Certificate in Creative Writing - 60 Hours

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 on their writing skills. It provides you with the proper tools needed to help you embark on your career as an English teacher. For the experienced teacher, it gives you the chance to improve on your teaching skills and to obtain a recognised qualification for your own career advancement

Course Contents

• Language Development and its importance to the writing process
• The Purpose 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

In order for you to gain entry into the Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing, all applicants should meet the following entry requirement:

• High School Year 12 English or equivalent
• Be competent 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 any of the above categories and think you are qualified for the course, please submit all your qualifications and a letter explaining why you should be considered. Your application will then be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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 student to transfer credits to MSC in Education (TEFL) offered by NSU, USA.