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Ikwezi, Phase 2a: Training of teachers in Khayelitsha schools, 2013

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 09:00
Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II

Basic Concepts Programme offered as a UCT short course

The training is for 32 teachers from 5 schools in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. 

Dates: 25 May 2013 & 1 + 8 June 2013

Venue: Intshayelelo Primary, Khayelitsha

Times: 9h00-16h00

  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
  • Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II

I realized that if one lays down a solid foundation for your learners they will become self-assured and confident human beings.

Metro Central, October 2013

For me the most effective aspect was the basic teaching model.  When I implemented the model I found that my learners were more focussed when I followed the steps of the model.

Ikwezi: Schools Development Unit, July 2014

Today’s workshop was very interesting because it shows us where to start when you teach letter, e.g. I can see, sound, feel, touch and draw the letter A...

Kwena Basin Education Trust: Project Visit, September 2016

The workshop helped me to understand how to work with the children in the classroom. I also learnt how to ask open-ended questions that will encourage my learners to think and to ask more questions.

Pixley Kaseme: Training Sessions 1+2

‘It is an excellent programme. Just a pity that not all reception year educators are exposed to the training. My understanding of the programme- it is developed to systematically mediate concepts so that learners are guided to develop an understanding and so that learning is meaningful.’ (Metro Central, 2012)

Training Feedback

Goals and objectives were clear, easy to grasp and manageable.  The enthusiasm and energy with which the course was presented made for an enjoyable 3 days!  

Open Public Training, 2015 (Cape Town)