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Teachers play an active role in guiding learners step-by-step through letters, sounds and words using the six-step CTM.
The Bridges of Learning project supports teachers to implement the Basic Concepts Programme (BCP) in their classrooms.
Rather than providing direct feedback on correctness, the mediator uses targeted questioning to encourage the learner.
Our third and final visit of 2026 to the Kwena Basin project marked a pivotal transition in our journey with local educators.
Our September classroom and ECD visits reveal encouraging progress and the vital role of ongoing support in turning new teaching approaches into lasting practice.
Teachers found the Letter domain practical, engaging and empowering, giving them new ways to understand and mediate letter development with their learners.
31 August 2026
“The training is very good and understandable. I think our learners will benefit greatly when we go back to class.”
There is an important difference between giving a child an answer and helping them develop the thinking needed to find the answer themselves.
For decades, cognitive education has debated whether cognitive skills should be taught separately from academic content or embedded within children's everyday learning.
Position learning helps children experience concepts, talk about them and think through different perspectives.

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All that I learnt from Day One  I was immediately able to apply in my class the following day… with remarkable results!

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

For me the most effective aspect was the basic teaching model.  When I implemented the model I found that my learners were more focussed when I followed the steps of the model.

Ikwezi: Schools Development Unit, July 2014

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)

What I understand about the Basic Concepts Programme is that it is very useful in all subjects. I must implement it in every lesson. I must also try to be as accurate and precise as possible when teaching.

Die Bron Primary School: Visit 1

‘Although I have been teaching Grade R for 23 years... I have learnt so much over the past 2 weeks and have already seen a change in most of my learners.’ (Metro Central, 2012)

Teacher Feedback

It made me look at my teaching in a different way. I am excited to implement what I have learnt.

Metro Central Education District, March 2014
Metro Central Education District, March 2014