Written by Ms Sharina (2026)
Rediscovering the Joy of Writing: How Free Writing Transforms shares how a simple shift in classroom practice can reignite students’ love for writing. Through authentic prompts, a safe environment, and freedom from rigid rules, Ms Sharina shows how free writing helps young learners express themselves confidently while giving teachers meaningful insights into their students’ thoughts, emotions, and creativity. A reflective and practical piece that reminds us that writing, at its heart, is about joy, connection, and voice.
Link to Podcast By Mdm Rita Pillai, Master Teacher (10 mins): Inquiry Through Dialogue - Motivating Students to Write - ELIS Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
Reflection by Ms Shanti, Senior Teacher (2025):
Let’s allow our students to find joy in writing! Let’s motivate them by intriguing their curiosity – which will spark off students asking more questions! Celebrate them – their writing! Writing is certainly not just composition writing!
Key takeaways
Link to Video by ELIS
(11mins): Supporting Inquiry-Based Learning in the EL Classroom: What, Why and How
Reflection by Mdm Kwan Nee (2025)
Let's learn how we can implement inquiry-based learning (IBL) to boost student independence and engagement in writing within the English language classroom. When students engage in exploratory talk, they understand better and learn to think more critically.