. This course focuses on the practical analysis of writing instruction within the school system and research-based best practices for writing instruction. According to the literature, in literacy instruction, there is no science of writing without the notion of the science of reading (Graham & Harris, 2018). By examining various research studies conducted worldwide, we will explore how local, regional, and international researchers and practitioners have utilised the connection between reading and writing, instruction and practice, and how Literacy Support Teachers can adopt a more integrated approach based on the findings of these studies and practical observances. Throughout the course, you will analyse strategies for developing handwriting skills, grammar and sentences, paragraphs, and essay writing.

Course Objectives:

• To develop a general understanding of the term "reading" and to review the concept of the term "science."

• To analyse the science of writing in a Guyanese context.

• To understand the connection between the science of reading and writing based on studies read.

• To understand the concept of the science of writing through research conducted in the United States of America, including the statement of the problem, participants, time period of research, research site, and findings.

• To compare writing instruction based on research conducted within Guyana.

• To compare and contrast research on writing instruction in Guyana with research conducted in the Caribbean and South America.

• To compare and contrast research on writing instruction in Guyana with research conducted in Asia, North America, Europe, and Africa.

• To present critical viewpoints on the science of writing.

I look forward to an engaging and productive semester with you all. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,

Ms Ayana Williams (ayanna.williams@cpce.gy)

PEDAGOGY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD / PRIMARY TEACHERS

This course is part of the requirements for the preparation of competent teachers of Spanish at the early Childhood and Primary levels.

It provides for:

their acquisition of the relevant theoretical and pedagogical knowledge and

• their development of the skills and attitudes necessary for the successful preparation for and delivery of a programme oriented towards oral communication