Once we heard the word of ‘writing’ I believe lots of things would be on our mind, even if we are challenged to write something by using other language besides our first language. Some people might think that writing is hard to do, because there are some prerequisites to make a good writing.
Though I admit if people are able to read, it means they are able to write as well. It is connected each other. As a teacher candidate I realize I need to make a good strategy to make my students are able to write their ideas easily. Technology is one of the ways. Technology has helped many teachers’ today to teach writing skill especially for writing in Second Language Acquisition (SLA).
There have been many kinds of approaches to teaching writing and the use of computers. One of them is Form-Focused Approach. The instruction includes two types, grammar-based instruction and discourse structure-based instruction. Other three approaches we can use are process-focused approach, content-based approach, and reader/audience-dominated approach.
Each of approach has its own function. Form-focused approach will let the students do simple drill and practice activities or know many types of written text by using websites. This is very good to be developed because in writing we also need to focus on the form, so this approach provides many ideas and solution for the teacher and the students. Process-focused approach will let the students learn by having a process. Content-based approach will let the students to focus on the content they write about. It is very useful to enhance language skills and develop content knowledge. It also stimulates students’ critical thinking through solving problem. For the last, Reader/audience-dominated approach will make the students’ writing refer to meed the readers expectation. So overall, all these approaches are very helpful for every single teacher who wants to teach writing skills for the students.
Technology nowadays indirectly makes us write! Be grateful then :)
