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Dr. Dan Olweus, a Norwegian researcher and professor of psychology who is generally
regarded as the authority on bullying research, has defined bullying as “aggressive behavior that is intended to cause harm or distress, occurs repeatedly over time, and occurs in a relationship in which there is an imbalance of power or strength.”
It’s a Social Power of dominance and control
An unequal power dynamic
An intentional action
A chronic condition
External – behavioral
Internal – emotional
Catherine Bradshaw, Ph.D., M.Ed. Johns Hopkins Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence (CDC) Johns Hopkins Center for Prevention & Early intervention (NCMH) [email protected] July 2010 states; “Climate of bullying” in schools where there are shared beliefs and attitudes supporting bullying, aggression and peer victimization become the norm, disorderly schools and classrooms have higher rates of bullying and aggressive behavior, more students who endorse retaliatory attitudes, and are perceived as less safe and supportive.”
“Bullying - Dramatic Impact On Learning And What To Do About It”
“new district-wide policy on behavior has administrators looking to technology to make sure one of the most comprehensive anti-bullying policies in the nation is successful”
“To me, being proactive means you’ve got to have the data” (Suzie Fagg)
“The first step I having consistent and reliable information about what’s happening in school buildings, including where on the campus and how often bullying occurs; students involved as bullies, targets, or bystanders; and classrooms where particularly high or low levels of inappropriate behavior are reported”
“Every teacher, every staff person, will have access to this reporting form online” (Suzie Fagg)
“Reports identify trends both positive and negative making it possible to develop comprehensive behavior profiles” (Suzie Fagg)
“If, before lunch, a teacher has a student acting out, he or she can check on the student’s recent behavior history before classes begin in the afternoon” (Suzie Fagg)
“A comprehensive training program based on best practices related to prevention, as well as de-escalating and responding to bullying is available to teachers electronically via a computer and internet access – tools already in the classroom” (Suzie Fagg)
“Teachers can participate in online training when they have time. A learning management system incorporated into the program allows an administrator to easily access the progress of each teacher” (Suzie Fagg)
“Online access means teachers have an electronic coach available throughout the year” (Suzie Fagg)