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Open Public Training, 2017 (Cape Town)

Sunday, July 30, 2017 - 09:00
Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 18:30
Sunday, August 13, 2017 - 18:30
Sunday, August 20, 2017 - 18:30
Sunday, August 20, 2017 - 18:30
Sunday, September 3, 2017 - 18:30

Train to become a mediator of the Basic Concepts Programme

This is a SACE accredited, blended learning course which involves experiential, hands-on learning opportunities as well as access to an online course.

Trainer

Dr Louis Benjamin, the creator of the Basic Concepts Programme

Date & Time:

Session 1 (colour): 30 July 2017, 09h00 - 16h00

Session 2 (shape): 6 August 2017, 09h00 - 16h00

Session 3 (size): 13 August 2017, 18h30 - 20h30

Session 4 (position): 20 August 2017, 18h30 - 20h30

Session 5 (number): 27 August 2017, 18h30 - 20h30

Session 6 (letter): 3 September 2017, 18h30 - 20h30

Costs:

Course Fee: R2,800 / R1,750 (students) / R235.00 (per 2hr session)

Including training file and mediator manual

Early Registration: R2,300 (by 14th June 2017)

Material Fee: R850.00 (optional, but recommended)

Including cognitive tool kit and picture set. To find out more about materials click here.

Venue:

Pro Ed House (Cnr Erin & Elma Roads, Rondebosch)

Online Registrations:

Click Here

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

Now I can help the learners from our poorer areas to verbalize for themselves…  they are becoming more confident and starting to love their educational journey.

Metro Central (2013); 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)

I found this course extremely helpful. One of the best I have attended. The programme makes so much sense and has really made me think!

Public Open Training, Cape Town (2014)

‘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

Very informative. Well planned. Well organised. Based on CAPS. Good intervention programme.

Metro Central Training: WCED (February, 2015)