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Reflections after Five Weeks of Basic Concepts Mediation Rachel Thomson - Stanford University (August 30, 2017)
Bertha Centre and the UCT Graduate School of Business
04 September 2017 to 08 September 2017
Second Visit to Project in 2017

This will be the last visit to the project during Maintenance Year 1.
Mfuleni Community Project

We have started to explore a new project in the Mfuleni community in Cape Town, Western Cape.
14 August 2017 to 18 August 2017
We will be following up on the implementation of the BCP in the classroom while continuing to develop the skills and expertise of the Northern Cape Department of Education Officials.
27 May 2017

This will be a second refresher course since the initial training at the school in 2009.

See link to the Revised Assignment for Educational Officials from the Northern Cape Department of Education below.

The practitioners were well prepared for the sessions.Good work was done at most of the schools.They (teachers) were impressive.

23 June 2017
The training continues with the Conceptual Domain of Position.

There is a saying that says learning does not end, and I have proven it right. It's never too late to learn new ideas and even a new career! I'm not a teacher by profession.

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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)

The BCP provides "tools" for higher-level learning.

Public Open Training, Cape Town (2014)

Die Basiese Konsepte Program het my self vertroue weer op gebou. My taal gebruik en my manier van dinge doen het ook verander. Ek is baie bly en gelukking om deel uit te maak van die Basiese Konsepte Program.

Pixley Kaseme: Training Sessions 1+2

Good work, keep it up and do the same for my colleagues. This work could help save the children of South Africa … and give them hope for a better future.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training (February, 2014)
Metro South Education District

‘It was one of the best training sessions that Metro North has presented….’ (Metro North, 2009)

Teacher Feedback

I am really glad I made an effort to attend: Fantastic, enlightening, empowering.

Metro Central Education District, March 2014
Metro Central Education District, Teacher Training, March 2014