Pre-Service Teachers’ Apprehension and Attitudes about Writing
Brooke A. Burks, Ph.D., Emma Haley, Ph.D. & Marie F. Kraska, Ph.D.
Abstract
According to the National Institute for Literacy (2007), writing skill could hinder a person’s professional and academic growth. Lack of writing skills can prove to be detrimental in an individual’s ability to obtain and maintain a job. Resumes and cover letters are generally the first impression a potential employer sees. Without being well written, the individual is less likely to be asked to interview. If the individual does obtain the position, writing skills may be a factor in him/her keeping the position. For teachers, writing is a necessity: lesson plans, notes home to parents, permission slips, tests and quizzes, and a myriad of other writing pieces are expected from educators of every discipline. Therefore, it is imperative that teachers be able to write in a variety of styles for a multiplicity of purposes.