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Johletta Nel,
New graduate of the BCP shares her experiences.
Rabia Edries, Abu Dhabi
Rabia Edries writes about her experiences in Abu Dhabi
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

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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)

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

 

Central Training 2012

Training was out of this world. I would definitely recommend this training to everyone ...

Christel House Training, July 2014

The Basic Concepts Programme is basically the same as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development. It is a way of teaching… it gives individuals a way to structure their thinking and reasoning. 

Mitchell's Plain Primary School, November 2015

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

Developed new method/techniques on how to use myself better in sessions and get better potential from children.’ (KIDZPOSITIVE, Occupational Therapist, 2011)

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