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Metro Central: A Basic Concepts Refresher 2 (September 2016)

Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 14:00 to 16:00

Part of the Project

A Basic Concepts Refresher For Teachers From Metro Central

This is an opportunity for teachers to:-

i) review what they have learnt,

ii) share classroom learnings,

iii) observe a lesson using the concept teaching model to teach a new conceptual domain ,and

iv) discuss on-going support options.

 

Date: 15 September 2016

Venue: Rylands Primary

Time: 14h00 - 16h00

RSVP: Booking is essential.

For More Info: Contact Kristen (see email below)

 

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  • Programme for Refresher (September 2016)
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Email

Kristin.Poulter@westerncape.gov.za

The emphasis on language throughout the programme helps to develop learners' understanding of concepts and expand their vocabulary. The BCP stops learners from guessing, it gives them more structure and develops their cognitive functioning.

Metro Central Teacher Comment (July 2013)

‘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

I have never been to such a training. I was motivated and I can't wait to implement at the ECD and I hope I'll be doing my best!

Northern Cape Project (Phase 2, 2020-2021): Training Feedback

‘BCP is foundational to a child's learning. It is the building blocks on which all other concepts are built. A concept needs to be fully understood by a child before a new concept can be taught. We often rush children's learning due to time constraints which is not correct.’ (KIDZPOSITIVE, Occupational Therapist, 2011)

Teacher Feedback

Presentation was well organized and clear. The lecturer explained extensively about the content of the course. The programme should be implemented by all Foundation Phase teachers and be recognized by government. The BCP is CAPS aligned.

Schools Improvement Initiative, UCT (June 2013)
INTSHAYELELO PRIMARY

It made me rethink how I teach and how I can change the language I use.

Christel House Training, July 2014