INCREASING CREATIVITY WITH THE SELF-STUDIES IN BASIC ENGLISH CLASSES

Authors

  • Ozlem Yagcioglu Modern Languages Department, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejel.v0i0.324

Keywords:

self-studies, games, approaches, creative thinkers

Abstract

There are many materials, books and resources for the self-studies which can be useful in the ESL and in the EFL classrooms. Choosing the ones which can make learners more creative and happier will help our students to develop their language skills in speaking, reading, writing and listening. This paper deals with the methods and approaches to help our students to become creative learners and thinkers. Methods and approaches which can be used to help our students to be creative will be explained. Games on creativity will be told. Classroom activities will be shared. Useful blogs, websites and books on creativity will be suggested.

 

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Published

2016-11-11

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Vol 1, No 2 (2016)

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