Northern Cape Project (Phase 3 | ZFM): Visit 3 (Oct 2023)
Part of the Project
ZFM: Visit 3
During this visit, we will complete the training of teachers in the final district of the Northern Cape.
We will continue our work in this district with 54 Grade R teachers, two District Officials, and one volunteer. The teachers are drawn from 18 project schools in the Upington area.
In addition, during this visit, we will also conclude the master training program with 14 Northern Cape Grade R officials.
Programme for the Visit:
Day 1 (23 Oct): Training Day - Conceptual Domain of Number
Day 2 (24 Oct): Training Day - Conceptual Domain of Letter
Day 3 (25 Oct): School visits (x6 schools)
Day 4 (26 Oct): School visits (x 6 schools)
Day 5 (27 Oct); School visits (x6 schools)
Feedback from the visit:-
- Attendance at the Number Training Session: 94% (50 out of 53 teachers)
- Attendance at the Letter Training Session: 83% (44 out of 53 teachers)
- Number of school visits: 15 schools (out of 18 schools)
100% of the teachers rated the Number session as either good or excellent. A very similar rating (98%) was given for the Letter session.
Verbatim Teacher Comments:
'You deserve a gold star ⭐ sessions is always great!'
'Mind-blowing like always keep up the good work.'
'Thank you, Sir. I really appreciate everything you do. This session was well explained.'
'It is very helpful as our children are struggling with Maths.'
'Thank you doc, you make it very understandable.'
'Dr. Louis is doing extraordinary work!!!!'
'Basic concepts is very important to all learners.'
'Children are now more eager because they are being taught in a playful way... They enjoy basic concepts.'
'The sessions are very important and helpful for our kids and parents, there's is holistically improvement in the children.'
'I am very excited to teach my learners the basic concepts which will help them, especially those with barriers.'
