Teachers’ Perceptions And Practices Of Interactive Writing Strategies To Foster Creativity In Elt Classrooms
Auteurs : Ladjini Messaouda . Benhlima Safia . Zeghlache Soumia .
Résumé
Being a pillar in second language acquisition and foreign language teaching, the writing skill is granted a great significance. Accordingly , teachers and educators often try different creative strategies to help EFL learners foster this skill. Additionally, creativity is increasingly recognized as a crucial item in fostering learners’ writing competencies. The aim of the current research is identifying how interactive and dynamic teaching methods can better cultivate learners writing abilities and develop their imagination. It sheds the light on some of the pedagogical strategies including project-based learning, collaborative writing, and the integration of digital tools and explores their significance in building an engaging learning environment. Through a pedagogical shift towards real-world application and peer collaboration, this study aims to demonstrate how interactive strategies can nurture creativity, stimulate critical thinking in EFL classroom. Focused on high school EFL teachers, this study highlights practical techniques adopted by teachers to inspire secondary school students and support them foster not only technical proficiency but also a genuine passion for writing. The findings of the study reveal that such techniques stimulate learners and nurture creativity in them. Additionally, it has been shown that several obstacles are experiences in the journey towards creativity such as time constrains, Lack of motivation and purpose. The study concludes with some insightful recommendations and pedagogical implications for educators and teachers engaged in EFL contexts.
Mots clés
Creativity, English Writing Skills ; Interactive Teaching Methods ; Learners’ Engagement and Proficiency ; Secondary School teachers
