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At the Basic Concepts Foundation, we're working with schools in local communities
We are thrilled to officially launch the Kwena Basin Extension Project
The Basic Concepts Programme continues to grow in reach and impact across the Western Cape and Gauteng.
The BCP is not only CAPS-aligned — it makes the curriculum teachable, learnable, and meaningful.
Prof. Robert L. Burden helped shape the global conversation on cognitive education. His legacy lives on in the Basic Concepts Programme.
The Basic Concepts Programme is more than just a teaching tool — it’s a research-based, context-aware pedagogical intervention.
The Basic Concepts Programme is designed to support learners by building strong cognitive foundations
Aimee Chiat is our new Head of Projects for the Western Cape.
Follow the leader. An activity that helps with spatial language and instructional clarity.
"Today was a wow. The trainer was hands-on, gave good explanations, and made the practical work so easy."

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Thank you very much for the training. We learnt so much from you and how to run the programme... This was interesting and we really enjoyed it.

Kwena Basic Education Trust

I have enjoyed the BCP online training. I do think it was of great benefit as I have learned new approaches to help children learn. I also thought that BCP is also very helpful to children with difficulties as it provides them with concrete experience through manipulating the materials and being asked different questions to help them be aware of their way of thinking. Louis was very thorough and delivered the smallest details to help us understand the method. I found that very helpful and it enabled me to use it with my kids who have a difference in age and needs. I also enjoyed attending the training via Zoom as Louis was very efficient in using different features to make the training practical, fun and enjoyable.

ZOOM TRAINING 2 FEEDBACK

This workshop is one of the most beneficial workshops I have attended. The trainer’s presentation style was warm, easy to follow and understand. I like that he included practical activities, examples and demonstrations.

Metro Central: Training, October 2014

The training was very effective and informative … and gave us insight into how to teach and develop language. I wish there could be more of such training to develop ourselves further.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training (February, 2014)

It helps learners to think and forms (the) foundation for reading, writing and mathematics.

Metro South Education District: Training (January, 2013)

The course was very helpful to me as a teacher, excellent and exciting, because it opened my mind … how to integrate basic concept in all learning areas. It also showed that children should not be limited and their understanding should be developed step-by-step.

Schools Improvement Initiative, UCT (June 2013)
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