Open Public Training, 2014 (Johannesburg)

Monday, July 14, 2014 - 09:00 to Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - 16:30

Date & Time:

14-16 July 2014, 09h00 - 16h00

Costs:

Workshop: R1,950 / R1,100 (students)

Materials 1 (essential): R70 training file and R190 mediator manual
Materials 2 (optional, but recommended): R780 cognitive tool kit and picture set

Total 1 incl. all materials: R3,010 / R2,160 (students)
Total 2 incl. trainer file and manual: R2,210 / R1,360 (students)

Early Registration:

R1,650 (before 12th May 2014)

University of Cape Town Accreditation:

Participants may want to apply for official accredition for attending the training. The Basic Concepts Programme is registered as a short course at UCT.

Documents

Short Course Outline

Email

louisbenjamin@basicconcepts.co.za

'It was well run... Knowledge gained priceless. It taught me vital strategies in the teaching model for optimal learning and understanding to take place.' (Metro Central, 2012)

Teacher Feedback About Training (2012)

I was very happy about my development on this course… often as teachers we do not pay attention to detail, but because of Basic Concepts I was aware of the lack of language use in my class. I am now using a different approach with my learners and being aware of the small details that make a big change in the way I teach and learners learn. Thank you for this eye opening course.

Schools Improvement Initiative, UCT (June 2013)

I realize that children need to know their basic concepts so that they can develop understanding of the content of the curriculum.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training, May 2014

If you understand the basic concepts you will have a better understanding of more complex concepts.

Metro Central, October 2013

I now have a broader knowledge of how to teach various concepts and reach all intelligences and learning styles.

Thinking Stars: Teacher Feedback From Training, August 2014

The emphasis on language throughout the programme helps to develop learners' understanding of concepts and expand their vocabulary. The BCP stops learners from guessing, it gives them more structure and develops their cognitive functioning.

Metro Central Teacher Comment (July 2013)