WRITING AND MARKING TESTS
Laura Brie , Colegiul Național „ Gheorghe Lazăr ” Sibiu
Abstract : Creative classrooms don ’ t just look different , they feel different . They provide an environment where students are more likely to express their ideas , think outside the box , challenge problems with innovative ideas and solutions and , most importantly , learn faster and more effectively . Teaching methods , types of fixation or evaluation exercises that were used successfully several decades ago can no longer be used exclusively in the new context . The activities that follow the development of students ' creativity give the teacher a new role . This is no longer a source of information , but a mediator . The communicative method and group-work are popular methods of teaching English because they emphasize interaction as a means and purpose of learning a foreign language .
Key words : creativity , communication , changes , dynamism , interaction
Dynamism is the word that best describes our century and encompasses the multitude of changes and complex processes that take place at all levels of society , changes that go beyond the geographical boundaries . Europe opens its borders , promoting new values , including competitiveness , creativity and professionalism . The evolution of science and technology is accelerating and this evolution is possible due to the change of people ' s mentality .
Professionalism in any field has become a driving force that implies competitiveness and lifelong learning , but at the same time it creates opportunities and greater chances of professional affirmation and fulfilment . In recent years , this has become a priority of education systems globally . Basic , formal education , along with non-formal education and lifelong learning , personalize and develop attitudes as close to the demands of the market and society , on the one hand , and the inclinations of the learner , on the other , supporting creativity and adaptability .
Creativity exercises are meant to develop young people ' s thinking and help them adapt more easily to change . By definition , creativity involves original ideas and flexible thinking and refers to the ability to cope with the unexpected . Creative people are more motivated to overcome obstacles and find solutions , they are more willing to take risks and make great efforts to achieve their aspirations .
Pursuing this goal it is natural that the language teaching itself be in a permanent evolution and change . Teaching methods , types of fixation or evaluation exercises that were used successfully several decades ago can no longer be used exclusively in the new context . Modern teaching strategies that focus on creativity come to complete the education process , leading more to an acquisition of English and not to conscious learning . The student directly involved in his / her training is an active participant in the learning process and not a passive receiver of information .
The communicative method is one of the most popular methods of teaching English because it emphasizes interaction as a means and purpose of learning a foreign language . Through exercises of communicative type , whether it is about completing information or writing , rewriting , interpreting texts , recreating situations that mimic reality , students are put in a situation to solve a problem , a problem that has several
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