Introduction

This is a fun and interactive course designed for Teachers, Tutors & Parents who wish to learn how to teach creative writing to children or anyone who needs to improve their writing skills. It provides the proper tools to help you embark on your career as an English teacher. For experienced teachers, it offers a chance to improve teaching skills and obtain a recognised qualification for career advancement.

Course Contents

• Language Development and its importance to the writing process
• The Purpose of Creative Writing
• Necessity of Creative Writing
• Genres
• Writing a Story
• Introducing Young Children to Writing
• Developing a Story
• Developing Fluency in Writing
• Poetic Forms
• Assessment of Writing
• Teaching Practice

Assessment

The Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing is assessed via a combination of teaching practice and written assignments.

Entry Requirement

To gain entry into the Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing, applicants should meet the following requirements:

• High School Year 12 English or equivalent
• Competency in Spoken and Written English
• Preferably, students should have a TESOL equivalent qualification
• Relevant teaching experience would be considered
• If you do not fall within the above categories, submit all qualifications and a letter explaining why you should be considered. Applications will be assessed case-by-case.

Qualification

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing from The TESOL Training Centre.

Course Articulation

This course allows students to transfer credits to MSC in Education (TEFL) offered by NSU, USA.

Online course fee – CAD 150.00