Kwena Basic Education Trust: Project Visit, October 2014

Monday, September 29, 2014 - 08:00 to Friday, October 3, 2014 - 12:00

Part of the Project

Kwena Basin Education Trust (Phase 1 + Phase 2)

Visit 1 to Kwena Basin Trust

The goal of the first visit to the project is to orientate and introduce teachers to the Basic Concepts Programme. Teachers will be trained to mediate the first two conceptual domains (colour and shape) and will thereafter receive support inside the classroom as they start to implement the programme.

The project leader will also make contact with key project role players, namely trustees of the Kwena Basin Education Trust, officials of the Mpumalanga Department of Education and local community leaders.

Visit Programme:-

Day 1, 29 September: Full day training 1

Day 2, 30 September: Full day training 2

Day 3, 01 October: School Visits (x2 schools)

Day 4, 02 October: School Visits (x2 Schools)

Day 5, 03 October: Meeting with local role players

Click here for an electronic survey from training (1)

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I have enjoyed the BCP online training. I do think it was of great benefit as I have learned new approaches to help children learn. I also thought that BCP is also very helpful to children with difficulties as it provides them with concrete experience through manipulating the materials and being asked different questions to help them be aware of their way of thinking. Louis was very thorough and delivered the smallest details to help us understand the method. I found that very helpful and it enabled me to use it with my kids who have a difference in age and needs. I also enjoyed attending the training via Zoom as Louis was very efficient in using different features to make the training practical, fun and enjoyable.

ZOOM TRAINING 2 FEEDBACK

‘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

I am blown away!!! This is most definitely the most useful course that I have ever attended.

Overberg District, Western Cape Department of Education (February, 2019)

I found all aspects of the course very effective. I now have a very good understanding of how to teach all the concepts. I am going to be more specific and detailed when I teach. I need to research and plan my basic concepts lessons ...

Ikwezi: Schools Development Unit, July 2014

This workshop is one of the most beneficial workshops I have attended. The trainer’s presentation style was warm, easy to follow and understand. I like that he included practical activities, examples and demonstrations.

Metro Central: Training, October 2014