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Metro South Training: Western Cape Department of Education (February 2018)

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 13:30 to Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 16:30

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Training Details:-

Target Group: Learning Support Teachers and Grade 1

Number of participants: 25

Dates:  13 + 14 + 15 + 20 + 21 February 2018

Time: 13h30 - 16h30

Venue: Metro South Education District (AZ Berman Dr, Lentegeur, Cape Town, 7786)

For more information: Contact Mimi Jiya (see email address below)

Note: Training is open to teachers from Metro South only

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Mimi.Jiya@westerncape.gov.za

The Basic Concepts Programme is basically the same as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development. It is a way of teaching… it gives individuals a way to structure their thinking and reasoning. 

Mitchell's Plain Primary School, November 2015

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

Christel House Training, July 2014

I am extremely grateful for being exposed to this programme … I'm always worried about those learners who are not progressing. The programme can support these learners in order to lay the foundation for academic progress. Practically my whole class needs this Foundation!!! How can I start with formal teaching if they do not know their Basics.

Metro South Education District: Training (January, 2013)

I have enjoyed the BCP online training. I do think it was of great benefit as I have learned new approaches to help children learn. I also thought that BCP is also very helpful to children with difficulties as it provides them with concrete experience through manipulating the materials and being asked different questions to help them be aware of their way of thinking. Louis was very thorough and delivered the smallest details to help us understand the method. I found that very helpful and it enabled me to use it with my kids who have a difference in age and needs. I also enjoyed attending the training via Zoom as Louis was very efficient in using different features to make the training practical, fun and enjoyable.

ZOOM TRAINING 2 FEEDBACK

The BCP focuses on the learner… where the teacher acts as a mediator, prompts to access logical thinking and develops language.

Metro Central: Training, October 2014