Hough & Horne - ABET, Communication Skills & Training - English Literacy - South Africa

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We have all the tools that you need: LITERATI - our proven, pre-ABET short cut to English literacy ELSA - our standardized RPL measuring instrument HANDS-ON ENGLISH - our accelerated-learning, modularized ABET English programme Sincere ABET providers, practioners and learners rely on our cost-effective support system to get the ABET job done successfully. A functionally literate adult population AND a functionally literate adult workforce in South Africa by 2005. To team up - through our support system - with all ABET stakeholders to promote and bring about: the achievement of 100% mother-tongue literacy in SA significant and goal-oriented RPL placement the cost-effective elevation of the English skills levels of not-functionally literate adult learners and employees to a level of functional literacy, i.e. GCELITERATI Our pre-ABET reading and writing board game that bridges the gap between mother-tongue literacy and ABET 1 English in as little as two weeks (i.e. 80 hours) FEATURES BENEFITS constructivist (outcomes-based learning model meaningful learning multilingual fast andragogical (adult learner-based) fun inductive boosts self-confidence transition model raises self-esteem field tested stress free strengths of learners drive programme action packed respects adults as learners stimulating scientifically sequenced fulfilling steps of learning spelt out user friendly cost effective "train-the-trainer" friendly ELSA-RPL ELSA (English Literacy Skills Assessment) is our ABET trainability appraisal and recognition of prior learning (RPL) placement guide. Checklist: Group measuring instrument (one hour) Standardized (admin., scoring, interpretation) Valid Reliable Skills-based (not syllabus based) RPL (recognition of prior learning) placement guide Diagnostic function (prescribes remediation) Objective scoring National norms Culture fair Regularly updated Cost effective HANDS-ON ENGLISH ABET I, II, III & IV Our English Communication Skills programme for functionally illiterate learners/employees. Checklist: Exit point: GCE (spans ABET I to IV) National accreditation Graded Accredited by IEB Modularized On-going assessment Homegrown User-friendly Instructor-led Cost effective (reduces training time costs by 50- 60%) "Train-the-facilitator" friendly Vocabulary enrichment Andragogical Answer keys Holistic/LEA Methodology Progress charts Accelerated learning Skills index ABET-linked (NQF) Impeccable track record Key Benefits of the SA/Literati/Hands-on English Support System Checklist: Stems the tide of regression into illiteracy Stimulates conceptual maturation Optimizes company training Improves job performance and productivity Accelerates affirmative action Ameliorates industrial relations Raises the self-esteem of workers Augments job satisfaction Promotes social interaction and better understanding Establishes a genuine foothold for self-advancement, self-empowerment and improved quality of life THEUNIS HORNE MEd Evaluators and Consultants: Literacy, Functional Literacy (ABET), and Communication Skills 751397 Tel: (011) 869-2414 Garden View Fax: (011) 907-1887 2047 RSA info@tjhorne.co.za www.tjhorne.co.za