Educators

"Thanks for opening our knowledge about (i) the three barriers (ii) using a correct dictionary, (iii) knowledge of difference between "bright" and "dull" learners, and (iv) preparation of lessons (good). I hope what we've learned will never perish in our minds. We should forever remember this course as one of the most important in our lives. Thank you."
– Sipho A. Mabena

"I have been teaching for as long as I can remember. Seeing learners drop out of school was just one of those unfortunate things ...
No, I was wrong! The answer, I have discovered during this course, is the learners might have experienced a barrier to study. I am inspired by this course. I have enhanced my teaching methods. Above all, my enthusiasm to impart to learners the skill of using a dictionary is restored. The course has made me realize my potential as an educator and develop my personal talent."
– Tranna C. Tshabalala

"The poor performance in mathematics in our school can be attributed to the foundation phase. Learners should be taught the basic language of mathematics, symbols and its operations.
By applying "Study Technology" most learners would improve their performance in Mathematics. "Study Technology" should be taught at school in line with the National Curriculum Statement (NCS). A special "Thank You" to our instructors for bringing this course to our attention."
– Neave Kubheka

"I have learnt that sometimes the misunderstood word could lead to the quitting of course.
The workshop itself taught me that the barriers in the classroom can frustrate the kids and lead to unsuccessful results.
Most importantly I have learnt that the lack of mass can result in the squashing, sort of spinning, dizziness, sort of lifeless, angry, headaches and eyes hurting. I learnt that I must encourage my learners to use different dictionaries so they can differentiate meanings."
– Kweletji Sekgala

"Learning about 'Barriers to Learning' has opened a totally new way of teaching.
It created an awareness of how our learners react to these different barriers and also how we can deal with these problems to eliminate these barriers."
– M.L. Mogoba.

Learners

"This course was very well planned and informative. It gives hope to the hopeless. Once you understand the three barriers to study, you then delete all the lies that people (teachers) have told you about yourself. The destroying comments, like you are stupid, this course is only meant for the wise, and many other ones that actually decrease your self worth. Personally I believe I can study anything I land my eyes on, or wish to study because I now know I'm equipped with intelligence and have solutions to the barriers to study. This discovery has increased my self worth. The 100% mark is attainable once you know how to study. This is a course to success!!!" – S.T.

"…it helped me understand how important study skills are and how to use them. It also showed me that I can understand and do a number of things I thought were not possible. I can now use my full potential when studying…" – C.M.

"I now know how to overcome the barriers to study. I'm more confident that I'll do well in my studies and every thing that I do. And my vocabulary has improved." – T.D.

"There's a lot of information in this course but the nice thing is that in the end it's all useful. When starting the course I didn't think I'd be keen on finishing it because it was too grilling for me. Once I realised the usefulness of the information and its importance I was ready to give it my all." – L.S.

"I think this is very good for us and it should not stop with us, it should be carried on to other students. I think it should be done at an early stage, while a student is in Grade 1, so that she can carry this information to her higher education." – L.M.

"I used to study the parrot way because I did not know how to study. Even though at the beginning I thought the course was boring and tiring because I had to look for every word I didn't understand I now know why I had to do that. I can say I am winning because now it is easy for me to study something and actually understand it and I will pass on what I have learned to others I know." – T.N.

"I think if I'd done this course earlier I would have passed all my subjects with flying colours." – V.M