Kwena Basin Extension Project (2025-2028): Feedback from Shape (16 September)
Part of the Project
Training Session 2:
Shape - 16 September
- Number of educators present: 35
- Number of educators absent:2
- Department Officials:0
- Numer of primary schools: 2
- Number of ECDs: 5
All participants rated the session highly, with 90% awarding it the top score of 5/5 and the remaining 10% giving it 4/5.
Main Themes from Teachers' Learnings
Better Understanding of Shapes
Teachers deepened their knowledge of shapes, including higher- and lower-order concepts, and how to explain them clearly using concrete examples.
The Six-Step Mediation Process
Teachers practiced applying the six steps of the Basic Concepts Teaching Model to introduce and expand shape concepts in a structured way.
Mediation and Teaching Approaches
Teachers learned how to mediate effectively by guiding learners with questions, clues, demonstrations, and practical activities, linking Basic Concepts to CAPS.
Classroom Practice and Lesson Planning
Teachers gained skills in preparing session plans, using resources, and giving learners time to think, respond, and practice until understanding is achieved.
Learner Engagement and Relationships
Teachers emphasized communication, participation, respect, and encouragement to create a supportive learning environment where learners can interact and share ideas.
Cognitive and Critical Thinking Development
Teachers saw how mediation fosters higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and perspective-taking, helping learners build deeper conceptual understanding.
Teacher Comments
Teachers described the Shape session as very informative, practical, and useful for future teaching, giving them a deeper understanding of the six-step Basic Concepts Teaching Model. Many highlighted its value for helping struggling learners and strengthening cognitive development. The facilitator was praised for being clear, patient, and well-prepared, making the content easy to grasp. As one teacher put it:
“It was a great session — it helped us think outside the box, and now we have a deeper knowledge about Basic Concepts.”
