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Bridges of Learning - Training Programme 2026

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 14:30
Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 14:30
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 14:30
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 14:30
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 14:30
Thursday, August 6, 2026 - 14:30
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - 14:30

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Bridges of Learning Training Programme 2026

These are the training dates and times for the programme for 2026.

Venue TBC

 

Email

info@basicconcepts.co.za

It is a method of teaching…to establish the basic foundations or building blocks in order for children to make sense of the environment around them.  

Die Bron Primary School: Visit 1

The Basic Concepts Programme is basically the same as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development. It is a way of teaching… it gives individuals a way to structure their thinking and reasoning. 

Mitchell's Plain Primary School, November 2015

‘It was one of the best training sessions that Metro North has presented….’ (Metro North, 2009)

Teacher Feedback

I found all aspects of the course very effective.  I now have a very good understanding of how to teach all the concepts.  I am going to be more specific and detailed when I teach. I need to research and plan my basic concepts lessons ...

Ikwezi: Schools Development Unit, July 2014

The emphasis on language throughout the programme helps to develop learners' understanding of concepts and expand their vocabulary. The BCP stops learners from guessing, it gives them more structure and develops their cognitive functioning.

Metro Central Teacher Comment (July 2013)

Basic Concepts are the building blocks on which cognition and perception is built.

Metro Central Training: WCED (February, 2015)