Metro East Focus Schools Project - Training Session 2 (Shape)

Training Session 2 - Shape

Training Details-

• Number of teachers: 44 present

• Number of officials: 9 present

• Venue: Helderkruin Primary School

• Time: 14H00 - 17h00

• Date: 06 March 2025

Overall interest in the Basic Concepts Programme-

85% of participants rated their interest in the BCP as "good" or "excellent," demonstrating a strong enthusiasm for the programme. Meanwhile, 15% rated their interest as "average," still indicating a positive overall response.

Main takeaways -

• The recent training session reinforced the importance of mediation as a core teaching strategy, with teachers recognizing its role in guiding learners to identify, internalize, and apply concepts effectively.

• Many highlighted the value of demonstrating shapes, particularly how to draw and measure them, as well as the importance of practical examples to enhance understanding.

• The Concept Teaching Model (CTM) and the steps of a session were noted as useful frameworks, with a focus on slowing down, focusing on one concept at a time, and repeating lessons to ensure deep learning.

• Encouraging learner interaction, using language effectively, and fostering a supportive classroom environment also stood out as key takeaways.

Summary of Feedback from the participants about the session -

The session was fruitful, clear, and very informative. Mediation stood out for me today—it helped me understand how to guide learners to identify, internalize, and apply concepts effectively. The demonstration of shape was especially helpful, showing how to draw, measure, and describe them in a way that makes learning engaging. I appreciated the practical activities and would love more demo lessons to see how to structure multiple sessions on the same concept. The interactive elements, like the guessing game, made learning fun and meaningful. Slowing down, focusing on one concept at a time, and repeating lessons are key takeaways I’ll apply in my classroom!