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

Monday, October 23, 2023 - 08:00 to Friday, October 27, 2023 - 16:30

ZFM: Visit 3

During this visit, we will complete the training of teachers in the final district of the Northern Cape.

We will continue our work in this district with 54 Grade R teachers, two District Officials, and one volunteer. The teachers are drawn from 18 project schools in the Upington area.

In addition, during this visit, we will also conclude the master training program with 14 Northern Cape Grade R officials.

 

Programme for the Visit:

Day 1 (23 Oct): Training Day - Conceptual Domain of Number

Day 2 (24 Oct):  Training Day - Conceptual Domain of Letter

Day 3 (25 Oct): School visits (x6 schools)

Day 4 (26 Oct): School visits (x 6 schools)

Day 5 (27 Oct); School visits (x6 schools)

 

Feedback from the visit:-

  • Attendance at the Number Training Session: 94% (50 out of 53 teachers)
  • Attendance at the Letter Training Session: 83% (44 out of 53 teachers)
  • Number of school visits: 15 schools (out of 18 schools)

100% of the teachers rated the Number session as either good or excellent. A very similar rating (98%) was given for the Letter session.

 

Verbatim Teacher Comments:

'You deserve a gold star ⭐ sessions is always great!'

'Mind-blowing like always keep up the good work.'

'Thank you, Sir. I really appreciate everything you do. This session was well explained.'

'It is very helpful as our children are struggling with Maths.'

'Thank you doc, you make it very understandable.'

'Dr. Louis is doing extraordinary work!!!!'

'Basic concepts is very important to all learners.'

'Children are now more eager because they are being taught in a playful way... They enjoy basic concepts.'

'The sessions are very important and helpful for our kids and parents, there's is holistically improvement in the children.'

'I am very excited to teach my learners the basic concepts which will help them, especially those with barriers.'

What I understand about the Basic Concepts Programme is that it is very useful in all subjects. I must implement it in every lesson. I must also try to be as accurate and precise as possible when teaching.

Die Bron Primary School: Visit 1

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)

Very informative. Well planned. Well organised. Based on CAPS. Good intervention programme.

Metro Central Training: WCED (February, 2015)

What stood out for me - was not teaching the content, but how to teach the concept and so much vocabulary is elicited …

Thinking Stars: Teacher Feedback From Training, August 2014

I have learned so much through the Kwena Basic Education Trust and for that I would like to take this opportunity to say: thank you.

Kwena Basin Education Trust: Project Visit, May 2016

Thank you Louis for you dedication and enthusiasm. We need our teachers to be enthused with a love of children and a passion for mediating to our learners. God Bless.

Metro Central (2013): Training
Metro Central Education District