Kwena Basin Extension Project (2025-2028): Term 1 Plans, 2026

Monday, February 2, 2026 - 08:00 to Friday, February 6, 2026 - 14:00

Monday, March 16, 2026 - 08:00 to Friday, March 20, 2026 - 14:00

Part of the Project

Kwena Basin Extension Project (2025-2028)

Main activities for Term 1 (2026):

Baseline Data Collection

Baseline information will be gathered from both Project and Non-Project schools to establish a clear picture of current learner performance and enable meaningful comparison at endline.

Official Visit 1: Support and Mentoring

The Basic Concepts Foundation (BCF) team will visit all participating classes from 2–6 February 2026 to mentor teachers, provide feedback, and support the implementation of the Basic Concepts Programme (BCP).

Official Visit 2: Training and Mentoring

Continued professional development for teachers will take place from 16–20 March 2026, focusing on the introduction of the third and fourth conceptual domains – Size and Position.

Teachers will also receive ongoing in-class mentoring and support from onsite project fieldworkers to strengthen their mediation skills and deepen their understanding of the concept teaching process.

Email

info@basicconcepts.co.za

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Metro Central Training: Western Cape Education Department (October, 2015)

Encourages children to be observant and provides opportunity for building language skills - from basics to more complex.

Public Open Training, Cape Town (2014)

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Metro South Education District: Teacher Training, May 2014

The course was clear, open and easy to understand basic concepts. What I liked most was that it links with the curriculum and it really works. It needs to be implemented at my centre.

Open Public Training, Cape Town (June 2013)

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Open Public Training, 2015 (Cape Town)

'It was well run... Knowledge gained priceless. It taught me vital strategies in the teaching model for optimal learning and understanding to take place.' (Metro Central, 2012)

Teacher Feedback About Training (2012)