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Ikwezi, Phase 2a: Training of teachers in Khayelitsha schools, 2013

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 09:00
Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II

Basic Concepts Programme offered as a UCT short course

The training is for 32 teachers from 5 schools in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. 

Dates: 25 May 2013 & 1 + 8 June 2013

Venue: Intshayelelo Primary, Khayelitsha

Times: 9h00-16h00

  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II

‘Although I have been teaching Grade R for 23 years... I have learnt so much over the past 2 weeks and have already seen a change in most of my learners.’ (Metro Central, 2012)

Teacher Feedback

The workshop helped me to understand how to work with the children in the classroom. I also learnt how to ask open-ended questions that will encourage my learners to think and to ask more questions.

Pixley Kaseme: Training Sessions 1+2

We were taught the theory as well as the practice.  I now feel confident to start to implement the programme with my class and even with my nieces and nephews.

Mitchell's Plain Primary School, November 2015

What I understand about the Basic Concepts Programme is that it is very useful in all subjects. I must implement it in every lesson. I must also try to be as accurate and precise as possible when teaching.

Die Bron Primary School: Visit 1

Today’s workshop was very interesting because it shows us where to start when you teach letter, e.g. I can see, sound, feel, touch and draw the letter A...

Kwena Basin Education Trust: Project Visit, September 2016

Very informative. Very well presented. Very good use of visual aids.

Thinking Stars: Teacher Feedback From Training, August 2014