Naplan’s emphasis on writing mechanics over meaning is misguided. The implications for the classroom are concerning With Naplan examinations imminent, anxieties high and results down, it is fair to ...

Experts tend to complete writing tasks more quickly than novices by combining or skipping steps due to years of practice and mastery. Our students often come to us as novices who are still learning ...

(This is the third post in a five-part series. You can see Part One here and Part Two here.) I’ve got a few that top that list. None of them is an English paper—or blog posts, for that matter. The ...

Most of us report putting off writing tasks, from important emails to high-stakes projects. When asked if they procrastinate, an estimated 95 percent of college students reported doing it. Moreover, ...