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Supporting Teachers :: Strengthening Thinking
At the Basic Concepts Foundation, we're working with schools in local communities
We are thrilled to officially launch the Kwena Basin Extension Project
The Basic Concepts Programme continues to grow in reach and impact across the Western Cape and Gauteng.
The BCP is not only CAPS-aligned — it makes the curriculum teachable, learnable, and meaningful.
Prof. Robert L. Burden helped shape the global conversation on cognitive education. His legacy lives on in the Basic Concepts Programme.
The Basic Concepts Programme is more than just a teaching tool — it’s a research-based, context-aware pedagogical intervention.
The Basic Concepts Programme is designed to support learners by building strong cognitive foundations
Aimee Chiat is our new Head of Projects for the Western Cape.
Follow the leader. An activity that helps with spatial language and instructional clarity.

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‘The trainer was very good and it was refreshing to be part of a workshop that can actually make a difference in the lives and minds of learners.’ (Metro North, 2010)

Teacher Feedback

'I can actually see results from using some of the ideas I got during the training.'

 

Central Training 2012

Now I can help the learners from our poorer areas to verbalize for themselves…  they are becoming more confident and starting to love their educational journey.

Metro Central (2013); Training

‘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

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.

Metro South Education District: Training (January, 2013)

I love the programme. I was not aware of how to introduce a concept … . If I could reverse my years in teaching, I bet I would have produced mathematicians, scientists and doctors.

Metro Central Teacher Comment (July, 2013)