The process approach to writing instruction is based on how real writer write. The five stages of the writing process are prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Teachers support and scaffold children as they learn to write, gradually giving them more and more responsibility. "The five levels of support are modeled writing, shared writing, interactive writing, guided writing, and independent writing". (Tompkins, 2008, p.2) As a supporter, teachers do many things like writing along with children, and guiding children to develop ideas for their writing, record ideas on paper, and proofread to correct errors. However, Sheena (2007) said "As a class teacher, she has come to see that if children are to develop as successful learners, children should be asked to write on topics that matter to them: writing contexts must be meaningful, taking children’s experiences and interests into account".
According to Ja Eun Kim, the role of the teachers in this teaching process is very important. I totally agree with her that the role of a writing teacher is a facilitator. There are many things for a writing facilitator to do such as revising, fiving feedback, and so on. Writing teachers can make children see their development and have an interest and excitement in writing.
Tompkins, G. E. (2008). Teaching Writing: Balancing Process and Product. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Sheena, M. (2007). Interactive whiteboards and talking books: a new approach to teaching children to write?. Literacy, 41, 26-34.
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