Abstract
Creative writing, across the globe, is a highly talked about issue with
academia, academicians and learners having mutual consensus as to its
scope and significance. However, analysis of the local teaching learning
scenario reveals numerous issues and complexities resulting because of the
absence of complete awareness about the concept, its principles, and
features. The article attempts to clarify some foundation principles related
with the concept of Creative Writing in ELT and EAP. The justification for
the discussion came from real classroom situations; and the practical
implications of the theoretical framework were provided by the data
collected through an experimental study; also relevant research evidence is
included to support the conclusions drawn. It raises the problems
confronted during the teaching, learning and assessment of creativity; and
addresses key pedagogical questions, like when to teach creative writing
and what approach to be adopted; and arguments, like developing criteria
for creative writing restricts creativity. Identification of the four basic
components of creative writing as the starting frame of reference is the
central focus of this discussion
Dr. Sajida Zaki, Dr. Hina Hussain Kazmi. (2009) Underlying Features and Principles of Creative Writing for Teaching and Learning, Paradigms , Vol 3, Issue 1 .
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