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Open Public Training, 2017 (Cape Town)

Sunday, July 30, 2017 - 09:00
Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 18:30
Sunday, August 13, 2017 - 18:30
Sunday, August 20, 2017 - 18:30
Sunday, August 20, 2017 - 18:30
Sunday, September 3, 2017 - 18:30

Train to become a mediator of the Basic Concepts Programme

This is a SACE accredited, blended learning course which involves experiential, hands-on learning opportunities as well as access to an online course.

Trainer

Dr Louis Benjamin, the creator of the Basic Concepts Programme

Date & Time:

Session 1 (colour): 30 July 2017, 09h00 - 16h00

Session 2 (shape): 6 August 2017, 09h00 - 16h00

Session 3 (size): 13 August 2017, 18h30 - 20h30

Session 4 (position): 20 August 2017, 18h30 - 20h30

Session 5 (number): 27 August 2017, 18h30 - 20h30

Session 6 (letter): 3 September 2017, 18h30 - 20h30

Costs:

Course Fee: R2,800 / R1,750 (students) / R235.00 (per 2hr session)

Including training file and mediator manual

Early Registration: R2,300 (by 14th June 2017)

Material Fee: R850.00 (optional, but recommended)

Including cognitive tool kit and picture set. To find out more about materials click here.

Venue:

Pro Ed House (Cnr Erin & Elma Roads, Rondebosch)

Online Registrations:

Click Here

‘All foundation phase educators, esp. Grade R, should attend this workshop. If everyone in the education system uses this BCP model, we should see remarkable improvements in the learners' LIT/NUM over a couple of years.’ (Metro North, 2009)

Teacher Feedback

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)
 INTSHAYELELO PRIMARY

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)

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

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

The course was very helpful to me as a teacher, excellent and exciting, because it opened my mind … how to integrate basic concept in all learning areas. It also showed that children should not be limited and their understanding should be developed step-by-step.

Schools Improvement Initiative, UCT (June 2013)
INTSHAYELELO PRIMARY