“Age as a Factor in Bullying and “Cyberbullying”” EDF 2085 Professor Vigliotti By Michelle Busby and Angela Adkins November 13, 2013

Introduction Bullying comes in all shapes and sizes. The most unsuspecting person can be a bully. For teachers, it’s important to know that even the sweet child can be a bully. The victims of bullying don’t usually speak up, so it’s also important to observe your students for warning signs. Teaching students to have responsible behavior is key. In the following slides you’ll be presented with conflict/resolution ideas, teacher preventative plans, and resources for your students.

Age Related Issues or Conflicts Name calling, insults Pushing, shoving, tripping Threats Purposeful exclusion from activities Forcing someone to do something they don’t want to do. Subjected to false rumors Cruel jokes at the expense of someone else

How to Prevent Bullying Bring awareness through the school’s anti-bullying program Explain the procedure the students should follow if they experience bullying. Provide a safe environment for students in classroom Share expectations of having a bully free school environment and explain what consequences will take place if students are found bullying v3/editorial/f/ab/fab5ae42-1fec-5686-a eec160/50871d45f2869.image.jpg

Conflict Mediation Strategies Follow any school wide bullying program or procedures put in place by the school. Identify any hot spots for bully activity and notify the school. Bring students together to address the issue. Talk to the student creating the problem, looking for the why behind the problem, and then working towards resolution of the problem.

Teacher’s Response to Bullying: 1. Take immediate action 2. Relate incident and repeat what was observed. Let student know what they did was unacceptable. 3. Immediately impose consequence and reiterate classroom/school expectations of how to treat others 4. If behavior does not improve, document with a bullying report and contact parents for meeting 5. Recruit “peer volunteers” to support bully recovery 6. Follow up with bully victims to ensure all bullying has stopped

Ways Cyber-bullying Can Occur: Website postings Blogging Texting Pagers

Response to Cyber-bullying Understand that Cyber-bullying is more difficult to deal with than person to person bullying. Recognize the signs of a victim of cyber-bullying, such as an upset or withdrawn student. Encourage students to report any cyber-bullying, and speak up online when they see it happening. Encourage the victim not to erase evidence of cyber-bullying so it can be addressed. Get parents involved with the situation.

Students are constantly faced with challenging issues. Provided on the following slides are a list of some of these challenges. Also provided is a quick reference guide for the student who wants to seek help.

Challenging issues for teens Drugs & Alcohol Depression & Suicide Physical Development/Puberty Safe Dating & Relationships

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Resources Continued Internet searches on reputable sites like webmd.com or mayoclinic.com offer safe and accurate information when it comes to puberty and the changing body. The link below offers a quick and easy way to find information about most issues adolescence are dealing with.

 Know the person you’re spending time with.  Make sure your parent’s know where you’re at & who you’re with.  Never change the plan without letting somebody, like a parent, know.  Do only what YOU feel comfortable doing.  Safeteens

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Areas to address with students Sexual Harassment Bullying/Cyberbullyi ng Depression & Suicide Review what constitutes sexual harassment & all types of bullying. Provide hotline numbers & guidance counselor Subject MatterTopic

Conclusion Bullying has become a very hot topic. With advanced technology and social media, bullying has been taken to a new and more destructive level. Teens already have enough to deal with. Adding personal ridicule and hazing to a students daily life can become more than some kids can handle. It’s clear that students must be educated on how destructive their own devices can be.

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