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Rabia Edries, Abu Dhabi
Rabia Edries writes about her experiences in Abu Dhabi
29 September 2014 to 03 October 2014
Visit 1 to Kwena Basin Trust
A number of interesting and insightful teacher comments have been collated from 7 Basic Concepts trainings in 2014.
17 July 2015 to 19 July 2015
Registration open for annual open public training in Johannesburg. All are welcome to attend. The training is accredited by UCT.
01 July 2015 to 03 July 2015
Registration open for annual open public training in Cape Town. All are welcome to attend. The training is accredited by UCT.
Dr Louis Benjamin

Louis was interviewed by Nancy Richards on SAFM, 24 August 2014
Children are not acquiring the necessary foundational skills for learning
03 September 2014
Celebrate the achievements of the teachers who have completed their Basic Concepts training
18 October 2014 to 25 October 2014
Basic Concepts training for Foundation Phase teachers from Metro Central
27 September 2014
Join us at the last SupportNet meeting of the year.

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It is a method of teaching…to establish the basic foundations or building blocks in order for children to make sense of the environment around them.  

Die Bron Primary School: Visit 1

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

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 helps learners to think and forms (the) foundation for reading, writing and mathematics.

Metro South Education District: Training (January, 2013)

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)

I found this course extremely helpful. One of the best I have attended. The programme makes so much sense and has really made me think!

Public Open Training, Cape Town (2014)