Bullying

BULLYING IN EDUCATION

Bullying: An issue that is known about, but that is not always dealt with.

Serious in both boys and girls.It is not only happening in the schools.Bullying has been around for ever, but the

media has been paying more attention to it lately.

It is on the rise.

What is bullying?

An intentional act. The child who bullies wants to harm the victim; it is no accident.

Means of bullying: Physical, Verbal, Social and Cyber

Boys vs. Girls

Major differences○ Girls

Often indirect bullying.Often times dealing sexual bullying.

○ BoysPhysically aggressiveMore accepted?More likely to get bullied

Why kids bully?

Not always because of low self esteem. Family, Peers, Schools, Society, and

Acceptance. Many issues that result in bullying

○ Ethnicity○ Gender○ Sexual Preference○ Appearance○ Association

Bullying: Impact in the Classroom Less freedom

Decrease in academic performance.

Avoiding School

Concentration levels decrease

Bullying: Impact on Students

Low-self esteem

Depression

Drug/Alcohol problems

Suicide

Recognizing Bullying

Students RoleDon’t be afraid

Parents RoleKeep teachers informed Talk with your kids

Teachers roleKnowing traits of a bullySigns of a child that is being bulliedBeing able to help

Bullying: What to do?

Teacher InterventionKnowing what to doBehavior charts

Bullying: What to do?

School TacticsInformational programs in younger gradesPlays and peer teachingHigh School punishment

Parents and Schools Co-operationVolunteeringKeeping teachers informed

Bullying: Will it End?

How can you help?

Be availableMake every zone a

‘No Bully Zone’