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10 January 2026
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In a mediated learning classroom, children discover that the world around them is full of patterns...
Learning to ask mediational question with our unique Concept Teaching Model.
Final training sessions for Metro North project schools
Mediators at the Basic Concepts Foundation (BCF) play a pivotal role...
On this day we reflect on the incredible impact of teachers as mediators of learning
Introducing Gill Brand, Learning Support Teacher from Metro Central Education District
We are very proud of our Grade R teachers in the ZFM district!
We are making enormous progress in Metro North, WCED!
The BCP is part of a small family of metacognitive programmes for young children

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The BCP focuses on the learner… where the teacher acts as a mediator, prompts to access logical thinking and develops language.

Metro Central: Training, October 2014

Thank you for introducing me to this "life skill". It is wonderful that there is also an online, interactive, support system with resources available. 

Metro Central Training: Western Cape Education Department (October, 2015)

I have never been to such a training. I was motivated and I can't wait to implement at the ECD and I hope I'll be doing my best!

Northern Cape Project (Phase 2, 2020-2021): Training Feedback

The BCP is the best place to start for learners with limited vocabulary and for closing the vocabulary gap.

Christel House Training, July 2014

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)

The BCP is about the way we talk to the children in class and how we give lessons in class. How we should introduce a topic to the children and mediate with them.

Northern Cape Project (Phase 2, 2020-2021): Training Feedback