Supporting a Child with Writing

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
L/504/8703
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know how children are taught to write.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe activities children are given at school to develop writing skills.
2

Understand the various stages involved in learning to write.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe expected developments in writing ability for different children.
  • 2.2
    Outline possible strategies for encouraging creative writing.
3

Understand the problems that can occur when a child is learning to spell.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe the reason for common spelling errors in a piece of child's writing.
4

Be able to design suitable material to help a child learn to write.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Design materials to help a child with writing.
  • 4.2
    Describe the particular reasons for developing these materials for that individual.
  • 4.3
    Describe how the child responded to the materials.