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Bertha Centre and the UCT Graduate School of Business
04 September 2017 to 08 September 2017
Second Visit to Project in 2017

This will be the last visit to the project during Maintenance Year 1.
Mfuleni Community Project

We have started to explore a new project in the Mfuleni community in Cape Town, Western Cape.
14 August 2017 to 18 August 2017
We will be following up on the implementation of the BCP in the classroom while continuing to develop the skills and expertise of the Northern Cape Department of Education Officials.
27 May 2017

This will be a second refresher course since the initial training at the school in 2009.

See link to the Revised Assignment for Educational Officials from the Northern Cape Department of Education below.

The practitioners were well prepared for the sessions.Good work was done at most of the schools.They (teachers) were impressive.

23 June 2017
The training continues with the Conceptual Domain of Position.

There is a saying that says learning does not end, and I have proven it right. It's never too late to learn new ideas and even a new career! I'm not a teacher by profession.
08 May 2017 to 12 May 2017
A training and support visit to the project.

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My concern about my learners’ language barriers and how to overcome these barriers has been solved for me.

Metro Central Training: Western Cape Education Department (October, 2015)

Louis I salute you. I am empowered by the presentation. Never a dull moment even though the weather was hot. I've already implemented the programme with my learners.

Metro Central Training: Western Cape Education Department (February, 2016)

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

Christel House Training, July 2014

I understand now that teaching is not just standing in front of the class, but a discussion/ dialogue with your children.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training, May 2014

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)

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