How to Apply Scaffolding Instruction to Continuation Writing Task Teaching in Senior High Schools

Authors

  • Xurong Wang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/6c5ews07

Keywords:

Scaffolding instruction; Continuation writing task; Writing.

Abstract

With the implementation of new English curriculum standards for high schools and the reform of National Matriculation English Test (NMET), many places incorporate continuation writing task (CWT) in their English teaching. However, due to lack of theoretical guidance and relevant experience, many teachers still use traditional writing teaching method. As a result, students cannot perform well in CWT and the they will lose confidence and interest in writing. It has been proved that scaffolding instruction has positive influence on students’ learning. Therefore, this paper takes the CWT of 2021 college entrance examination English test (National Volume 1) as an example, to analyze how to apply scaffolding instruction to CWT teaching in order to give some guidance for teachers and improve students’ CWT writing competence. Specifically, by building scaffolding, guiding students to enter learning situation, encouraging students to explore independently and learn collaboratively, and making effect evaluation, teachers can not only improve students' writing competence and efficiency, but also develop their learning interest.

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Published

14 March 2024

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How to Cite

Wang, X. (2024). How to Apply Scaffolding Instruction to Continuation Writing Task Teaching in Senior High Schools. International Journal of Education and Humanities, 13(1), 98-100. https://doi.org/10.54097/6c5ews07