A Teacher Opinion On Developing Efl Pre-service Teachers Creativity

Abstract

Creativity is believed to be an essential characteristic of EFL teachers. It is crucial to explore how teacher implemented activities, methods, and approaches to cultivate the creativity of pre- service teachers. Thus, this paper aims to explore the activities and strategies employed by EFL teacher to develop EFL pre-service teachers' creativity. For that purpose, this study utilized qualitative research methods, including interviews with an experienced educator in a private university with twelve years of teaching experience in EFL. The findings highlighted four activities for enhancing creativity in EFL pre-service teachers: final project exhibition, cooperative learning, feedback, and reflection. These activities aim to empower EFL pre- service teachers to think innovatively, develop original ideas, and improve their teaching capabilities. The study underscores the importance of creating a supportive learning environment that encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving to prepare EFL pre-service teachers to be effective and innovative educators in the field of English as a Foreign Language. The study suggests that these four activities performed by teacher educator (final project exhibition, cooperative learning, feedback, and reflection) can encourage the creativity of EFL PSTs.