Using the writing process model to teach writing at the junior high school level in Druk Yul: An action research

In this study I describe the ways in which the Writing Process Model is an instructional strategy used for the improvement of writing instruction in English. The study was conducted in a Junior High School in Druk Yul. The research participants included three English language instructors and myself. The collected data was based on teachers' reflections, students' feedback, as well as reflections of my own teaching experiences.The results of the study: (1) indicate that the Writing Process model can bring a radical change to the teaching of writing. The model proved to be a useful strategy in providing specific and easy directions to teach writing both at the primary and lower secondary classes (2) discovered that students were very supportive of this model (3) found that the extensive time needed for implementation was perceived as a main drawback (4) found that the shortage of writing materials was an inhibiting factor.Suggestions and recommendations for further studies on this aspect of teaching writing are included.