Bullying is purposefully controlling or harming another person through verbal abuse like teasing or threats, exclusion, or physical violence. It is estimated that 1.6 million US students are bullied weekly and 150,000 victims skip school to avoid it. Bullying can be learned and occur at any age, with girls more likely to bully socially. Being bullied can lead to relationship issues, depression, low self-esteem, and suicide. In the classroom, bullying causes distraction and displays victims' feelings, but punishing bullies can deter future incidents and encouraging support for each other.
2. Bullying is a purposeful attempt to control another,
through verbal abuse, which can be in tone of voice,
or in content, such as teasing or threats, exclusion, or
physical bullying or violence which the victim doesn’t
want.
Unfortunately, we feel bullying is a learned behavior.
So to stop bullying we need to take a look at the
cycle of bullying .
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4. Bullying occurs at any age
In the USA, an estimated 1.6 million students in grade 6th through 10th are
bullied one or more time per week. As many as 150,000 victims cut
classes each day just to avoid it.
http://www.educationaltraining.com
5. In different forms
Research has shown that girls
are more likely to bully others
socially.
Being bullied can lead to
difficulty in forming healthy
personal relationships, as well
as leading to depression, low
self esteem, and even suicide.
http://www.bullyingstatistic.org
7. Implications in the Classroom
Negative:
Distraction of class when bullying is taken place.
Feelings of the person being bullied on display.
Positive:
Making an example out of the bully, deterring it from
happening again.
Encourage students to safely stand up for each other.
8. Stamp Out Bullying. Through humor and a great presentation, Dr.
Banks
teaches students how to deal with this social crisis.
http://www.jaybanks.com
9. Discussion Questions
What are some tell tale signs of bullying, we as future
teachers, can look out for?
Can you suggest some in class rules, that would help
to address the prevention of bullying, before it
happens?
