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Wow! What a fantastic
programme. A definite paradigm shift is required in my teaching. An innovative
and creative way in teaching our children to read, write and spell. Music will
definitely keep us all awake and alert. THRASS will allow our children to
develop and acquire an important life skill – hence improve the literacy level
of our nation. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.
What a refreshing three days – I was blown away by the brilliant presentations
by Laola. I found the methodology of THRASS fascinating. What a clever
combination of so many reading, spelling and writing approaches. I have never
seen such a comprehensive programme! I learnt more in 3 days than all my KG1 –
50+ years of literacy learning! Thank you so much for the opportunity to be
updated and finally get the info that I have been dying for, for years.
An empowering course with a dynamic presenter. Reading Writing and Spelling will
take a whole new dimension in the classroom. I feel as if I have a ‘gift’ to
offer to our learners. I now have the tools to break through that Literacy wall.
What a blessing for our school!
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I personally thought it was very well presented
and the information and materials used were of excellent quality and of a very
high standard. The THRASS course has really provided me with a whole new view
towards teaching literacy skills. I have always been wary of today’s current
teaching methods and this programme has really excited me and inspired me to
learn more about THRASS and become involved in what it has to offer.
A very interesting course. I really enjoyed it. The material is lovely and this
programme will bring a lot of excitement in the teaching world. I particularly
love the music material.
Outstanding! I have had some previous experience of working with THRASS when I
worked as an intern at a school, but this course has just expanded my knowledge
and I definitely gained a lot of useful and valuable information. Laola was
brilliant in presenting the information and giving us a good basis and
understanding of THRASS. THRASS is amazing and I really hope to be able to
attend further THRASS courses in the future!
THRASS is a workable programme, which helps improve literacy in schools,
especially where learners are English second language learners. I enjoyed this
course and have gained knowledge which I will impart to my learners. Thank you
ABSA and to Laola for an excellent presentation.
“Children are the living messages we send in a time we will not see.” This
programme is phenomenal. It encompasses holistic teaching in a very modern world
of technology. Previously we were looking into a valley, now we are looking at a
mountain of knowledge opening the eyes of children to the windows of the world.
Laola must be commended for her outstanding presentation and passion at this
workshop.
Thoroughly enjoyable. Although I had heard of THRASS, I had never really
understood it. I am now able to understand and appreciate the importance and
benefit of THRASS. I have learnt a lot and look forward to implementing this
programme in my future teaching career! I have been inspired!
Presented in an excellent manner. I was kept entertained while receiving loads
of info, which made it easier to understand and stay focused on what was being
taught. I feel that this is a fantastic method of teaching, and if done
correctly, could make a huge impact in our schools. I’m very excited to start
using the programme and hopefully I can get it going in our local school.
The THRASS approach is an amazing way to teach learners a far simpler way of
learning to spell and write, as it gives the child a more realistic view on the
sounds that words make, thus making it easier for them to recognise words when
reading and spelling.
Very informative and I learnt a lot. I think that THRASS is an amazing
programme. I will definitely implement it in my teaching. This programme helped
me understand how to go about teaching handwriting, reading and spelling.
A very dynamic programme, well presented. Laola has shown that it is possible to
be implemented by anyone. A very well thought out, and put together programme.
THRASS will make all teachers look good and feel good. THRASS could not have
come sooner. Looking forward to implementation!
It was a very powerful, enjoyable, dynamic brainteaser. I know it is going to
work!
THRASS is a brilliant programme. This has opened my eyes to the infinite
possibilities of making every learner an efficient and effective reader. I teach
Grade 7’s, a few of whom are functionally illiterate. I have hope now that I can
help them to read. The course was well presented, interactive and most
interesting. Thank you to our sponsors, ABSA. A standing ovation to Alan Davies.
Very interesting. Helped me understand how the whole thing works and helped with
ideas on how to implement them. Great course. Enjoyed it a lot.
Thoroughly enjoyable. I have learnt a great deal. I know that when I become a
qualified teacher, I will make a success of this and use it efficiently in my
teaching because of what I have learnt at this workshop. I cannot wait to start
using this with my future class and learners. It was a success.
An unbelievable experience and I learnt a lot from it. I am certainly going to
use it in a classroom environment. Can’t wait for an Afrikaans version!
A fantastic approach to what we, as educators always grapple with – spelling and
phonics. Hope our nightmares will end soon. I’m really looking forward to using
this with my kids. I’m sure they will get as much joy from this programme as I
did. Thanks Laola and ABSA for this wonderful gift.
Our students have thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. Some of them have seen
THRASS taught in schools and have said that these schools are not doing it
properly! We need Laola back to run refresher courses on Saturdays at our VC
campuses for teachers – in Durban and in PMB.
I have gained a fairly good understanding. Waiting to implement it in the
classroom. Spoken to relatives who are also teachers – they are so keen to try
this – but the cost! Laola, you have been great! Hope we meet often and have
more workshops. The Sing-A-Long is also good.
Useful and interesting. It should be used in all schools as it gives teachers
the opportunity to help all learners to become successful learners. I will
definitely use THRASS when I have my own class!
I enjoyed the course very much. It was interesting and an eye opener for new
ways of teaching. I think it will be a good opportunity to implement THRASS into
schools. It provides teachers with new methods of teaching.
Structured logically. It was very interesting to learn the THRASS method and see
on the video clips how it was implemented. I am looking forward to getting more
experience in a THRASS school - hopefully when I go on teaching practice. I know
the basics and vocabulary, but don’t feel confident enough yet to implement it
on my own now. I am glad about all the wonderful material we got, because then I
can still read it up at home. It was also nice to have so many small activities
in between that we could do to keep active.
THRASS has made me more confident about teaching Reading, Writing and Spelling.
It was really interesting learning how to pronounce and understand the words and
letters. I enjoyed the Rap song, but at first found it difficult. It was a
fantastic workshop and I would recommend it because I learnt a lot and I think
it would be great for all educators and pupils to be exposed to THRASS.
Extremely interesting and thorough. I think it is a very exciting method and am
looking forward to incorporating it in the school I will end up teaching in. The
programme has incredible insight into the way and methods which children use. I
think that it is structured, yet broad enough to be creative and allows one to
use your own ideas.
This course has been an exciting journey through literacy. It was so well
presented as well as informative! Beautiful aids and a dynamic speaker! I will
definitely start implementing this method in my class. Thank you for an
enjoyable, informative ride!
I was unable to attend the first day, which would have been relevant for my
lecturing. I will read up in the guide and hopefully be able to understand the
approach. It is clear that THRASS definitely is the way to go and should be part
of the National Curriculum. A very exciting programme.
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