IPEELL: What is it? The IPEELL strategy The IPEELL strategy uses memorable experiences, positive attitudes and Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) to improve students’ writing. The main advantages of the IPEELL approach are: • It works with existing teaching methods and doesn’t require expensive additional resources • It is a class-based approach that can work for children of all abilities • It works with most text types • It provides a focus for writing and a structure to help organise students’ writing • It provides a method for students to evaluate their own work and set goals for improvement Most importantly, IPEELL involves students taking ownership of the writing process through self-motivation, self-evaluation and setting goals for selfimprovement.
Memorable experiences All too often, young people are asked to write about things they know little about and haven’t experienced so writing is even harder than it needs to be. It is hard to believe that an 11-year-old child might never have been to the seaside or a place of historical interest but this is often the case, especially for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. For these young people, it is essential that schools provide stimulating and memorable experiences that provide a focus for learning.
IPEELL: Introduction
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