Barbara Dale Jones

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OR Tambo Debates: Where is the accountability in education?

Article Melissa King & Barbara Dale Jones - 13 Jul 2015

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

Article Barbara Dale Jones - 10 Apr 2015

Teachers are uniquely placed to help both victim and tormentor but they, too, require support.

What a day some difference makes

Article Barbara Dale Jones - 13 Mar 2015

Let cultures clash and identities collide, for diversity benefits pupils and teachers alike.

Digital learning needs a light touch

Article Barbara Dale Jones - 31 Oct 2014

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

Article Barbara Dale Jones - 16 Sep 2014

New approaches to school discipline are focusing on empathy over enmity.

Social tech keeps teachers classy

Article Barbara Dale Jones - 18 Aug 2014

Good mentoring and networking forums can be used to help newly qualified teachers to adjust, writes Barbara Dale-Jones.

Wanted: Help for new teachers

Article Barbara Dale Jones - 30 May 2014

Despite policy, too few schools have formal mentoring programmes for staff.

Teaching that embraces difference

Article Barbara Dale Jones - 7 Apr 2014

Education law and classroom mindsets are still not accommodating "disabled" pupils properly.

Don’t be afraid of assessments at school

Article Barbara Dale Jones - 14 Mar 2014

They are a source of useful information that can help to make teaching better.

Time to take care of the principals

Article Barbara Dale Jones - 1 Nov 2013

And they must be given the tools they need to lead their pupils and staff effectively.

Turning multilingual classrooms into rich resources

Article Barbara Dale Jones - 13 Sep 2013

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

Article Barbara Dale Jones - 2 Aug 2013

Varsities are rethinking how to produce clued-up professionals ready for the classroom.

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Press Releases

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection