Ikwezi, Phase 2a: Training of teachers in Khayelitsha schools, 2013

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 09:00

Part of the Project

Ikwezi: Schools Development Unit

Basic Concepts Programme offered as a UCT short course

The training is for 32 teachers from 5 schools in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.

Dates: 25 May 2013 & 1 + 8 June 2013

Venue: Intshayelelo Primary, Khayelitsha

Times: 9h00-16h00

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Email

tami.mhlati@uct.ac.za

‘BCP is foundational to a child's learning. It is the building blocks on which all other concepts are built. A concept needs to be fully understood by a child before a new concept can be taught. We often rush children's learning due to time constraints which is not correct.’ (KIDZPOSITIVE, Occupational Therapist, 2011)

Teacher Feedback

The course was very helpful to me as a teacher, excellent and exciting, because it opened my mind … how to integrate basic concept in all learning areas. It also showed that children should not be limited and their understanding should be developed step-by-step.

Schools Improvement Initiative, UCT (June 2013)

The training was very effective and informative … and gave us insight into how to teach and develop language. I wish there could be more of such training to develop ourselves further.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training (February, 2014)

This is an excellent programme that can benefit any learner or educator.

Metro Central (2013): Training

Good work, keep it up and do the same for my colleagues. This work could help save the children of South Africa … and give them hope for a better future.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training (February, 2014)

What I understand about the Basic Concepts Programme is that it is very useful in all subjects. I must implement it in every lesson. I must also try to be as accurate and precise as possible when teaching.

Die Bron Primary School: Visit 1