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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.
Grade R teacher receives UCT accreditation for BCP short course
Principal of the Etafeni Day Centre and Grade R teacher receive Basic Concepts Programme certificates from UCT
26 July 2014
Join us at the next SupportNet meeting.
Christel House
07 July 2014 to 10 July 2014
A dedicated Basic Concepts training

Floreat Primary School
Naluxolo Primary

Smiles abound during support visit to Naluxolo Primary

Etafeni Day Care Centre Trust

Summary of visits to Etafeni: Term 1
See documents below for the mentoring programme

 

For more information contact Fiella Williams (Learning Support Advisor and BCP Project Manager) - see email address below.

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It helps learners to think and forms (the) foundation for reading, writing and mathematics.

Metro South Education District: Training (January, 2013)

I have never been to such a training. I was motivated and I can't wait to implement at the ECD and I hope I'll be doing my best!

Northern Cape Project (Phase 2, 2020-2021): Training Feedback

The BCP focuses on the learner… where the teacher acts as a mediator, prompts to access logical thinking and develops language.

Metro Central: Training, October 2014

This is an excellent programme that can benefit any learner or educator.

Metro Central (2013): Training
Metro Central Education District

I have enjoyed the BCP online training. I do think it was of great benefit as I have learned new approaches to help children learn. I also thought that BCP is also very helpful to children with difficulties as it provides them with concrete experience through manipulating the materials and being asked different questions to help them be aware of their way of thinking. Louis was very thorough and delivered the smallest details to help us understand the method. I found that very helpful and it enabled me to use it with my kids who have a difference in age and needs. I also enjoyed attending the training via Zoom as Louis was very efficient in using different features to make the training practical, fun and enjoyable.

ZOOM TRAINING 2 FEEDBACK

I found all aspects of the course very effective.  I now have a very good understanding of how to teach all the concepts.  I am going to be more specific and detailed when I teach. I need to research and plan my basic concepts lessons ...

Ikwezi: Schools Development Unit, July 2014