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Writing Across Curriculum

✍️ Course Introduction: Writing Across the Curriculum – Strategies for K–12 Teachers

Welcome to Writing Across the Curriculum: Strategies for K–12 Teachers!
This course is designed to empower educators across all subjects and grade levels with the tools, strategies, and confidence to integrate writing as a powerful learning tool—not just a literacy task.

Whether you teach math, science, social studies, art, or physical education, you’ll discover how writing can help students make deeper connections, think critically, and reflect meaningfully within your discipline.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

✅ Understand the role of writing as a thinking tool across content areas
✅ Implement subject-specific writing strategies for grades K–12
✅ Use AI and digital tools to enhance student writing
✅ Design engaging, differentiated writing tasks for diverse learners
✅ Provide effective feedback and assess writing with clarity
✅ Develop a classroom- or school-wide Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) plan

You’ll walk away with ready-to-use templates, writing samples, planning guides, and real classroom examples—all tailored by grade level. This course is more than just theory—it’s a practical, creative, and flexible framework for helping your students think and learn through writing.

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🌐 Instructor: Mentolawit Shiferaw Taye

About the Instructor

Mentolawit Shiferaw Taye is an experienced instructional designer, curriculum specialist, and educator with over 15 years of international and local experience. Her expertise lies in designing culturally responsive, SEL-infused curricula and guiding schools in building inclusive, standards-aligned learning environments.

In this course, she brings a practical, supportive approach to Writing Across the Curriculum—helping educators not only integrate writing into their subject areas but also use it as a tool for deeper thinking, equity, and student voice. Her guidance is grounded in real classroom experience and a deep commitment to making meaningful instructional change accessible for all teachers.

Message from the instructor

Welcome to the course, “Writing Across the Curriculum: Strategies for K–12 Educators.” I’m so glad you’re here.

This course was designed with you—the classroom teacher—in mind, whether you teach Math, Science, Social Studies, the Arts, or any subject in between. If you’ve ever wondered how to meaningfully integrate writing into your lessons, support students with writing skill gaps, or make writing more relevant and engaging for diverse learners—this course is for you.

Writing isn’t just for English class. It’s a tool for thinking, for reflection, and for making connections across disciplines. In this course, you’ll explore practical strategies to use writing as a vehicle for deeper learning—no matter what subject or grade you teach.

We’ll cover everything from why writing matters, to overcoming common challenges like limited time or student resistance, to designing writing tasks that are inclusive, flexible, and tied to your content goals. You’ll also gain downloadable tools, real classroom examples, and a capstone project to help you build a personalized implementation plan.

Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to writing integration, you’ll find strategies here that are adaptable, student-centered, and ready to use right away.

So let’s get started—because when writing becomes a shared schoolwide practice, all students grow, and all voices are heard.

Welcome again—I’m excited to learn and grow with you.