This is the feedback from one of the new otLIVE instructors trained at a recent event in East London.
East London is promising a great harvest
The otLIVE training was indeed a success with participants expressing newfound enthusiasm and confidence in their teaching abilities. One of the participants even taught the otLIVE seminar the very next day upon returning to her community – demonstrating the immediate impact of the training.
This event also marked a significant step in equipping these community leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively teach the Old Testament to people of all ages. The training not only enriched their understanding of the Old Testament, but also reignited their passion for teaching, especially in the context of their communities.
Our thanks go to Pastor Siza Masiza for his enthusiasm and for organizing the event which was attended by 22 participants from across the Eastern Cape – with most of the attendees working with children in their respective communities. It was also exciting to have the training conducted in a trilingual format – using Xhosa, Zulu and English.
Some of the participants shared their thoughts on the training, highlighting the impact it had on their approach to teaching…
I’ve learned skills that will help me teach both the young and old.
Everyone was involved, and we were given enough chances for practical learning.
I used to be a Sunday school teacher. This training has rekindled my calling.
This training has encouraged me to read more of the Old Testament since I didn’t like it before.
I learned a lot from the other participants and I will make my lessons age-appropriate.
I must plan and prepare well for my teaching.
The things that happened during the Bible times are still happening in our times. The Old Testament is still relevant for us.
I’ve always heard people talk about the Old Testament, but now with this training I will learn it myself.
I will include props in my storytelling to help bring it to life.”
Through this training, I have the confidence that I can teach others
otLIVE uses engaging memory tools to teach the major people, places and events of the Old Testament, in just two and a half hours – with a live instructor.
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