Before the course, I never focused on the main concepts as I never really thought them essential to "real life" as a speech-language pathologist. I now have a very different perspective on why these aspects are important and how they move cognition forward.
ZOOM TRAINING 2 FEEDBACK
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 realize that children need to know their basic concepts so that they can develop understanding of the content of the curriculum.
Metro South Education District: Teacher Training, May 2014
Teachers use questions that evoke thinking and inquiry, so that the learners are able to discover and experience for themselves.
Metro South Training, Western Cape Education Department, 2015
Basic concept is about improving teaching methods, language and the learning processes of our learners.
Pixley Kaseme: Training Sessions 1+2
‘It is an excellent programme. Just a pity that not all reception year educators are exposed to the training. My understanding of the programme- it is developed to systematically mediate concepts so that learners are guided to develop an understanding and so that learning is meaningful.’ (Metro Central, 2012)