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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
13 February 2017 to 17 February 2017
Support Visit to Project Schools in 2017

This was the first of three visits to the project in 2017, the final year of the project.
Results from the Test of Basic Concepts Knowledge

Grade 1 - 3 learners have been tested since the project started in 2014 when the baseline data was gathered.
Results  from the Test of Basic Concepts Knowledge

The TBCK was again administered at the end of the year. This was the first maintenance year of the project.
20 April 2017 to 24 April 2017
Learning how to administer the Revised Test of Basic Concepts Knowledge (TBCK-R).

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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

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)

The course was very helpful to me as a teacher, excellent and exciting, because it opened my mind … how to integrate basic concept in all learning areas. It also showed that children should not be limited and their understanding should be developed step-by-step.

Schools Improvement Initiative, UCT (June 2013)
INTSHAYELELO PRIMARY

Presentation was well organized and clear. The lecturer explained extensively about the content of the course. The programme should be implemented by all Foundation Phase teachers and be recognized by government. The BCP is CAPS aligned.

Schools Improvement Initiative, UCT (June 2013)
INTSHAYELELO PRIMARY

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 found all aspects of the course very effective.  I now have a very good understanding of how to teach all the concepts.  I am going to be more specific and detailed when I teach. I need to research and plan my basic concepts lessons ...

Ikwezi: Schools Development Unit, July 2014