Metro East Focus Schools Project - Training Session 4 (Position)
Part of the Project
Training Session 4 - Position
Training Details-
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Number of teachers: 45 present
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Number of officials: 12 present
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Venue: Helderkruin Primary School
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Time: 14H00 - 17h00
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Date: 12 June 2025
Overall rating of the content of the training session-
An impressive 96% of participants rated the content of the training session as either 'good' or 'excellent', highlighting the value of the effectiveness of the session. Only one participant rated it as 'average'.
Main takeaways -
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Understanding left and right is foundational and must be taught using the learner's dominant hand to establish consistency.
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Teaching position requires careful use of vocabulary, clear instructions, and descriptive language to guide learners effectively.
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Perspective-taking is essential—learners need to grasp that position changes depending on the viewer’s angle.
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The Concept Teaching Model helps structure the mediation of position concepts in a clear and systematic way.
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Trainees gained practical ideas for how to teach position through engaging activities, classroom strategies, and real-life application.
Summary of Feedback from the participants about the session -
Overall, teachers found the session highly informative, engaging, and practical, with many expressing greater confidence in teaching position and using appropriate vocabulary. While a few suggested better time management, the majority appreciated the interactive facilitation and felt motivated to apply what they had learned in their classrooms.
