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ERIC Number: ED629200
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Jun
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2723-746X
EISSN: EISSN-2722-8592
Teaching Practices of EFL Teachers and the Enhancement of Creative Thinking Skills among Learners
Masadeh, Thouqan Saleem Yakoub
Online Submission, International Journal of Asian Education v2 n2 p153-166 Jun 2021
The development of students' creativity has been a prerequisite for survival in this fast-changing technological age. Therefore, enhancing learners' higher-order thinking skills should be the primary concern of education systems worldwide. The present study aims to survey EFL teachers' knowledge about creative thinking and their activities to enhance creative thinking skills. It also aims to understand EFL teachers' perceptions about the importance of creative thinking activities in promoting EFL learners' creativity. Moreover, it aims to check if there are significant differences between participants' perceptions due to teaching experience and stage. Fifty-six teachers took part in the present study by responding to a questionnaire developed to achieve the aims. Results revealed EFL teachers' lack of knowledge of creative thinking skills. Nevertheless, they showed that they "Often" practice creative thinking activities in the classroom. Results also indicated that these activities were perceived as "Important" to enhance EFL learners' creative thinking skills.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A