Metro East Focus Schools Project - Training Session 3 (Size)
Part of the Project
Training Session 3 - Size
Training Details-
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Number of teachers: 46 present
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Number of officials: 4 present
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Venue: Helderkruin Primary School
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Time: 14H00 - 17h00
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Date: 16 April 2025
Overall rating of the training session-
An impressive 97% of participants rated the overall training session as either 'good' or 'excellent,' reflecting the strong impact and value of the session. Only one participant rated it as 'average.
Main takeaways -
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Core Principles Reinforced: Teachers gained a clear understanding of the three principles of size – match, compare, and measure – and how to apply them effectively in the classroom.
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Hands-on Demonstrations: The practical and interactive nature of the sessions, with clear demonstrations using everyday objects, was highly appreciated and made learning engaging and memorable.
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Vocabulary Building: Teachers learned how to teach and expand vocabulary related to size (e.g. tall vs. long, biggest-medium-smallest, thick-thin) using color, shape, and real-life comparisons.
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Effective Mediation Techniques: The sessions highlighted how to mediate concepts through focused questioning, interaction, and bridging, helping learners connect what they already know to new ideas.
Summary of Feedback from the participants about the session -
