23TRA461 Free Writing - Making The Most Of Independent Writing Opportunities

Date:     Tuesday, 17 October 2023
Time:     7 pm - 8.15 pm
Venue:  Online Via Zoom

Free Writing is a commonly used methodology employed by many teachers who want to give their pupils opportunities for writing practice and to develop writing skills. This webinar will be of interest to any teacher who would like ideas on how to develop a love of writing in their pupils through the free writing process. It will explore some of the following aspects to free writing:

• Free Writing defined
• Understanding the Oral Language and Writing connection
• Planning for Free Writing
• Getting started
• Teaching Approach
• Classroom Environment
• Assessment
• Q & A

Bio of Presenter: Karen Riordan (Primary Links)

Karen has been teaching for the last 18 years in a co-educational school, having both classroom and SEN experience. She has a special interest in working with children with additional needs having spent eleven years as a Special Education Teacher and is the current Chairperson of the Clare SENCO CoP. She has published yearly planners for both Special Education Teachers and SNAs. She is also passionate about supporting children’s emotional and social wellbeing in schools. Karen has recently trained as a Play Therapist and is completing her Masters in Creative Psychotherapy currently. She thoroughly enjoys facilitating Teacher Professional Development workshops and webinars on various Literacy Initiatives and looks forward to meeting new teachers virtually to share tips on linking theory to practice in everyday classrooms.