‘Although I have been teaching Grade R for 23 years... I have learnt so much over the past 2 weeks and have already seen a change in most of my learners.’ (Metro Central, 2012)
Teacher Feedback
The Basic Concepts Programme is basically the same as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development. It is a way of teaching… it gives individuals a way to structure their thinking and reasoning.
Mitchell's Plain Primary School, November 2015
Basic concept is about improving teaching methods, language and the learning processes of our learners.
Pixley Kaseme: Training Sessions 1+2
I understand how I can assist my learners who need intervention. The BCP will boost the self-esteem and knowledge of weak learners. It definitely helps me to guide my learners, using the correct language applicable to the situation.
Metro South Education District: Training (January, 2013)
I realize that children need to know their basic concepts so that they can develop understanding of the content of the curriculum.
Metro South Education District: Teacher Training, May 2014
For me the most effective aspect was the basic teaching model. When I implemented the model I found that my learners were more focussed when I followed the steps of the model.