Tongue-tied on language policy
- 22 Mar 2013 12:13 - Barbara Dale-Jones
- Smoothing the way from mother tongue to English is a huge challenge for education in SA.
Reading is the write way to go
- 01 Mar 2013 10:22 - Barbara Dale-Jones
- But a mindset shift among teachers is needed to encourage reading across the curriculum.
Images can bring words to vivid life
- 12 Oct 2012 09:35 - Barbara Dale-Jones
- Classroom communication should supplement language with visuals and movement, experts say.
Language policy lets pupils down
- 27 Jul 2012 12:08 - Lethabo-Thabo Royds, Barbara Dale-Jones,
- In South Africa, children are exposed to their language of instruction far too late and for too few hours a week, which cripples their learning
The ABC of boosting literacy
- 25 May 2012 09:25 - Barbara Dale-Jones
- Academics say the approach to language must change to give students the best chance of success.
Networks bring results for teachers
- 05 Apr 2012 09:51 - Barbara Dale-Jones
- Interacting with experts and one's peers in the field is invaluable, according to educators.
Calling all teachers
- 16 Mar 2012 11:55 - Staff Reporter
- The Mail & Guardian invites you to the next Teachers Upfront dialogue.
Put teacher development first
- 17 Feb 2012 13:12 - Barbara Dale-Jones
- System-wide improvement in basic education is inextricably linked to increased professionalism.
A delicate balance
- 14 Oct 2011 11:54 - Barbara Dale-Jones
- Is an over-emphasis on the rights of teachers damaging the rights of learners?
The school that the whole community built
- 12 Aug 2011 00:00 - Staff Reporter
- Children are set up for success if teachers, parents and local networks work together
Taking the professional road
- 10 Jun 2011 00:00 - Staff Reporter
- The next "Teachers Upfront" dialogue will focus on school communities and will be held at Wits University's school of education on August 2.
