Barbara Dale Jones
Guest Author
OR Tambo Debates: Where is the accountability in education?
Accountability is a vague concept when it comes to SA's education system and panelists at a Wits debate had their differences on how to improve it.
It takes a village to stop bullying
Teachers are uniquely placed to help both victim and tormentor but they, too, require support.
What a day some difference makes
Let cultures clash and identities collide, for diversity benefits pupils and teachers alike.
Digital learning needs a light touch
Tech won’t turn a bad teacher into a good one, but it can help create meaningful learning experiences.
Sparing the rod, rebuilding the child
New approaches to school discipline are focusing on empathy over enmity.
Social tech keeps teachers classy
Good mentoring and networking forums can be used to help newly qualified teachers to adjust, writes Barbara Dale-Jones.
Wanted: Help for new teachers
Despite policy, too few schools have formal mentoring programmes for staff.
Teaching that embraces difference
Education law and classroom mindsets are still not accommodating "disabled" pupils properly.
Don’t be afraid of assessments at school
They are a source of useful information that can help to make teaching better.
Time to take care of the principals
And they must be given the tools they need to lead their pupils and staff effectively.
Turning multilingual classrooms into rich resources
The latest Teachers Upfront seminar offered ideas to teacher for how they can enhance teaching in a multilingual classroom.
Puzzling over the teaching of teachers
Varsities are rethinking how to produce clued-up professionals ready for the classroom.
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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
