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15 August 2016 to 19 August 2016
Continuation of Training and a Mentoring Visit

We will continue with the training of the 30 Grade R teachers as well as of the 14 Provincial ECD officials.
The Basic Concepts Programme
Downloadable brochures, PPoint slides and other information about the Basic Concepts Programme.
14 June 2016
A Basic Concepts Refresher For Teachers From Metro Central

This is an opportunity for teachers to:-

i) review what they have learnt,

ii) share classroom learnings,
10 September 2016
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to meet with our ever expanding community of mediators and for new ideas and resources.
24 May 2016 to 26 May 2016
Focus of Visit 2
Schools in South Africa
Baseline Data: Set 1

A representative sample of Grade 1 learners was tested at the end of the first term using the Test of Basic Concepts Knowledge.
17 May 2016 to 18 May 2016

We will be training 14 ECD officilals from the Northern Cape Department of Education (NCDOE) as mediators of the Basic Concepts Programme.
04 June 2016
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to meet with our ever expanding community of mediators and for new ideas and resources.
Test of Basic Concepts Knowledge (TBCK)
29 February 2016 to 05 March 2016
Focus of Visit 1

The visit aims to extend the scope of the project for the teachers from working with a single group of learners to working with all learners in the classes.

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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)

Developed new method/techniques on how to use myself better in sessions and get better potential from children.’ (KIDZPOSITIVE, Occupational Therapist, 2011)

Teacher Feedback

Practical demonstration of mediation. Louis is an excellent mediator and it really helped to see it demonstrated. Loved the dedication, enthusiasm and firm belief in worth of BC approach to learning. I really think you opened our eyes to new methods of promoting learning and especially development of language.

Open Public Training, Cape Town (June 2013)
BCP Short Course, UCT (June 2013)

It made me look at my teaching in a different way. I am excited to implement what I have learnt.

Metro Central Education District, March 2014
Metro Central Education District, March 2014

Teachers use questions that evoke thinking and inquiry, so that the learners are able to discover and experience for themselves.

Metro South Training, Western Cape Education Department, 2015

Louis I salute you. I am empowered by the presentation. Never a dull moment even though the weather was hot. I've already implemented the programme with my learners.

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