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A lovely
programme – how I wish I had learnt this system as a child! Laola is a thorough,
efficient trainer, who inspired us, kept us interested and was able to relate
the material to situations in our schools. The programme would be most
beneficial to secondary school students –particularly for those who do not speak
English. The simple logic behind this system is outstanding and left me
searching for opportunities to use THRASS in my music lessons. I feel I have
learnt enough to approach the teaching of THRASS with confidence and would
consider further study in the subject.
Most enlightening. For the first time I understand how phonics works. Lively and
very clear presentation. Step by step explanations will enable teachers to
implement THRASS in their classes. They also have been shown how to use all the
resources and encouraged to expand on the ways of using them. I am convinced
that THRASS will help all our children and help us to provide quality education
overall.
An excellent course. It has really put THRASS in perspective for me and has
given me the confidence to make full use of the different THRASS aids.
Information was logically set out, which made it so much easier to understand
and apply. Well done!
THRASS is very good because it makes reading easier for all abilities. The
teacher works smarter, not harder. Pupils can learn a lot of things in a very
short period of time and enjoy it because of the variety of materials. The
lecturer is experienced and easily imparted knowledge to the learners. The
course was easily understood and I am sure in the future, I would want to study
more about it.
This course has filled in many blanks. I feel that I can now prepare lessons
with confidence and extend the children and use all those ‘dusty’ aids that we
have! Thank you, Laola, for making this course interesting and alive.
An interesting course and easy for the learners. As a teacher, I like it, but
find it challenging. It requires a lot of practise! Thanks. I will do my best!
The THRASS workshop has really helped me to highlight the modern ways of
introducing the alphabet, reading and writing – especially letter formation,
which is a major problem with the young children. With the knowledge I have
gained, I am going to implement it during my teaching and learning process.
The THRASS course was an eye opener to me. It is a very good programme because
there is a lot of repetition, which will enable a child to remember words
taught, throughout the course. It is also good because it can be applied to
other subjects – e.g. the raps can also be used in counting numbers. It also has
a lot of reference materials.
Being a new school, the course came at the right time, which allows us to start
with the right work. This will benefit both pupils and teachers. The course will
definitely enrich us as a school and I believe we’ll go a long way in bringing
up good readers, with good handwriting and spelling skills. I look forward to
other THRASS courses.
The course is great for both teachers and pupils if it is well implemented in
schools. I feel that there should be some practical follow-ups by observing some
trained people applying the course. I also feel that the course should be a
little bit longer –e.g. 5 days so that we really get immersed into the
programme.
The THRASS programme is very educative. It opens up a wide range of good ideas
for the child. It is full of fun, so much that children will enjoy and learn at
the same time. For the teacher, it is not an overnight thing, but with practice,
it is full of fun. I have learnt a lot. This is a journey I have started with
THRASS!
I learnt a lot and feel that THRASS should be introduced to all teachers in all
schools – including government schools – for the important and useful way in
which teachers can begin to enjoy learning faster. It is indeed a better way of
introducing children to learning – even slow learners can end up with something
and can catch up a little faster than by using the previous methods, more so
because it can be linked with other subjects.
A fantastic course. I did a study on how difficult it is for the African child –
second language speaker – to spell when they are taught to pronounce sounds
incorrectly. The solution to all spelling problems seems to have been found. The
CD is a wonderful idea. It gives no room for mispronunciation. I am sure a lot
of children will be speaking Standard English in ± 10 years to come. I think a
lot of teachers will need refresher courses, because changing ones’ accent,
style of teaching and habits can be difficult to break. Well done to Laola. A
great job. Southern Africa needs this!
The course was well organised and I learnt a lot of things. I really look
forward to imparting the knowledge and skills in this dynamic and comprehensive
way.
I came to the course quietly kicking and screaming – I had a lot of work to do
over the weekend! However, given that I was teaching THRASS on what I learnt
from colleagues and the Teachers Guide, I found, with hindsight, that this
course was just what I needed. I look back and see the holes and omissions in my
teaching. I look forward and see with anticipation, how I can better help my
weaker English students and bring in a wider variety of practical activities. I
needed this training and now understand its aim and methodology.
Would be great if THRASS can be taken to every College of Education in Africa.
Makes a great deal of sense! Very practical – uses the multi-sensory approach,
which is the only way to teach anyone, anywhere in the world. Presented in a
lively, down to earth, matter of fact way. Software, materials etc. excellent!
Would need some time to absorb all the information, but I’m sure once it is
used, it will have amazing results – already seen at Broadhurst School. Thank
you for an excellent presentation and for sharing your knowledge, experience and
wonderful anecdotes.
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