Peer Assisted Writing Instruction
PAWS involves structured peer collaboration where students plan, draft, and revise their writing together. This strategy benefits students with mild intellectual disabilities or ELLs by promoting feedback and modeling through social interaction. Assessment data guides pairing and activity focus, ensuring that instruction targets specific writing needs. Teachers report that peer-assisted learning enhances motivation and engagement while improving writing fluency. I recommend PAWS because it encourages cooperative learning and real-time application of data insights.
Resource:
Santangelo, T., & Olinghouse, N. G. (2019). Peer-assisted writing strategies for diverse learners. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 52(2), 123–135.
