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Bianca Mittag (RNET), Kitty Links (NCDOE), Thom Mittag (RNET)

On 13 November 2008 a Graduation Ceremony was held at the Kamieskroon Hotel for teachers who had succesfully implemented the Basic Concepts Programme under supervision from 2006-2008.  

Two groups of Grade R teachers were trained over two years in 2008 and 2009.
Metro South, Western Cape Department of Education

School and classroom visits for the purposes of mentoring and monitoring are an essential feature of the Basic Concepts Programme.
Kamieskroon Hotel, Kamieskroon

The start of the project was daunting, particulary the introduction of a new teaching approach into these multi-grade classes.
Mid-term Evaluation Report (2009)
Two interesting observations made in the report:-
Key Findings:-
07 September 2009
The first BCP training in the Metro with officials who will support the first group of Learning Support Teachers in the classroom.
09 March 2009 to 13 March 2009
The ELRU staff members will be trained to mentor teacher-mediators of the BCP.
15 August 2009
Registration open for the annual open public training in Cape Town. All are welcome to attend.

Some teachers' comments about training:

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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 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)

This workshop is one of the most beneficial workshops I have attended. The trainer’s presentation style was warm, easy to follow and understand. I like that he included practical activities, examples and demonstrations.

Metro Central: Training, October 2014

It was a weekend to remember… I had enough time to make plans for things at home. Thank you, it was a joy to listen to someone so passionate about his work.

Die Bron Primary School: Visit 1

I was very happy about my development on this course… often as teachers we do not pay attention to detail, but because of Basic Concepts I was aware of the lack of language use in my class. I am now using a different approach with my learners and being aware of the small details that make a big change in the way I teach and learners learn. Thank you for this eye opening course.

Schools Improvement Initiative, UCT (June 2013)
INTSHAYELELO PRIMARY

This is an excellent programme that can benefit any learner or educator.

Metro Central (2013): Training
Metro Central Education District