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Etafeni Day Care Centre Trust
Two mentoring visits to Etafeni Day Care Centre Trust

Thandi Banjwa and Louis Benjamin visited all teachers at the Centre.
Louis Benjamin visited Rosmead Primary School together with Michele Lothian, Learning Support Advisor.
Schools Development Unit: Ikwezi II
08 June 2013
Basic Concepts Programme offered as a UCT short course

The training is for 32 teachers from 5 schools in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. 
Etafeni Day Care Centre Trust
Mentors visited the youngest group (2-3 years) at Etafeni on 11 April 2013. 
Etafeni Day Care Centre Trust
09 April 2013 to 30 May 2013
Mentoring Programme For the Second Term
Etafeni Day Care Centre Trust
 New Field Worker introduced to practitioners

Thandiwe Banjwa, a recently retired teacher and Foundation Phase HOD, has been appointed to mentor the practitioners at the Centre. 
Digital media articles from twitter
The best reads in early childhood education and related topics.
Ysterplaat Primary School

In my Autumn years as a teacher, I have been challenged to try something new yet again!
ZANEMFUNDO PRIMARY SCHOOL, PHILLIPI
Dr. Benjamin accompanied the Project Coordinator (Fiella Williams) on a visit to a project school.

Three of the Grade 1 teachers at the school received mentoring. 
23 March 2013
Dr Benjamin invited to give the keynote address at the Grade R seminar.

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I realize that children need to know their basic concepts so that they can develop understanding of the content of the curriculum.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training, May 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

Thank you for introducing me to this "life skill". It is wonderful that there is also an online, interactive, support system with resources available. 

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

This was a fruitful, educational, informative, empowering, enjoyable, helpful, superb, well-planned, and inspiring experience.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training, May 2014

Goals and objectives were clear, easy to grasp and manageable.  The enthusiasm and energy with which the course was presented made for an enjoyable 3 days!  

Open Public Training, 2015 (Cape Town)

'It was well run... Knowledge gained priceless. It taught me vital strategies in the teaching model for optimal learning and understanding to take place.' (Metro Central, 2012)

 

Teacher Feedback About Training (2012)