Writing as communication

Process writing is a move away from students writing to test their language towards the communication of ideas, feelings and experiences. It requires that more classroom time is spent on writing, but as the previously outlined activities show, there is more than just writing happening during a session dedicated to process writing.

Potential problems

Writing is a complex process and can lead to learner frustration. As with speaking, it is necessary to provide a supportive environment for the students and be patient. This approach needs that more time be spent on writing in class, but as you have seen, not all classroom time is spent actually writing. Students may also react negatively to re-working the same material, but as long as the activities are varied and the objectives clear, then they will usually accept doing so. In the long term, you and your students will start to recognize the value of a process writing approach as their written work improves.

Further Reading

Hedge, T. 1988. Writing. Oxford University Press.

Krashen, S. Writing : Research, theory and applications. Pergamon Press.

Kroll, B. 1990. Second Language Writing: Research insights for the classroom. Cambridge University Press.

Raimes, A. 1983. Techniques in teaching writing. Oxford University Press.

White, R & Arndt, V. 1991. Process Writing. Longman

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