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'The evaluation has established that the BCP is effective at enhancing the readiness of children taught by BCP teachers in participating schools.'
Dr Louis Benjamin
What is the Basic Concepts Programme? How does it benefit children from the most disadvantaged communities?
BC PROMO VIDEO PREMIER
11 September 2022
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16 May 2022 to 19 May 2022
Mentoring & Support Visits to Grade R Classes:
The Basic Concepts Programme (BCP) is considered the first compensatory cognitive intervention programme for young learners (5-9yr olds) in South Africa.
BCs Advocacy Project Presentation, 2022

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What did teachers say about their overall experience of the BCP?

The following themes were drawn from teacher interviews in May and November 2021
28 February 2022 to 04 March 2022
Mentoring & Support Visits to Grade R Classes:

The BCP team, accompanied by the NC Department of Education, and project volunteers will provide support to project teachers.

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Very informative. Very well presented. Very good use of visual aids.

Thinking Stars: Teacher Feedback From Training, August 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)

The BCP is the best place to start for learners with limited vocabulary and for closing the vocabulary gap.

Christel House Training, July 2014

Very well put together course: well researched, well prepared, well delivered.  A course that can be trusted to yield results when applied in practice, and therefore a much needed and valuable tool to implement with learners who are in danger of failing to learn adequately.

Open Public Training, 2015 (Cape Town)

I found this course extremely helpful. One of the best I have attended. The programme makes so much sense and has really made me think!

Public Open Training, Cape Town (2014)

Thank you Louis for you dedication and enthusiasm. We need our teachers to be enthused with a love of children and a passion for mediating to our learners. God Bless.

Metro Central (2013): Training
Metro Central Education District