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Overview
The course
teaches the basic elements of story-writing. It uses Concept Maps to plan
and write creative original stories. The 5 Senses and Questioning
techniques are taught to spice up writing. A “teaching tool box” is
provided useful for lesson plans and as models for students to emulate.
Teachers will not only think of pen and paper but bring out their sense of
humour as well!
Aim
To impart
effective teaching techniques on how to write creatively and see stories
of students
develop, including those as young as pre-school.
Objective
Participants
will:
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be
transformed inevitably into a more creative writer AND teacher
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foster the
joy of creative writing in children
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experience
developing, stories, poems, and other creative
pieces from own imagination use concept maps for brainstorming and
planning for creative writing
Content
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Concept Maps
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Literary
Devices
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Whole Brain
Learning
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Poetry
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Free flow
Writing
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Story
Structure
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Twists
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Dialogue
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Genres
Course Duration
8 weeks on a
part-time study for 4 hours per session. Sessions include classroom
discussions/ participation, hands-on training activities and peer teaching
practice.
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:20
Assessment
Admission Criteria
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Minimum 3
"O" levels with credit in English
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Any other
recognised Certification, Diploma or Degree
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Mature
candidates by interview and approval from the School
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