Metro East Focus Schools Project - Training Session 6 (Letter)
Part of the Project
Training Session 6 - Letter
Training Details-
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Number of teachers: 48 present
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Number of officials: 10 present
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Venue: Helderkruin Primary School
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Time: 14H00 - 17H00
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Date: 30 September 2025
Overall rating of the content of the training session-
The overall rating of the training session was highly positive, with most participants rating it “very good” (12) or “good” (7), and only one rating it as “average.”
Main Takeaways-
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Teacher as Mediator: Emphasis on the teacher’s role in guiding learners step-by-step through letters, sounds, and words using the 6-step CTM.
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Hands-on Letter Building: Participants valued using sticks/clay to form letters, bridging concrete materials to abstract understanding.
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Letter–Sound Connection: Clear understanding that letters have names and sounds, and that sounds combine to form words, sentences, and texts.
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Coding & Playful Learning: Activities like “secret code” and number–letter games made learning engaging, memorable, and interactive.
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Holistic & Differentiated Approach: Integration of CTM, pre-reading activities, and playful, learner-centered methods to support varied learning levels and engagement.
Teachers found the session engaging, practical, and highly beneficial, particularly for intervention and hands-on letter activities.
They appreciated the enthusiasm, preparation, and clarity of the trainers, noting that sessions were interesting, fun, and easy to understand.
Many highlighted that the Basic Concepts Programme (BCP) provides a clear, structured approach for mediating letters and sounds, though it requires practice and integration into classroom routines.
Overall, teachers felt inspired, equipped with new strategies, and confident that BCP can significantly improve learner understanding and participation.
