Barbara Dale Jones
latest news & developmentsIt takes a village to stop bullying
Teachers are uniquely placed to help both victim and tormentor but they, too, require support.
Social tech keeps teachers classy
Good mentoring and networking forums can be used to help newly qualified teachers to adjust, writes Barbara Dale-Jones.
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.
Images can bring words to vivid life
Classroom communication should supplement language with visuals and movement, experts say.
The ABC of boosting literacy
Academics say the approach to language must change to give students the best chance of success.
Networks bring results for teachers
Interacting with experts and one’s peers in the field is invaluable, according to educators.
Put teacher development first
System-wide improvement in basic education is inextricably linked to increased professionalism.
A delicate balance
Is an over-emphasis on the rights of teachers damaging the rights of learners?
The school that the whole community built
Children are set up for success if teachers, parents and local networks work together
Taking the professional road
The next "Teachers Upfront" dialogue will focus on school communities and will be held at Wits University’s school of education on August 2.
Don’t blame teachers for failures
Blaming and shaming South Africa’s schoolteachers will do nothing to heal the country’s dysfunctional education system.
Don’t blame teachers for failure
Blaming and shaming South Africa’s schoolteachers will do nothing to heal the country’s dysfunctional education system.
Online practice makes perfect
The Open University Business School’s BA Honours in business studies allows learners to follow a number of career paths, as it provides a general understanding of business…