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29 September 2014 to 03 October 2014
Visit 1 to Kwena Basin Trust
A number of interesting and insightful teacher comments have been collated from 7 Basic Concepts trainings in 2014.
17 July 2015 to 19 July 2015
Registration open for annual open public training in Johannesburg. All are welcome to attend. The training is accredited by UCT.
01 July 2015 to 03 July 2015
Registration open for annual open public training in Cape Town. All are welcome to attend. The training is accredited by UCT.
Dr Louis Benjamin

Louis was interviewed by Nancy Richards on SAFM, 24 August 2014
Children are not acquiring the necessary foundational skills for learning
03 September 2014
Celebrate the achievements of the teachers who have completed their Basic Concepts training
18 October 2014 to 25 October 2014
Basic Concepts training for Foundation Phase teachers from Metro Central
27 September 2014
Join us at the last SupportNet meeting of the year.
Read the full research paper for a review of the project results.

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'I can actually see results from using some of the ideas I got during the training.'

 

Central Training 2012

I am really glad I made an effort to attend: Fantastic, enlightening, empowering.

Metro Central Education District, March 2014
Metro Central Education District, Teacher Training, March 2014

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

Christel House Training, July 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

I feel very strongly that Basic Concepts should be introduced to all learners- this will give me the time to develop their conceptual language and increase their vocabulary and verbal fluency.

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

The BCP is the best place to start for learners with limited vocabulary and for closing the vocabulary gap.

Christel House Training, July 2014