Trying out new formats!

 July and August were difficult months with Covid 19 running rampart.

In September I launched a new format for the ABC Adventure/Sophakama Internship. The course ran for 3 months, but only every second Saturday. This worked very well. During the 2 weeks in between classes the students had time to finish their practicals.

I had 4 students for this course - 1 a lady from Cradock that still wanted to do the training. She joined online from her local church building, benefiting from the WiFi there.

Having done the course in those 6 daylong sessions, the stage was set for doing the course in two weeks. Teaching on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; with observations and practicals done on Tuesday and Thursday. The idea would then be to return a month or two later to do the second week with the same rhythm.

At the end of November 2021 I piloted this structure, when I was invited to Bronkhorstspruit to teach the staff of 4 local schools the Week 1. It worked out quite well. Now, the stage is set for me to move into more communities as opportunities presents itself, while at the same time having a solid home base.

I include the 6 days teaching program as it is done in the 3 months, every second week format for your information.

Teaching 1: Teacher and child.

Home work: 1 Observation at a Preschool.

Read School readiness and write a report.

Teaching 2: Preschool daily program

Home work: Have a practical lesson.

Write a test!

Teaching 3:Tutor training on how to teach reading and basic mathematics.

Home work: Do 10 tutor lessons.

(5 lessons each with 2 children)

Teaching 4: Emotional Intelligence & Introduction to Basic Counseling skills

Home work: Do 2 EI lessons at a school or Aftercare.

Teaching 5: Camping & Outings

Home work: Organize a camp or Outing.

Choose a community issue.

Teaching 6: Community project

Home work: Make a presentation to a community panel who will evaluate the project.

Peace

Evelyn