Developing creative writing skills and environmental consciousness through literature in primary school.

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Authors: DERETZI ELENI
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Abstract

This paper investigates the effectiveness of an educational intervention aimed at developing Creative Writing skills and enhancing environmental consciousness in 6th-grade primary school students. Elias Venezis" short story, "Snow White of Parnitha," served as the starting point, around which creative writing activities were structured. The results, based on the qualitative analysis of the students" written texts (narratives and dialogues), demonstrated significant improvement in their narrative and dialogical skills, including the intelligent use of figures of speech. Particularly impressive was the manifestation of great enthusiasm and a strong will on the part of the students for the reconciliation of humans with nature. Whether through critique of the negative relationship or through proposals for its restoration, the texts revealed a deep environmental awareness. The study underscores the power of literature and creative writing as catalysts for holistic learning and environmental education.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Indigenous and Place-Based Education Environmental Education and Sustainability Environmental Ecological and Cultural Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Educational Innovation.
Volume
7
Issue
3
Publication date
9 January 2026