TEACHING WRITING: STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES
Keywords:
Teaching writing, foreign language instruction, writing competence, process approach, drafting and revising, collaborative writing, peer feedback, technology-assisted writing, individualized instruction.Abstract
This article examines effective strategies and techniques for teaching
writing in foreign language education. It highlights writing as a complex skill that
integrates cognitive, linguistic, communicative, and social competences. The paper
emphasizes a multi-stage process approach, including pre-writing, drafting, revising,
and editing, as well as the importance of collaborative writing, peer feedback,
technology integration, and individualized instruction. The study concludes that a
comprehensive and student-centered approach significantly enhances learners’ writing
competence and confidence.
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