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06 February 2023 to 09 February 2023
ZFM: Visit 1

The Basic Concepts Foundation are very pleased to initiate our work in the final district of the Northern Cape.
How we operate to achieve our mission
17 February 2023
Basic Concepts Online Training
ZFM NORTHERN CAPE
06 February 2023 to 10 February 2023
Final NC District Implements the Basic Concepts Programme
ZFM NORTHERN CAPE
05 June 2023 to 09 June 2023
Final NC District Implements the Basic Concepts Programme
ZFM NORTHERN CAPE
18 September 2023 to 22 September 2023
Final NC District Implements the Basic Concepts Programme
What did teachers say about the online training?
THE BASIC CONCEPTS PROGRAMME SELECTED AS FINALIST
19 September 2022 to 22 September 2022
Mentoring & Support Visits to Grade R Classes:

The BCP team, accompanied by the NC Department of Education will provide support to project teachers.
'The evaluation has established that the BCP is effective at enhancing the readiness of children taught by BCP teachers in participating schools.'

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It is a method of teaching…to establish the basic foundations or building blocks in order for children to make sense of the environment around them.  

Die Bron Primary School: Visit 1

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)

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

The workshop helped me to understand how to work with the children in the classroom. I also learnt how to ask open-ended questions that will encourage my learners to think and to ask more questions.

Pixley Kaseme: Training Sessions 1+2

Louis I salute you. I am empowered by the presentation. Never a dull moment even though the weather was hot. I've already implemented the programme with my learners.

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