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Prof. Yaacov B. Yablon is the Founding Dean of the Faculty of Education at Bar-Ilan University.

He has previously served in a wide variety of positions, including the Head of the School of Education, the Head of the Department of Teacher Education and the Head of the Educational Counseling Program.

His research focuses on youth at risk, with an emphasis on bullying and school violence, and the contribution of schools towards healthy student development. He served as a research fellow at Harvard University, and as a member of many national and international professional committees, such as the OECD Network on School Bullying and Violence, the Israeli Council for Higher Education and the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities. Prof. Yablon is a Council member of Yad Vashem and has served in a variety of public Committees and positions.

Research:

Risk behaviors and learning of children in schools

The contribution of the school and teaching interactions to the healthy development of children

Promoting resilience and prevention programs

Simulations in education

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Bar-Ilan University

Jan 1999Jan 2003

Award Date: 1 Jan 2003

Bachelor, Bar-Ilan University

Oct 1997Jun 1999

Award Date: 30 Jun 1999

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