Northern Cape Project (Phase 3 | ZFM): Visit 1 (Feb 2023)

ZFM: Visit 1

The Basic Concepts Foundation are very pleased to initiate our work in the final district of the Northern Cape.

We will start our work in this district with 55 Grade R teachers and two District Officials. The teachers are drawn from 18 project schools in the Upington area.

Programme for the Visit:

Day 1 (6 Feb): Training Session 1 -Introduction to the BCP & Colour

Day 2 (7 Feb): Training Session 2 - Mediation, Concept Teaching & Shape

Day 3 (8 Feb): Support visits to schools (x5 schools) - see programme below

Day 4 (9 Feb): Support visits to schools (x 6 schools) - see programme below

Day 5 (10 Feb): Support visits to schools (x 6 schools) - see programme below

Outcomes of the visit:-

Stats

• 100% of the teachers rated their interest in the BCP as high or exceptionally high after the first and second training sessions;
• 98% of the teachers rated the content of the training sessions as either very good or exceptionally good;
• 88% of the project schools received a support visit during the visit

Teacher comments

• I have learnt a lot and now have a better understanding of how to teach learners. It has changed my perspective on teaching... I will try my utmost to implement what I have learnt here in the classroom.
• Thanks for the enthusiastic presentation and interactive approach.
• I have learned how to improve the learning of young learners.
• Very impressive and so much to know about BCs.
• Thank You for Everything. You are making a difference!!
• Dok you are the best trainer I have ever experienced.