Writing in an Educational Setting

An Interactive Power Point

By: Meghan Tuinstra

Ed 205, sect 16

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What this Power Point will Teach You

The importance of proficient writing for teachers

How writing is incorporated in the everyday lives of teachers

The various types of writing in education

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Home Page

Title page What this presentation will teach you The interview Example of daily writing Example of beyond daily writing Tone and Structure Privacy Issues Problems with writing in the workplace What entry-level teachers should know Author’s page Resource page

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The Interview

For the majority of my information, I interviewed my cousin, Jamie, who is a high school teacher at Lansing Christian High School.

She shared with me the different types of writing there is for teachers, as well as her experience with writing in the workplace.

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Different types of Writing for Teachers

Everyday Writing Assignments, tests, lesson plans Letters home to parents, progress reports Emails to co-workers and parents

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Types of Writing, Continued

Beyond Day-to-day Grants for your school or classroom Letters or reports to the board of education Lesson plans or curriculum for an entire unit

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Tone and Structure

Lesson Plans, tests, assignments: Clear and concise. Students want direct instructions that

are to the point. Tone should be appropriate to the students level: use

sensible language diction. Letters home to parents and emails:

Professional, but friendly. A teacher wants to appear approachable, yet hold their

authority.

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Privacy Issues

When it comes to writing in education, teachers always need to be careful with their documents, since they contain information about minors. All writing that contains information about a

student should be kept confidential and filed privately.

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Teachers who have Difficulty with Writing Might be hesitant or dread teaching it to their students if they

are struggling with writing. Teachers need to lead by example, and introduce writing as

fun and exciting to motivate the students: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItAcd_9_5-M

May reflect the school poorly. The school should be offering outside help to those teachers to

accommodate their writing skills. Lack Authority

When emails, letters, or reports have spelling and grammatical errors, the teacher may lose their authority in

what they are saying.

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What Entry-Level Teachers should Know When it comes to Writing

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Lesson plans Basic assignments Email correspondence to staff and parents Letters home, progress reports

About the Author

Senior at Grand Valley State University and graduating this April.

Majoring in Group Social Studies, Minor in Elementary Education.

I plan to do my student teaching in Denver, where I also hope to find a fulltime teaching job.

Email me:

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Resource Page

Interview with Jamie, teacher at Lansing Christian High School

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItAcd_9_5-M

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