PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGIES AND COGNITIVE APPROACHES TO TEACHING WRITING SKILLS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

The annotation outlines the main objectives of the research, focusing on improving students’ writing proficiency, fostering critical and creative thinking, and promoting independent learning through strategic feedback and reflective practices. It also describes the relevance of integrating pedagogical and cognitive methods to create a supportive learning environment that enhances students’ motivation and confidence in writing. The study emphasizes how metacognitive awareness, schema activation, and working memory processes contribute to the development of coherent and well-structured written texts. Overall, the research demonstrates that a balanced combination of instructional strategies and cognitive approaches significantly improves writing outcomes and contributes to students’ academic literacy development.