Mosaic Teacher Training
At Mosaic, we value educators' vital work and provide direct support through practical, skills-focused training. Our sessions concentrate on core areas like classroom management, facilitating effective group work, and fostering reflective learning practices. We offer a comprehensive 20-hour foundation program as an intensive 5-day course, which can also be delivered in modular portions tailored to specific institutional needs. To date, our flagship program has impacted over 150 South African teachers, teaching assistants, and student teachers. Many graduates have further qualified as trainers through our "Train the Trainer" course, joining our diverse team of specialists who now partner with a wide range of educators, from those working with deaf learners and Early Childhood Development specialists to school teachers across all phases.

Given Molekana
primary school teacher
⁠I attended the teacher training with Mosaic Foundation facilitated by Zhenya, and it was such a valuable experience. I had the opportunity to meet and share ideas with teachers from different schools across the country, which broadened my perspective on teaching practices. The sessions were practical, engaging, and thought-provoking, and I walked away with new strategies that I can apply directly in my classroom. I especially appreciated the interactive approach and the chance to learn from both the facilitator and fellow participants.
About the Foundation Course
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Foundation Teacher Training program
Course overview
This 5-day intensive program is designed for 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.

Basame Simango
high school teacher
The Mosaic Teacher Training was an insightful and practical experience. I learned how to actively engage learners in the classroom by using strategies that encourage participation and interaction. The training also introduced me to the effective use of AI in the classroom, showing how it can be applied in creative and fun ways to support both teaching and learning. I found the sessions to be highly relevant, and I feel more equipped to make my lessons both engaging and innovative.
What to expect
Participants will acquire skills through reflective learning 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 collaborative tasks and reflective learning.
Reflective Learning
Gain valuable insights through self-reflection and group discussions to enhance your teaching practice.
A snapshot from past training sessions

Benard Bulala
high school teacher
Thanks to your lessons, I have become much more fluent and professional when speaking with students. The practice conversations and games we played made learning interesting and I feel much more confident speaking English now. The instructor was very thorough and knowledgeable, making the information extremely clear and easy to understand. The training was well-taught and provided me with effective strategies I could use, and the trainer was very supportive throughout. I made many friends in the class and enjoyed the supportive environment. The course met all my expectations and more.
Course schedule
some of the topics are likely to change according to the participants' needs
About the senior 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 or would like to train your staff, please send us an email.
Email: training@mosaic.charity

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