Kwena Basin Extension Project (2025-2028): Feedback from Colour (15 September)

Part of the Project

Every participant rated the training highly: 94% gave it the top score of 5/5, and the remaining 6% gave it 4/5.

Main Themes from Teachers' Learnings

Using Language Effectively
Teachers learned how to introduce colour vocabulary step by step and encourage learners to speak in full, clear sentences.
Practical, Hands-On Learning
Teachers saw the value of using concrete materials and demonstrations to make colour concepts real and connected to other domains.
Teaching Strategies and Classroom Practice
Teachers learned how to plan lessons, group learners, and use questioning to build deeper understanding.
Supporting Learners with Barriers
Teachers gained strategies to scaffold learning, build language, and strengthen literacy and numeracy for struggling learners.
Cognitive and Conceptual Development
Teachers discovered how colour links to higher-order thinking and how concepts interconnect to support lifelong learning.

Teacher Comments

Overall, teachers described the first training session as highly beneficial, practical, and enjoyable, giving them new skills and confidence to support their learners. They valued the hands-on activities, clear demonstrations, and structured approach to teaching concepts like colour, which they believe will make a real difference for learners with barriers. The trainer was repeatedly praised as knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging, making the session both fruitful and motivating. As one teacher put it: “The workshop was an eye-opener, very helpful and interesting — I’ve learned a lot to better help my learners.”