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Kamieskroon Hotel, Kamieskroon

The start of the project was daunting, particulary the introduction of a new teaching approach into these multi-grade classes.
Mid-term Evaluation Report (2009)
Two interesting observations made in the report:-
Key Findings:-
07 September 2009
The first BCP training in the Metro with officials who will support the first group of Learning Support Teachers in the classroom.
09 March 2009 to 13 March 2009
The ELRU staff members will be trained to mentor teacher-mediators of the BCP.
15 August 2009
Registration open for the annual open public training in Cape Town. All are welcome to attend.

Some teachers' comments about training:
Metro Central

A full description of the Metro Central Basic Concepts project and an interim evaluation were presented in the form of a poster at the IACESA Conference, 2008.

The results of this follow-up testing one year after the intervention indicated that learners had maintained and in most cases improved on their 2006 scores.

The following are some examples of learner writing gathered during the project.

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'Definitely exceeded my expectations. I see that the BCP can have far reaching consequences if implemented optimally. We were told the how and why of implementation rather than the what.' (Metro Central, 2012)

Central Training 2012

‘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 Basic Concepts Programme is basically the same as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development. It is a way of teaching… it gives individuals a way to structure their thinking and reasoning. 

Mitchell's Plain Primary School, November 2015

I realized that if one lays down a solid foundation for your learners they will become self-assured and confident human beings.

Metro Central, October 2013

Very informative, well presented, engaging, coherent and thought provoking.

Metro South Training, Western Cape Education Department, 2015

‘I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop as I was given the opportunity to work with learners … while being guided. The trainer demonstrations with the learners were an excellent idea. This workshop has been a success as I can now see what our learners lack. It made a lot of sense.’ (Metro South, 2009)

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