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Beginning English
Beginning English places a large emphasis on
phonetics, basic sentence structure, basic verb tenses and
vocabulary. Trainees are encouraged to speak often in class and also
gain listening skills form the all-English instruction.
Intermediate English
Trainees who are in their second year, or first
year students who have tested at a higher level, are placed in this
course. They are taught the parts of grammar and sentence
structures, writing in paragraph form and reading comprehension.
Learning descriptive vocabulary is emphasized.
Volunteer Teacher
Erika Pedersen teaching
English parts of speech.
Advanced English
Trainees who have gone beyond the required courses in English,
and wish to pursue continuing education are placed in Advanced
English. Their particular areas of weakness are assessed and
targeted in grammar, speaking, listening skills, reading, and
writing technique. Also targeted is an increased higher vocabulary.
Journalism
Trainees who are in their third year, or have
tested higher in writing skills are placed in this class. They are
taught prewriting and organizing techniques, writing and revising
drafts, and how to write several forms of articles. These article
types are informative, persuasive and editorial, as well as creative
writing and how to give an interview.
Basic Computer Applications
Students learn how to use the Microsoft programs Word and Excel
over the course of two semesters. In Word they learn to format
paragraphs and documents, work with pictures and graphics and use
tables. In Excel they learn hoe to work with worksheets, workbooks
and charts, as well as formulas and functions.
Computer Design
Trainees learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop over
the course of two semesters. They learn how to create illustrations
and format text in Illustrator, and hoe to manipulate photographs in
Photoshop. Then they learn to use both applications together to
create compositions.
Volunteer teacher
Stacey Seelig shows students how to create graphic designs on the
computer.
Principles of Public Speaking
During this course each trainee will give 4-5
speeches in front of the class. Trainees learn to present ideas in
an organized way, to communicate to achieve a goal, and to use
colorful and educated English vocabulary properly. In the process,
they will also gain greater self-confidence.
Principles of Leadership
This course is required for all Legacy Institute
trainees. It teaches the basic principles of ethical leadership.
Trainees learn how their character and actions affect themselves,
their friends and families, their communities and the nation itself.
This class teaches the responsibilities of leadership and the
ethical standards required to effectively lead others. The course
ends with a discussion of how His Majesty King Bhumibol’s principles
of Sufficiency Economics can be applied in a leadership role.
Music Theory
This challenging course gives trainees in-depth
knowledge of principles that are the basis for music. They not only
learn notes, but learn about scales, key signatures, intervals and
may other aspects. By the end of this course, trainees have gained
enough know-how to create their own short compositions.
Chorale
Trainees learn to sing together as a group. This
includes a focus on the harmonizing, blending, and a correct
pronunciation of the words. Trainees learn several songs, some of
which are performed at the annual Festival of Tabernacles meeting
and Legacy graduation.
Piano
This class is for those who truly have an
interest in learning to play the piano by reading music. It also
reinforces what is learned in the Music Theory course. Eventually,
some will be able to play for Legacy performances and other
activities and gain a basis to continue learning by themselves in
the future.
Trainee Narirat practicing piano.
Introduction to the Bible
This course was created to accommodate those who
have little or no English skills and/or little knowledge of the
Bible on their arrival at Legacy
Institute. The course covers the basics such as: the books of the
Bible; their inspired authors; bible stories/introduction to Bible
characters; the Ten Commandments; and the meaning of the annual Holy
Days.
Survey of Old Testament History
Trainees are taken through the creation story of
Genesis to discover the foundations of modern civilization. Then they
survey the Great Flood narative and the beginnings of post-deluge nation building. In the next section,
trainees study the Abrahamic
Covenant and it’s implications for our modern world and the
practicing Christian today. Finally, the class studies the sojourn
of Israel in Egypt – Joseph through Moses; the Exodus and the
Covenant with Israel at Sinai. At the end of this course, the
student will have a general understanding of Old Testament history
and it’s major events that have so powerfully influenced the world
in general and Western civilization in particular.
Life and Teachings of Jesus the Messiah
This course takes one through the birth,
ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. An important part
of this course is to study the major Christian doctrines as they
were lived and taught by Jesus Himself. His teachings are then
compared and contrasted with modern Christian doctrine as taught by
major denominations.
Basic Organic Gardening
This hands-on course is all about the importance
of growing your own organic food and developing a mind-set toward
self-sufficiency. Trainees learn by doing. Every trainee at Legacy
Institute gets their hands dirty by engaging in soil preparation,
planting and nurturing plants at the Institute’s vegetable garden
Arun prepares soil
for planting organic vegetables in Legacy’s demonstration garden.
Athletics/Physical Education
Trainees participate in individual and team
sports. Teamwork and fair play are emphasized. All trainees are also
instructed in water safety and basic swimming techniques based on
the standard Red Cross program.
Ajarn Gloria Sexton instructs female
trainees in basic swimming.
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