PHONETICS FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FIRST OR OTHER LANGUAGE

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The THRASS® InstitutePHONETICS INSTRUCTION COURSES

FOR THE EXPLICIT TEACHING OF PHONICS IN A BALANCED LITERACY PROGRAM

THE AUSTRALIAN LITERACY PROGRAMFOR EARLY LEARNING, K-12, ESL, TESOL, EFOLADULT LITERACYREMEDIATION IN SPELLING, READING AND WRITING

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THE THRASS INSTITUTE provides three levels of training in PHONETICS INSTRUCTION.A THRASS Accredited Certificate is issued on completion of each level.

Instruction time is recorded with THE THRASS® INSTITUTE.

For course dates and locations visit: www.thrass.com.auApart from courses listed on our website, each course type is also delivered in-school.

Contact us on enquiries@thrass.com.au for details.

Course Length: Ten hours of instruction over two consecutive days.

Certificate 1FOUNDATION LEVELParticipants receive the Introduction and Implementation CertificateCourse Structure: Ten hours over two consecutive days. This course has been designed to give an understanding of the phonetic principles of English and their practical application.Includes course materials and basic resources.

The course objectivesProvide participants with an initial introduction to –- Linguistic concepts and terminology- Explicit phonics teaching using the THRASS charts and resources- Explicit teaching of oral language skills- Explicit teaching of written language skills- Explicit teaching of basic grammar skills- Introduction to the MASUTA spelling model- Strategies for implementation of the THRASS SPP into the classroom

PHONETICS INSTRUCTION COURSESFOR TEACHERS

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'I came looking for something to help one child in my class. I have found something for all 27 of them'. Evaluation from a participant at a THRASS course.

Certificate 2FOUNDATION TO PROFICIENCY LEVELRevision And Implementation CertificateCourse Structure: Five hours over one day. This course has been designed to further develop teaching strategies for the implementation of the THRASS SPP into the classroom. This course has been structured to revise, consolidate and extend the knowledge gained from the Foundation Level. Completion of the Foundation Level course is a prerequisite for entry to this course.Includes course materials and basic resources.

The course objectives- Linguistic concepts and terminology- Explicit phonics teaching using the THRASS charts and resources- Explicit teaching of oral language skills- Explicit teaching of written language skills- Explicit teaching of basic grammar skills- Introduction to the MASUTA spelling model - Strategies for further implementation of the THRASS SPP into the classroom

It is suggested that this course be done at least a term after completing the Foundation Level course.

Course Length: Five hours of instruction over one day.

This three-day course has been designed for those who wish to further extend their knowledge of THRASS.

Participants receive complimentary resources as their tool kit for continued implementation of THRASS. Theses resources total over $700.00 at retail. On completion of this course, participants will have an advanced knowledge of the philosophy, teaching methodology and linguistics of THRASS. Completion of this course will enable the holder to mentor and support others in the implementation of THRASS within their own school.

The Advanced Accredited Certificate is also a prerequisite for acceptance to undertake training as a THRASS Accredited Trainer.

Certificate 3 MASTERY AND LEAD LEVEL

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To gain the THRASS Accredited Advanced Certificate, participants must attend all three days, complete the required hours and pass the THRASS Accredited Advanced Course Examination.

THRASS ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE HOLDERS are now eligible for credits towards a Graduate Certificate or Masters

program, at Griffith University, Queensland.

Certificate 1 and Certificate 2FOUNDATION TO PROFICIENCY LEVELParticipants receive the Introduction and Implementation Certificate & Revision and Implementation CertificateCourse Structure: Fifteen hours over three days.Certificate 1 as above, followed by a break, before undertaking Certificate 2.Participants receive two separate certificates.Includes course materials and basic resources.

Introduction and Implementation CertificateThe course objectivesProvide participants with an initial introduction to –- Linguistic concepts and terminology- Explicit phonics teaching using the THRASS charts and resources- Explicit teaching of oral language skills- Explicit teaching of written language skills- Explicit teaching of basic grammar skills- Introduction to the MASUTA spelling model- Strategies for implementation of the THRASS SPP into the classroom

Revision And Implementation Certificate- Strategies for further implementation of the THRASS SPP into the classroom.

Course Length: Fifteen hours of instruction over three days.

Research undertaken by the University of Melbourne has demonstrated that the THRASS course significantly improves teacher knowledge and the

teaching of linguistically correct phonetics.

Very clearly explained. An excellent presentation. Made it fun, challenging. I will go back to class with a wealth of knowledge about the English language and phonetics. I also have a fantastic range of practical ideas for my class and can start these immediately. THRASS will cater for all levels. A very exciting course.

Brilliant. Loved all the components of the program. I can see how it’s going to help improve many aspects of children’s reading and spelling through phonetics. There were lots of great ideas for games, etc. A fantastic program Looking forward to getting it started.

An absolutely brilliant Professional Development program. Both days were exceptionally rewarding on all levels: knowledge, new information, professional and personal. The challenge now is to adopt these strategies in to the classroom/school work life.

Definitely one of the best PDs I’ve attended. The THRASS system is enlightening in so many ways - pure genius. My understanding of the phonetics of English and my students is greater.

Thank you for such a challenging yet enjoyable day filled with inspiration and enthusiasm. Many thanks from my children at school, they thoroughly enjoy the THRASS program. I’m sure they will enjoy and benefit from the new games/activities and strategies we have gone through today.

A really good course that challenged my own understandings about the English language. That will change my teaching. I am a graduate and feel that this course should be part of gaining a university degrees in teaching. I can go away from this course feeling confident in teaching phonetics such as digraphs, trigraphs, etc. I feel that I will see great improvements in the students’ spelling and understandings.

Research undertaken by the University of Melbourne has demonstrated that the THRASS course significantly improves teacher knowledge and the

teaching of linguistically correct phonetics.

TEACHER EVALUATIONS

THRASS is committed to 'teaching mastery' in literacy.

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The THRASS INSTITUTE (Australasia & Canada) is an Australian company that over the last 15 years has developed a specific pedagogical practise (SPP) known as THRASS - an acronym for 'Teaching Handwriting Reading and Spelling Skills'.

The THRASS SPP has been designed to provide teachers with a multisensory, phonographic methodology, to deliver positive learning outcomes in the literacy skills that are critical in mastering the other cornerstones of basic education.

THRASS is designed to build both content, and pedagogical knowledge. THRASS is the only comprehensive phonetics teaching process designed specifically as a teacher training program for the teaching of speaking, reading and writing skills in English, as a first or other language.

THRASS is an explicit phonographic approach to teaching reading and spelling skills to learners of any age. It is dependent on the competence, commitment and understanding of the teacher using the pedagogy, and because of its specific learning technique should not be combined with other more widely used and out-dated, letter-to-sound programs.

THRASS does not depend on specific intervention with individual learners but rather focuses on instructing teachers in the technique for whole-class implementation. Rather than being an additional task for an already too-busy teacher to work into a cluttered curriculum, THRASS is designed to form a cornerstone around which the teacher can build their classroom reading and writing activities spanning all areas of the curriculum.

THRASS does not subscribe to a 'workbook' model that provides ready-made written lesson plans or workbooks for teachers. Our SPP requires genuine commitment and understanding by the teacher. This is why others have tried to imitate but have failed to match THRASS.