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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.

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

Public Open Training, Cape Town (2014)

I found this course extremely helpful. One of the best I have attended. The programme makes so much sense and has really made me think!

Public Open Training, Cape Town (2014)

Thank you for introducing me to this "life skill". It is wonderful that there is also an online, interactive, support system with resources available. 

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

I have learned new strategies to use across the CAPS curriculum, also new exciting ways to build language. I've become more aware of the language that I use in my classroom.

Metro Central Training: Western Cape Education Department (February, 2016)

Developed new method/techniques on how to use myself better in sessions and get better potential from children.’ (KIDZPOSITIVE, Occupational Therapist, 2011)

Teacher Feedback

It was a weekend to remember… I had enough time to make plans for things at home. Thank you, it was a joy to listen to someone so passionate about his work.

Die Bron Primary School: Visit 1