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08 May 2017 to 12 May 2017
A training and support visit to the project.
Test of Basic Concepts Knowledge
Test of Basic Concepts Knowledge Revised Version
Test of Basic Concepts Knowledge
Method:

Data was gathered during the first term from 18 primary schools (n=578) by Learning Support Teachers.
10 June 2017 to 24 June 2017
24 October 2017 to 01 November 2017
A new training for Learning Support Teachers in the Metro.
21 February 2017 to 23 February 2017
Contract Kristin Poulter at Metro Central Education District.
28 February 2017 to 02 March 2017
Contract Kristin Poulter at Metro Central Education District.
03 March 2017
Continuation of Training:- Conceptual Domain of Size

This was my third visit to the project since its inception in September 2016.
13 March 2017 to 17 March 2017

First Visit to Project in 2017
Results from the Test of Word Knowledge

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What stood out for me - was not teaching the content, but how to teach the concept and so much vocabulary is elicited …

Thinking Stars: Teacher Feedback From Training, August 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

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)

Ek waardeer alles wat Dr Louis ons geleer het. Daar is soveel dinge wat ek nie geweet het nie, bv. hoe om ons kinders te help leer. You are a star, thank you for your time. 

Pixley Kaseme: Training Sessions 1+2

I learned a new language to use with my learners.

Metro Central: Training, October 2014

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)