Creative writing challenges among students in Pakistan; Mini-Review Essay

Authors

  • Zarrin Gull Fatima Elementary School Teacher (EST) Computer Science, GGHS Gaon Mangtanwala, School Education Department, Govt. of Punjab, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Amir Graduate Student, Institute of Special Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
  • Yasir Iqbal Department of Chemistry, University of Sialkot-51040, Pakistan & Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad-38000, Pakistan.

Keywords:

creative writing; writing skills; Pakistani students; creativity; innovative writing.

Abstract

A student's overall academic performance is impacted by creative writing since it gives them a platform for the dynamic presentation of their ideas and helps them develop their artistic abilities. However, students in Pakistan face significant obstacles when it comes to participating in creative writing. This brief overview addresses the main problems preventing students from being proficient in creative writing. Using data gathered from a variety of research papers, and studies, this review pinpoints the causes of Pakistani students' struggles with self-expression. It examines obstacles that prevent the development of creative capacities, such as a lack of support and conventional teaching techniques. The review makes specific recommendations for targeted interventions to address these issues, such as curriculum-wide creative writing integration, extensive teacher training programs, and a paradigm shift in teaching approaches. This review identifies and address those barriers In order to overcome the lack of creative writing abilities among Pakistani students and to create an atmosphere that encourages them to express their ideas freely and creatively.

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Published

2024-06-30

How to Cite

Fatima, Z. G., Amir, M., & Iqbal, Y. (2024). Creative writing challenges among students in Pakistan; Mini-Review Essay. Journal of Arts and Linguistics Studies, 2(2), 753–768. Retrieved from http://jals.miard.org/index.php/jals/article/view/118