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Metro Central: A Basic Concepts Refresher 2 (September 2016)

Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 14:00 to 16:00

Part of the Project

A Basic Concepts Refresher For Teachers From Metro Central

This is an opportunity for teachers to:-

i) review what they have learnt,

ii) share classroom learnings,

iii) observe a lesson using the concept teaching model to teach a new conceptual domain ,and

iv) discuss on-going support options.

 

Date: 15 September 2016

Venue: Rylands Primary

Time: 14h00 - 16h00

RSVP: Booking is essential.

For More Info: Contact Kristen (see email below)

 

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  • Programme for Refresher (September 2016)
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Email

Kristin.Poulter@westerncape.gov.za

What stood out for me - was not teaching the content, but how to teach the concept and so much vocabulary is elicited …

Thinking Stars: Teacher Feedback From Training, August 2014

I really cannot wait to start- I want all my children to be Grade 1 ready at the end of this year.

Metro South Training, Western Cape Education Department, 2015

Developed new method/techniques on how to use myself better in sessions and get better potential from children.’ (KIDZPOSITIVE, Occupational Therapist, 2011)

Teacher Feedback

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 sessions were clear, informative, exciting, well presented, practical, logical and relevant to the context of teaching young learners.

Metro Central, October 2013

Basic Concepts are the building blocks on which cognition and perception is built.

Metro Central Training: WCED (February, 2015)