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The Test of Basic Concepts Knowledge has been administered annually to Grade 1 learners since the start of the project. In 2010 baseline data was gathered from learners at all project schools.
While it took some time for teachers to embrace mediational teaching, by midway through the second year most teachers were implementing regularly and many proved to be exceptional mediators.
The Etafeni Day Care Centre is situated in Nyanga, Cape Town, and provides community-based care for AIDS-affected and vulnerable children from the area. Nyanga is one of the oldest and poorest bla
To become certified mediators of the BCP teachers are required to implement the programme under supervision for one year. This includes on-site mentoring in their classrooms.
Teachers from the Metro apply to attend the BCP training and to be part of the project at their school. They are required to sign a formal commitment to implement the programme.
School and classroom visits for the purposes of mentoring and monitoring are an essential feature of the Basic Concepts Programme.
The project is located in the strikingly beautiful and far-flung areas of the Namaqua District, Northern Cape. Spectacular beauty abounds, particularly during the flower season. The region is named
Photos of some of the remarkable teachers, officials and project coordinator during the project.
