Foundation Level Course

About the Course

This two-day course has been designed to give an understanding of the phonetic principles of English and their practical application. Participants receive the THRASS Introduction and Implementation Certificate.

Includes course materials and basic resources.

Course Objectives

Provide 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

*Course Length: 9 hours of instruction over two consecutive days.