Teach, Don't Just Tell: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey

About this episode

Stacey discusses the importance of teaching writing through modeling rather than just giving directions.

Stacey spotlights a foundational principle of writing instruction: "Teach, don’t just tell." Inspired by Sarah Valter’s insights and rooted in educational research, she explores the impact of modeling: making the invisible processes of writing visible for our students. You’ll hear about the difference between simply giving directions and authentically showing your thinking and writing moves, and why this distinction matters so much for young writers. Stacey also discusses practical ways to sh...

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Host: Stacey

Topics covered

• writing instruction
• modeling writing
• educational research
• young writers
• teaching strategies

Keywords

• writing instruction
• modeling
• educational research
• young writers
• teaching strategies

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