Fostering creativity in kindergarten CL2 classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

<p>From the emergent perspective, children’s expressions in invented languages signify developmental growth. Creative activities promote the L2 learners’ use of invented languages. Bringing together participants from around the world, the conference was designed to engage scholars and practitioners alike in (re)imagining possible transformations of L1 research and education while transitioning to a post-COVID-19 era. The organizer wishes to focus this symposium on a group of papers that explore ways of fostering creativity in children during uncertain times from different traditions and perspectives.<br><br>Adopting a highly effective format, the symposium will consist of three papers, and the entire session will last for 90 minutes. All of the papers are presented by scholars with research interests closely related to creativity and education, with special reference to the implications on various facets of learning and teaching based on their findings. The topics covered by the contributors include how language teachers adjusted their teaching modes to accommodate new challenges during the pandemic, and cases of innovative learning modes developed to promote creativity and multiple intelligences through multimodal learning among very young L2 learners. The symposium aims to develop a dialogue among scholars from different institutions and disciplines, while making theoretical inquiry on the role of creativity in education and the evolving opportunities for synergy in rapidly-changing classroom contexts. Upon completion of each presentation, the paper in focus will then be commented by the discussant, followed by open Q&A and discussion with the audience led by the symposium chair.<br></p>