Learning Opportunity
Writing and Writing Assessments 4-6
Facilitator: | Karen Filewych |
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Date: | December 08, 2023 |
Time: | 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm MTN |
Cost: |
No Charge |
Location: |
Virtual |
Session Code: | 24-DD-WET-KF-007-CARC |
Type: | Webinar |
Focus: | Curriculum Implementation and Pedagogy English Language Arts & Literacy |
Target Audience
Gr 4-6 teachers
About this Learning Opportunity
Upper elementary students are sometimes reluctant to write. Our assessment practices may unintentionally contribute to this reluctance. Join Karen for this practical session that will address ways to motivate students to write and provide assessment practices which will maintain our students' willingness to take risks and ultimately improve their writing.
This learning opportunity is being subsidized through funding from Alberta Education.
About the Facilitator

Karen Filewych
Karen has over twenty-five years of educational experience as an elementary teacher, school administrator, and language arts consultant. She enjoys sharing her passion for literacy with both teachers and students!
In 2007, she completed her Master of Education degree at the University of Alberta with a focus in literacy. During the last few years, her passions for teaching and writing have collided. Her first book, How Do I Get Them to Write?, was published in May of 2017 by... Read more »