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

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 09:00
Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II

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

  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II

‘It is an excellent programme. Just a pity that not all reception year educators are exposed to the training. My understanding of the programme- it is developed to systematically mediate concepts so that learners are guided to develop an understanding and so that learning is meaningful.’ (Metro Central, 2012)

Training 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

Today’s workshop was very interesting because it shows us where to start when you teach letter, e.g. I can see, sound, feel, touch and draw the letter A...

Kwena Basin Education Trust: Project Visit, September 2016

If you understand the basic concepts you will have a better understanding of more complex concepts.

 

Metro Central, October 2013

‘I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop as I was given the opportunity to work with learners … while being guided. The trainer demonstrations with the learners were an excellent idea. This workshop has been a success as I can now see what our learners lack. It made a lot of sense.’ (Metro South, 2009)

Teacher Training

The emphasis on language throughout the programme helps to develop learners' understanding of concepts and expand their vocabulary. The BCP stops learners from guessing, it gives them more structure and develops their cognitive functioning.

Metro Central Teacher Comment (July 2013)