1. Lack of Writing Skills at UAEU
Derek Brown
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UAEU Case Study

2. Introduction - Lack of Writing Skills UAE University
The case
Recommendations
Considerations
Conclusion

3. Case - Lack of Writing Skills
Students - IAE courses
Do not know process
Not comfortable to start
Do not recognize errors
Teachers - IAE courses
Not sure - improve writing
(Brown, 2017)

4. Investigation - Lack of Writing Skills
Read case study
Found important points (following slides)
Researched additional support on the internet (following slides)
Wrote report
Prepared presentation

5. Reasons - Lack of Writing Skills
Many parts to learn
Writing - new, separate skill
Requires patience
Students give up
Unsure how to pass

6. The Problem - Lack of Writing Skills
Unable to write effectively
Unable to pass exams
Lose job opportunities
IELTS Scores weak
Teaching jobs - req. IELTS 6 or 6.5
(IELTS, 2017)

7. Recommendation 1 - Motivate
Students: Rethink self
Opportunities + role in UAE
Consideration: Must have opportunities
Teachers: use student view
What do students need?
What does UAE need?
Shamma Al Mazrui
Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Ajman
(The National, 2016)

8. Recommendation 2 - Make Writing Interesting
Learners: write for fun
Journal
Write Stories
Teachers: make writing fun
Group activities
Technology

9. Considerations - Make Writing Interesting
Consideration for students: Only helpful if students motivated
Consideration for teachers: Possible if tech available in class
Bring outside supplies if needed

10. Conclusion Writing - essential skill Education Career
Achieve success, write!

11. References
performance
to-write-own-success-stories
Brown, D. J. (2017). Writing Skills 101. Retrieved October 26,