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boggling! An awful lot crammed into a short time but most stimulating and
inspiring. A far better approach to phonics. Alan & Laola were thorough and
professional. We loved the humour too. A worthwhile two days.
Excellent, interesting. I feel inspired and excited! You are both dynamic,
energetic speakers – thanks. Why hasn’t someone thought to all this before?
A very good informative, mind boggling, life changing course.
An amazingly logical progression of sounds heard and spoken to the written word:
Why hadn’t anyone done this sooner? I ask! Why hadn’t I thought of this? Well
done on a wonderfully thought-out scheme, superbly presented by two extremely
talented teachers. I feel honoured to have been included in this course. Thank
you very much for a writing, reading and spelling scheme we can really get our
teeth into!
I feel totally thrashed! A very logical method of teaching spelling and reading
– this will be a challenge to implement but the rewards are obvious. Thanks to
both of you for your most interesting, entertaining and stimulating
presentations.
A truly remarkable and amazing concept. Something that every school should
implement. A wonderful presentation – definitely better than anything the BBC
dishes out. Thank you, Alan and Laola.
A very valuable comprehensive course. Good practical explanations – very useful
to do the exercises. A relaxed, friendly atmosphere with a wonderful approach.
THRASS is the most amazing programme. A whole word programme that is going to
revolutionize spelling and reading in our school. I can’t wait to put it into
practise. The presentation is entertaining and very interesting. Thanks for
coming, we have loved having you with us.
I found that this course was very interesting, it got my attention on how we
should be teaching phonics in the schools. The presentation of this course was
excellent. Everything was explained well and will be able to incorporate this
new system into my classroom. Had a great time and thanks to you both!
Very well organised. Considering the depth of information, extremely well
presented. I was fascinated. I just wish I could to another one – there was so
much to absorb. I only hope I can do justice to all your hard work.
A simple fascinating way to teach spelling and reading. Something I can
implement straight away. My pre-schoolers will be superb spellers and readers.
I was sold on the idea the first time I saw it. Well done, Alan, for developing
a system that makes so much sense! A brilliant presentation by you both. I know
that this is going to be just what my own child needs for a spelling problem.
Congratulations on the brilliance and success of your program. We look forward
to implementing it as the feeder school.
Wonderful concept. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Very interesting course and will use it to help the children who can’t speak
English. I was not sure that it would work but now I am.
Very good; makes sense. No wonder we have poor spellers, using the old phonics
method. Very interesting and fun.
What a wonderful two days. I have learnt so much and THRASS is fantastic. As a
staff, we are excited about getting THRASS into the classrooms.
Very interesting. Very valuable remedial tool. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Excellent. My mind didn’t wander even once. Spelling – letters and words - have
taken on a new meaning. I can’t wait to see THRASS in action and see the
improvement in handwriting, reading and spelling that I know will be achieved.
I found the course really informative and sure came together for me on the
second day! The practical examples and the participation made the whole scheme
much easier to grip onto. I feel changing to this scheme is ideal and positive
but rather a huge task!
An excellent course, well presented. Thank you for opening my eyes and mind to
this fantastic method of teaching. I sincerely hope that I can motivate my
school to join the THRASS move.
Absorbing, entertaining and totally what I needed! Thank you Alan and Laola for
sharing your knowledge, time and enthusiasm. I would love to do it all over
again in 2006!
It was great to hear the philosophy behind THRASS – it is an approach that I’ve
instinctively used but without the backup and theory. One small criticism is
that some of the basic skills were perhaps overdone. I will never approach the
teaching of spelling and reading in the same way again.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the past two days. I can’t wait to get back to start
‘THRASSING’ our staff. The presentation was lively, entertaining, and very
informative. THRASS has answered many questions and problems we have with our
special needs learners.
Thank you so much for a wonderful course! I think the concept is going to be
life-changing to the pupils I teach. The course was well presented and covered
all the sections: rather too briefly but just enough to get the gist of it. We
could have spent a little less time on repeating pics, words, CDs, raping etc
(which were fun but easy enough to grasp) and more time on the more complex
issues and concepts. The course could be longer e.g. 3-4 days or maybe a
follow-up day? I loved the jokes and demonstrations. Also demonstration of all
the available aids. It would have been great to have had a few ‘real, live
children’ in to see you working hands on with them. All in all, a very
worthwhile course, fascinating information. I wouldn’t have missed it for
anything.
Exciting and challenging; it all makes a lot of sense. I thoroughly enjoyed the
full two days and all presentations. I have learnt a lot, and had to
relearn/rethink so much of what I have known and been teaching. I feel daunted –
not ready to go in and teach, but also very keen to go ahead. I am very glad to
be able to be present at some demonstration lessons next week. Thank you for a
wonderful two days.
Very enlightening, with obviously many, varied opportunities to teach spelling,
reading and handwriting in a dynamic way. Very well presented, with appropriate
anecdotes, humour etc. Thank you for taking the time to chat during breaks too.
The workshop was truly and eye-opener. It made me realize that the English
language is very complex, but THRASS definitely makes it easier to teach and
learn. The course was what it promised to be and because of our mindset, it
initially seemed very intimidating but as we went on I began to relax and learnt
a hell of a lot. I am going to enjoy practising THRASS on my own children and to
some extent on my pupils in class. Thank you for the fun and laughter as well.
THRASS is the most amazing programme. A whole word programme that is going to
revolutionize spelling and reading in our school. I can’t wait to put it into
practise. The presentation is entertaining and very interesting. Thanks for
coming, we have loved having you with us.
I found that this course was very interesting, it got my attention on how we
should be teaching phonics in the schools. The presentation of this course was
excellent. Everything was explained well and I will be able to incorporate this
new system into my classroom. Had a great time and thanks to you both!
Very well organised. Considering the depth of information, extremely well
presented. I was fascinated. I just wish I could to another one – there was so
much to absorb. I only hope I can do justice to all your hard work.
Mind blowing. Now one knows why they all fall down mid-school. I’m excited about
this new method and on Monday morning I’ll start with my class. I’ve enjoyed the
interaction, love the material and am excited. My brain is full – what a
worthwhile course! Have to convince the school to follow, but my grade is
starting on Monday!
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