Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Chapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Creativity TheoryChapter 3. Creativity and EducationChapter 4. Creativity and Applied LinguisticsChapter 5. Creativity and MethodologyChapter 6. Creativity in Materials and ResourcesChapter 7. What is a creative teacher?Chapter 8. Becoming a creative personChapter 9. Becoming a creative teacherChapter 10. Pre-conditions for classroom creativityChapter 11. Some possible frameworks and proceduresChapter 12. Measuring CreativityChapter 13. Research into creativityChapter 14. Network analysis of research papers on creativity in ELTChapter 15. Suggestions for further researchChapter 16. Conclusion.
Synopsis
This book offers a unique perspective on creativity in an educational environment where there is a relative dearth of literature on this subject. The authors link practice and principle to provide a practical and valuable guide for more creative language learning and teaching, using not only theoretical ideas but useful practical advice and recommendations on how better to introduce creativity into teaching and daily life. This innovative volume is sure to become a crucial reference point for teachers and practitioners of language teaching, and anyone interested in the ways in which creativity can be channelled into the teaching and learning process.