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The Basic Concepts Programme
Downloadable brochures, PPoint slides and other information about the Basic Concepts Programme.
14 June 2016
A Basic Concepts Refresher For Teachers From Metro Central

This is an opportunity for teachers to:-

i) review what they have learnt,

ii) share classroom learnings,
10 September 2016
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to meet with our ever expanding community of mediators and for new ideas and resources.
24 May 2016 to 26 May 2016
Focus of Visit 2
Schools in South Africa
Baseline Data: Set 1

A representative sample of Grade 1 learners was tested at the end of the first term using the Test of Basic Concepts Knowledge.
17 May 2016 to 18 May 2016

We will be training 14 ECD officilals from the Northern Cape Department of Education (NCDOE) as mediators of the Basic Concepts Programme.
04 June 2016
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to meet with our ever expanding community of mediators and for new ideas and resources.
Test of Basic Concepts Knowledge (TBCK)
29 February 2016 to 05 March 2016
Focus of Visit 1

The visit aims to extend the scope of the project for the teachers from working with a single group of learners to working with all learners in the classes.
15 February 2016 to 19 February 2016
Set-Up of Project

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‘BCP is foundational to a child's learning. It is the building blocks on which all other concepts are built. A concept needs to be fully understood by a child before a new concept can be taught. We often rush children's learning due to time constraints which is not correct.’ (KIDZPOSITIVE, Occupational Therapist, 2011)

Teacher Feedback

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

Christel House Training, July 2014

My concern about my learners’ language barriers and how to overcome these barriers has been solved for me.

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

The training was very effective and informative … and gave us insight into how to teach and develop language. I wish there could be more of such training to develop ourselves further.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training (February, 2014)

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

Christel House Training, July 2014

Ek waardeer alles wat Dr Louis ons geleer het. Daar is soveel dinge wat ek nie geweet het nie, bv. hoe om ons kinders te help leer. You are a star, thank you for your time. 

Pixley Kaseme: Training Sessions 1+2