Course Title

Effective Writing
Objective of the Program
This program aims to produce teachers who have the ability to:
 demonstrate the capacity to use various writing forms, (for example, in class responses,
journals, notebooks, reports, argumentative essays, research papers and etc.) to realize the
purpose of the course.
 exemplify ethical writing practices (i.e., avoid plagiarism, used of an appropriate citation
style) all void varieties of written language.
 demonstrate the capacity to effectively integrate multiple sources (primary and
secondary, electronic and print) into the course’s writing assignments.
 Demonstrate improvements in written expression of thought by utilizing various
techniques (such as critique, multiple drafts or revisions of assignments after receiving
feedback).
 Develop students’ written expression of thoughts and supply learners opportunities to
explore ideas and to create connections between contents areas.
Course Description

PHILOSOPHY
This course presents practice guides in the field of English for effective writing. It includes
discussion of the various subfields of the discipline. It is designed for students who wish to learn
and improve their writing skills in English to bring the best in them in this current challenges in
education. Included in the course are guidelines for developing specific skill in various
categories and contexts and assessing learners enrolled in this course.

AUDIENCE
This course is intended for first year to fourth year students under College of Teacher Education.
STUDENTS OUTCOMES

Graduates are expected to: (check)

establish writing skills by reflecting on personal experiences and the external /
community.
to familiarize them with grammar conventions with the use of credible text /
improve their active vocabulary for describing individuals and certain events. /
develop their ability to compose written texts for academic purposes /
use experiences and local environment to develop creative writing skills /
enhance the ability to write creatively through the technique of shared /
writing

Intended Learning Outcome

 ILO Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
ILO 1  Improve their active vocabulary in writing skills by reflecting on their
personal experiences and to enlarge their critical thinking and
creativity.
ILO 2  Develop their vocabulary and grammar skills and for them to
familiarize them with grammar convention with the help of credible
text.
ILO 3  Develop their ability to compose written texts for academic purposes.

TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

Teaching and Learning Strategies

This course will be taught through the discussions of the lessons provided in the module.
Other related strategies can be also used and applied to specific topic.

Assessment Strategies
The students of this course will be assessed through written exercises, written outputs and
short quizzes at the end of every topic provided.
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR

Week Topics Topic Outcomes ILO SO Delivery Method

1-2 Orientation, Develop a sense of school Presentation and
Couse Syllabus, spirit and identity with the Discussion
Socialization, and culture of the course
Introduction Demonstrate positive attitude
towards the start of the classes
Navigate the syllabus and
identify the course policy and
schedule
Introduce the lessons on
understanding the self
3-4 Improve Writing Improve active vocabulary for SO 1 Presentation, Lecture,
Through describing individuals and SO 3 Interactive Discussion,
Experiences certain events; Writing a Diary Entry,
Practice writing about familiar Short Quiz,
people and happenings to Essay Writing, Self-
enhance grammatical and Directed Learning, and
communicative skills; Module
Establish writing skills by
reflecting on personal
experiences and the external
 community; and
Expand critical thinking and
creativity.
5-6 Improve Writing Develop confidence in SO 2 Presentation, Lecture,
Skills through communicating through Interactive Discussion,
Adequate writing; Short Quiz,
Vocabulary and Develop vocabulary and Essay Writing, Self-
Grammar grammar skills in a variety of Directed Learning, and
ways; and Module
Familiarize the students with
grammar conventions with the
use of credible text (such as
newspapers).
7-9 Writing for Develop students' written Presentation, Lecture,
Effective expression of thought and Interactive Discussion,
Communication: provide learners opportunities Learning Activity,
Formal Occasion to explore ideas and to build Writing a short story,
connections between content Self-Directed Learning,
areas; and Module
Improve students’ writing
skills by a variety of
communication activities from
informal discussion to formal
discussion; and
Make an activity that will
enhance their writing skill.
10-12 Effective Writing Develop the ability to SO 4 Presentation, Lecture,
Across the compose written texts for Interactive Discussion,
Curriculum academic purposes; Activity,
Introduce to the steps that True or False, Essay
need to be followed in writing Writing, Self-Directed
a technical report; and Learning, and Module
Organize visits (to the library
or museum) and develop
investigation techniques to
guide the students in
identifying sources of
information.
13-15 Promoting Use experiences and local SO 5 Presentation, Lecture,
Creative Writing environment to develop SO 6 Interactive Discussion,
creative writing skills; Writing a story, Group
Develop the ability to write
stories using the techniques of
re-telling a story; and
Enhance the ability to write
creatively through the
technique of shared writing.
Discussion, Developing
imagination, Writing a
rhyming poem, Self-
Directed Learning, and
Module