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27 September 2021
This is the most updated programme for 2021.
11 October 2021
This is the most updated programme for 2021.
08 November 2021
This is the most updated programme for 2021.
06 December 2021
This is the most updated programme for 2021.
TEACHER TRAINING IN RURAL SOUTH AFRICA PILOT PROJECT IN THE KAMIESKROON REGION
Northern Cape Department of Education

 
Watch the video: Dr Louis Benjamin introduces the Basic Concepts Programme.
Basic Concepts Programme
03 February 2021 to 31 March 2021
Registration open for the next online training course.
20 January 2021
Connect with mediators of Basic Concepts Programme (BCP)
01 March 2021 to 05 March 2021
The final year of Phase 1 - The project was delayed by one year because of the COVID-19 pandenmic

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‘All foundation phase educators, esp. Grade R, should attend this workshop. If everyone in the education system uses this BCP model, we should see remarkable improvements in the learners' LIT/NUM over a couple of years.’ (Metro North, 2009)

Teacher Feedback

I had an idea what the course would be like, but it was much more than what I had expected.

Metro Central Training: WCED (February, 2015)

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)

It was a weekend to remember… I had enough time to make plans for things at home. Thank you, it was a joy to listen to someone so passionate about his work.

Die Bron Primary School: Visit 1

'It was well run... Knowledge gained priceless. It taught me vital strategies in the teaching model for optimal learning and understanding to take place.' (Metro Central, 2012)

 

Teacher Feedback About Training (2012)

I feel very strongly that Basic Concepts should be introduced to all learners- this will give me the time to develop their conceptual language and increase their vocabulary and verbal fluency.

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