Metro East Focus Schools Project - Training Session 3 (Size)
Part of the Project
Training Session 3 - Size
Training Details-
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Number of teachers: 46 present
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Number of officials: 3 present
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Venue: Helderkruin Primary School
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Time: 14H00 - 17h00
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Date: 16 April 2025
Overall rating of the training session-
An impressive 97% of participants rated the overall training session as either 'good' or 'excellent,' reflecting the strong impact and value of the session. Only one participant rated it as 'average.
Main takeaways -
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Core Principles Reinforced: Teachers gained a clear understanding of the three principles of size – match, compare, and measure – and how to apply them effectively in the classroom.
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Hands-on Demonstrations: The practical and interactive nature of the sessions, with clear demonstrations using everyday objects, was highly appreciated and made learning engaging and memorable.
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Vocabulary Building: Teachers learned how to teach and expand vocabulary related to size (e.g. tall vs. long, biggest-medium-smallest, thick-thin) using color, shape, and real-life comparisons.
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Effective Mediation Techniques: The sessions highlighted how to mediate concepts through focused questioning, interaction, and bridging, helping learners connect what they already know to new ideas.
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Playful and Structured Presentation: Emphasis was placed on playful, structured ways to present size concepts, encouraging creativity and learner participation while maintaining a logical teaching sequence.
Summary of Feedback from the participants about the session -
The overall response from teachers was very positive, with many describing the Size training sessions as engaging, practical, and energizing. Teachers felt more confident and inspired, especially by the hands-on demonstrations and the interactive way the session was delivered, which helped bring the concepts to life in a meaningful and memorable way.
