Mosaic Train the Trainers
December 15-19, 2025
face-to-face in Johannesburg, South Africa

22 contact hours and a certificate
Train the Trainers
The primary objective of the program is to provide trainees with the skills necessary for conducting independent and highly effective classroom management workshops.
Course overview
This 5-day intensive program is designed for teachers who have completed the Mosaic Foundation Teacher Training Course. Participants will work on their facilitation skills using detailed guidelines and materials. The program emphasizes hands-on practice, extensive feedback from Zhenya, and guided reflection. To ensure a high-quality experience, we maintain a small cohort of 12-15 participants.
Admission criteria
  • completed Mosaic Foundation Teacher Training course
  • strong motivational letter
  • willingness to run workshops independently
  • commitment: we expect trainees attend all five days
What to expect
Participants will acquire skills through micro-teaching, role-plays, and teamwork, leaving with renewed confidence and practical teaching strategies.
Interactive Sessions
Expect engaging discussions, group activities, and peer feedback to deepen your understanding.
Practical Skills
Develop practical teaching skills through micro-teaching, role-plays, and collaborative tasks.
Step-by-step Guiding
Make use of a detailed guidebook and the course materials from the Mosaic Foundation course.
Train the Trainers program in detail
  • Our mission
    The goal of the Mosaic Train the Trainers program is to develop independent teacher trainers. We believe this will be beneficial for both the trainees and their local communities, as it will open up many opportunities for local schools.
  • Costs and expenses
    The course is free for participants. All tuition expenses are covered by Mosaic foundation. Trainees have to pay for their own transportation, food and accommodation. Unfortunately, the program does not cover individual expenses.
  • Schedule
    The course lasts 5 days. We'll have three 90-minute sessions per day with 2 coffee-breaks to unwind and socialize.
  • Commitment
    We are looking for applicants who can commit to the program. This means we expect participants to attend all sessions.
  • Location
    The course will take place MES Dinaledi Youth Centre premises at 68 Claim St Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Certificate
    All participants receive Mosaic Certificates upon the completion of the course.
  • Career perspectives
    We hope to build up a pool of trainers who will be able to train local teachers under our supervision.
Session topics
some of the topics are likely to change according to the participants' needs
  • What is facilitation?
  • Five ways to group learners. Practice.
  • Lesson analysis: how to work with video. Practice.
  • Reflective activities. Practice.
  • Teaching how to give instructions. Practice.
  • Teaching tools to use in class.
  • Technology in the classroom.
  • How to use the guidebook.
  • Dealing with difficult questions
  • TBA
Application process
We would like to receive applications before November 10, 2025. However, the sooner you apply, the higher is the chance to receive the training.
Participants apply on the program website
Application requires a motivational letter. Registrations are evaluated on an ongoing basis. Give us a few days to process the application.
A 20-minute interview with Zhenya
Participants will have a brief conversation with Zhenya over Zoom to demonstrate their interest and motivation.
Decision is made
Successful participants receive invitations as soon as they are accepted.
Participants complete a short home assignment
Trainees will need to spend about 3-4 hours on a pre-course task.
Program kick-off
The course launches on December 15, 2025
About the trainer
Zhenya Bakin
  • trained over 1,000 English teachers in communicative methodology
  • developed and delivered 15 teacher training programs
  • Led the Academic Writing Center at HSE University, Russia
  • former Cambridge CELTA trainer
  • former Cambridge ESOL examiner
  • holds a full Cambridge DELTA
  • holds MA in Education from University of Chichester
Zhenya's teaching principles
  • I value a systematic approach to teaching and learning.
  • My sessions are highly practical, which helps develop skills not just gain knowledge.
  • I always take participants' needs into account.
  • I focus on teaching principles and ask a lot of "why" questions. This means participants will be able to make informed decisions in the classroom.
Contacts
If you have a question, please send us an email.
Email: zhenya@mosaic.charity

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