EXPERIENCE OF TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING IN SECONDARY SCHOOL: ANALYSIS OF PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES

This study focuses on the role of teachers in integrating creative writing into English Foreign Language Classrooms among 9-11 graders of secondary schools within the Urdzhar district of Abai region. The aim of the study is to discern teachers' perceptions of creative writing; pedagogical challenges encountered in teaching process and explore views on developing this aspect of writing. The research methods include the use of a mixed approach, including qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The questionnaire was administered online via Google Forms to a random sample of teachers and one hundred teachers participated in the study. The results indicate that while most teachers define creative writing as a diverse array of written expression, a significant proportion seldom integrate it into their educational practices, underscoring the necessity to reinforce this facet within school curricula. In conclusion, the study highlights the importance of integrating creative writing into the learning process and suggests strategies to address the identified challenges.