Creativity in Language Teaching

Document Type : Original Article

Author

University of Sydney, Australia

Abstract

One quality among the many that characterize effective teachers is the ability to bring a creative disposition to teaching. In second language teaching, creativity has also been linked to levels of attainment in language learning. Many of the language tasks favored by contemporary language teaching methods are believed to release creativity in learners – particularly those involving student- centred, interaction-based, and open-ended elements. Drawing on teacher narratives and conversations with teachers, the notion of creativity in language teaching is explored from three different perspectives: 1. the qualities creative teachers possess. 2. how teachers apply creativity in their teaching. 3. how creativity can be supported in the school. Examples illustrate how creative teachers’ conceptualize their approaches to teaching.

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Volume 1, Issue 3 (Special Issue)
October 2013
Pages 19-43
  • Receive Date: 27 May 2013
  • Revise Date: 09 September 2013
  • Accept Date: 12 October 2013
  • First Publish Date: 15 October 2013