Course: Fun with Creative Writing (Academy of Literary Arts & Publishing | Singapore)

20 February 2013
Course: Fun with Creative Writing (Academy of Literary Arts & Publishing | Singapore)
Date: 9 March 2013 (9:30am – 5:30pm)

Ideal for Primary and Secondary School teachers, this workshop will delve into creative writing strategies which can be used in classrooms. The strategies and geared towards improving students’ academic achievement and encouraging their active involvement in creative writing. The exercises in this course will be interaction intensive so that participants can gain an experiential learning experience.

COURSE OUTLINE:
  • How to generate ideas?
  • How to use observation?
  • Can everyone write?
  • What is ‘creative’ writing?
  • Why do we need to add the fun element to ‘creative’ writing?
  • How do we add the fun element?
  • Expert tips for success in teaching children to have fun while writing
Venue: #34-08, Silver Room, irChartnexus, International Plaza

Fees: Normal fee: S$220

To register, please visit: Register via http://funwithcreativewriting.eventbrite.com

Anju Aditya, Former Dean, GIIS Academic Centre is the Founder-Principal of Global Indian International School, East Coast Campus, Singapore, which has created a record by winning 3 awards at Singapore, India and international levels within a year. She has been a Quality Examiner for SPRING, Singapore, Asia Pacific Quality Organisation, Philippines and Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Programme, USA. She is now a consultant in education.

A Gold Medalist and Ph.D. in English Literature with three decades of experience in teaching and school administration, she has extensively implemented innovative teaching and learning practices in schools. She strongly advocates value education as an integral part of school education. She has authored English language books for school students. Her professional interests are school assessments, teacher training and development, curriculum design and innovation.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: prema@bookcouncil.sg

Website: http://www.bookcouncil.sg/
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