Bullying
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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’