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17 February 2023
Basic Concepts Online Training
ZFM NORTHERN CAPE
06 February 2023 to 10 February 2023
Final NC District Implements the Basic Concepts Programme
ZFM NORTHERN CAPE
05 June 2023 to 09 June 2023
Final NC District Implements the Basic Concepts Programme
ZFM NORTHERN CAPE
18 September 2023 to 22 September 2023
Final NC District Implements the Basic Concepts Programme
What did teachers say about the online training?
THE BASIC CONCEPTS PROGRAMME SELECTED AS FINALIST
19 September 2022 to 22 September 2022
Mentoring & Support Visits to Grade R Classes:

The BCP team, accompanied by the NC Department of Education will provide support to project teachers.
'The evaluation has established that the BCP is effective at enhancing the readiness of children taught by BCP teachers in participating schools.'
Dr Louis Benjamin
What is the Basic Concepts Programme? How does it benefit children from the most disadvantaged communities?

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‘The trainer was very good and it was refreshing to be part of a workshop that can actually make a difference in the lives and minds of learners.’ (Metro North, 2010)

Teacher Feedback

I realize that children need to know their basic concepts so that they can develop understanding of the content of the curriculum.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training, May 2014

I have learned new strategies to use across the CAPS curriculum, also new exciting ways to build language. I've become more aware of the language that I use in my classroom.

Metro Central Training: Western Cape Education Department (February, 2016)

We were taught the theory as well as the practice.  I now feel confident to start to implement the programme with my class and even with my nieces and nephews.

Mitchell's Plain Primary School, November 2015

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)

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