Helping Functional Skills and GCSE English Learners with the Non-Fiction Writing Process (Code: C1834)
BackThis two-part course is designed for English teachers working with Functional Skills and GCSE learners. It offers practical guidance on supporting students through the entire non-fiction writing process—from planning and structuring writing for specific audiences and purposes , to using teacher modelling and collaborative techniques to build writing confidence.
Part 1 focuses on planning and structuring non-fiction texts for exam success, while Part 2 explores how teacher modelling and collaborative writing strategies can boost learners' writing skills in engaging and interactive ways.
Pricing options
Open format: £99 per person
Upcoming
SET Membership
SET members are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount off this ETF professional development course.
Find out more about SET membership on the Society for Education and Training (SET) website.
Training aim
To develop practitioners’ knowledge and confidence in supporting learners through the full non-fiction writing process for GCSE and Functional Skills English—starting with planning and structuring writing, and progressing to using modelling and collaboration techniques to improve writing outcomes.
Outcomes
On this course you will:
- Identify key challenges learners face with non-fiction writing and apply practical strategies to develop planning, structure, and coherence in their written work.
- Design and deliver purposeful activities that develop learners’ ability to plan, organise , and write clearly for a range of non-fiction purposes and audiences.
- Apply teacher modelling techniques to demonstrate writing processes clearly and support learners’ writing development.
- Explore collaborative writing strategies and interactive tools to increase learner engagement and improve writing outcomes in Functional Skills and GCSE English.
Length
This 2-part course is 4 hours total.
- Open format: 2 x 2 hour sessions
Contact us
If this course is not currently available at a suitable date/location, please register your interest and we will let you know about new events as they are announced.
If you have any questions, please contact:
T: 0800 0 831 830
E: enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk
