Basic Concepts is not just about learning about colours, shapes, numbers and letters. It expands vocabulary and assists to develop conceptual understanding.
I feel very motivated to apply the knowledge learnt - it has motivated me to mediate and not just teach. The ideas for vocabulary extension were also very good.
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.
Good work, keep it up and do the same for my colleagues. This work could help save the children of South Africa … and give them hope for a better future.
I am extremely grateful for being exposed to this programme … I'm always worried about those learners who are not progressing. The programme can support these learners in order to lay the foundation for academic progress. Practically my whole class needs this Foundation!!! How can I start with formal teaching if they do not know their Basics.
I understand how I can assist my learners who need intervention. The BCP will boost the self-esteem and knowledge of weak learners. It definitely helps me to guide my learners, using the correct language applicable to the situation.
Before the workshop I thought (that) I knew how to teach or introduce my lessons, but now I know that I was not doing justice to my learners. I took them for granted ... as if (they would) very easily understand my instructions.
Teacher Training in Metro Central has recently been concluded. 55 teachers, learning support teachers and officials were included in the current round of training.
Central Training 2012