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Northern Cape Project (Phase 3 | ZFM): Visit 1 (Feb 2023)

Monday, February 6, 2023 - 08:00 to Thursday, February 9, 2023 - 16:30

ZFM: Visit 1

The Basic Concepts Foundation are very pleased to initiate our work in the final district of the Northern Cape.

We will start our work in this district with 55 Grade R teachers and two District Officials. The teachers are drawn from 18 project schools in the Upington area.

 

Programme for the Visit:

Day 1 (6 Feb): Training Session 1 -Introduction to the BCP & Colour

Day 2 (7 Feb): Training Session 2 - Mediation, Concept Teaching & Shape

Day 3 (8 Feb): Support visits to schools (x5 schools) - see programme below

Day 4 (9 Feb): Support visits to schools (x 6 schools) - see programme below

Day 5 (10 Feb): Support visits to schools (x 6 schools) - see programme below

 

Outcomes of the visit:-

Stats

  • 100% of the teachers rated their interest in the BCP as high or exceptionally high after the first and second training sessions;
  • 98% of the teachers rated the content of the training sessions as either very good or exceptionally good;
  • 88% of the project schools received a support visit during the visit

Teacher comments

  • I have learnt a lot and now have a better understanding of how to teach learners. It has changed my perspective on teaching... I will try my utmost to implement what I have learnt here in the classroom.
  • Thanks for the enthusiastic presentation and interactive approach.
  • I have learned how to improve the learning of young learners.
  • Very impressive and so much to know about BCs.
  • Thank You for Everything. You are making a difference!!
  • Dok you are the best trainer I have ever experienced.

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

Thinking Stars: Teacher Feedback From Training, August 2014

For me the most effective aspect was the basic teaching model.  When I implemented the model I found that my learners were more focussed when I followed the steps of the model.

Ikwezi: Schools Development Unit, July 2014

‘The trainer was very good and it was refreshing to be part of a workshop that can actually make a difference in the lives and minds of learners.’ (Metro North, 2010)

Teacher Feedback

I understand how I can assist my learners who need intervention. The BCP will boost the self-esteem and knowledge of weak learners. It definitely helps me to guide my learners, using the correct language applicable to the situation.

Metro South Education District: Training (January, 2013)

Practical, useful, clear, scaffolded for use in the classroom. Very approachable lecturer and lessening of anxiety through post-workshop contact.

Open Public Training, 2015 (Cape Town)

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)
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