Mosaic Teacher Training Program
July 1-5, 2025
22 contact hours
face-to-face in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Course overview
This 5-day intensive program is designed for early-career teachers and teacher assistants who are eager to refine their pedagogical skills. We provide a practical, interactive learning environment that focuses on developing essential teaching techniques.

Teachers of all subjects are welcome to join the program. We’ll focus on general pedagogy and instructional design, exploring materials from middle- and high-school classrooms. Please note that the program will not cover teaching young learners in depth.
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.
Reflective Learning
Gain valuable insights through self-reflection and group discussions to enhance your teaching practice.
Mosaic teacher training program in detail
Mosaic teacher training program is a course targeting school teachers and assisstants who would like to learn more about education. The course can host 40 participants only.
  • Our mission
    The goal of the Mosaic teacher training program is to provide participants with systematic knowledge of teaching methodology, practise basic skills, share ideas with colleagues, and increase interest in pedagogy in general within five days. Our aim is to promote successful teaching practices among teachers.
  • 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 on Maharishi Invincibility Institute
    premises at 9 Ntemi Piliso St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2107, South Africa
Who is our ideal participant?
This course helps early-career teachers and teacher assistants enhance skills and support student success, boosting teaching confidence.
  • Early-career teachers and teacher assistants
    You are within the first 5 years of your teaching career and looking to enhance your skills and knowledge.
  • Desire to refine pedagogical skills
    You are eager to explore innovative teaching methods and strategies to engage students.
  • Passion for interactive learning
    You are interested in creating dynamic and engaging learning environments.
  • Seeking professional growth
    You are committed to continuous learning and professional development.
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Course schedule
some of the topics are likely to change according to the participants' needs
Session topics
some of the topics are likely to change according to the participants' needs
  • What is teaching and learning?
  • Lesson aims: how to make a lesson productive
  • How to give instructions
  • How to scaffold
  • Peer correction and peer feedback
  • Group work in teaching
  • Developing an autonomous learner
  • How to give language support
  • Sources: ed.ted, khan academy and simple wikipedia
  • How to teach a reading lesson (language-related but can be applied to all subjects)
  • Revising material: games, posters, cards, technology (wordwall, quizlet…)
  • Chat GPT: use it or lose it
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.
  • I always take participants' needs into account. Learners will be able to apply their knowledge right away.
  • I focus on teaching principles rather than just a set of tasks. This means participants will be able to make informed decisions in the classroom.
Application process
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.
Decision is made
Successful participants receive invitations as soon as they are accepted.
Pre-course communication
Program participants join the course whatsapp group. A short Zoom call is a possibility.
Program kick-off
The course launches on July 1, 2025
Registration
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A snapshot from past training sessions
Contacts
If you have a question or would like to train your staff, please send us an email.
Email: zhenya@mosaic.charity
Address: The course will take place on Maharishi Invincibility Institute
premises at 9 Ntemi Piliso St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2107, South Africa
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