1. Bullying, is it Possible to Change Children’s View About it?
Ansia Jalani Ed
Fall 2009

2. Table of Contents
Abstract (not needed) Introduction Statement of Problem Review of Related Literature Statement of Hypothesis Methods Participants (draft) Instruments (draft) Experimental Design (not needed) Procedure (not needed) Results (not needed) Discussion (not needed) Implications (not needed) References Appendices

3. Statement of Problem
Teasing and bullying is a problem with school aged children, no matter what type of school it is. From my experience teachers/staff do not address it the way it should be addressed. The problem is increasingly growing. Students at school X are constantly complaining about the behavior of other students towards them and nothing is done about it. The purpose of this research/study is to find out can a bully change their behavior for the better toward his/her peers?

4. Review of Literature
Bullying is seen as a worldwide problem and the issue has started to generate more research/interest on the topic in recent years. (Hymel & Swearer, 2008)
Bullying is broken down into different categories: overt, indirect, relational, cyber bullying, physical, verbal, psychological. (Bauman, 2008; Morrison 2008)
Cyber bullying is on the rise (Bullying statistics/cyber bullying statistics/school bullying statistics, n.d.)
Research has also found that gender does not play a huge factor in who is the bully and who is the victim (DeRosier, 2004; Kartal, 2008).

5. Review of Literature
Literature suggests that school staff (teachers and administrators) do not have enough time in their day to manage students in the classroom/school. They do not enough time talk to children about bullying either. Therefore they cannot help students who need it. (Lee, Buckthorpe, Craighead, & McCormack 2008; Ryan 2009)
Schools need better strategies to deal with bullies and their victims. Both parties have a hard time dealing with the issue, even after the bullying is over. There can be effects like depression and anxiety. (Frey, Hirschstein, Edstrom & Snell, 2009; Bradshaw & O’Brennan, 2007; Bauman 2008; Hall, 2008)

6. Review of Literature
Teachers can have openness in their classrooms, as one way to combat bullying. If a classroom has openness, bullies will have a hard time finding victims and keeping the victims quiet. (Scarpaci, 2006)
Literature also suggests that families should have a role in combating the issue of bullying. It all starts from home. (Georgiou, 2008)
The way families interact with one another (mom, dad, siblings) can all lead to bullying issues. (Duncan, 2009; Menesini, 2009; Watkins, 2009; Bullying in schools, n.d.)
Victims feel helpless and powerless. (Cillessen, 2009; Graham, 2009; Strohmeier, 2009; Watkins, 2007)

7. Review of Literature
There are a number of intervention programs out for bullies, victims, etc. People need to do the interactions. The time and effort is not put into the programs to help resolve the issue. (Marini, 2009; Craig & Pepler, 2009; What kind of school programs should I advocate for to stop bullying at my child's school?, n.d.)
Witnesses only add to the problem of bullying. Even if they are only standing and watching the act while it is ongoing. (Craig & Pepler, 2009; Strohmeier, 2009)

8. Review of Literature Pros: Cons:
Trying to combat the issue of bullying
Cons:
Teachers/school staff do not have the time to address the issue of bullying.
Teachers are not properly trained on how to deal with bullies.
Victims do not tell others they are being bullied.

9. Statement of Hypothesis
HR students in Sunday school X, in Jamaica, Queens will show a positive change after treatment. There will be a decrease in the teasing and bullying of students by students. Students will not feel helpless anymore against their bully.

10. Methods
Participants
The participants include 20 students. They range from the ages of 8-10 years old. They include 11 boys and 9 girls. Their grades in regular public school is 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. In the Sunday school they are at level 2. The ethnic breakdown of these students is as follows:
1 African American
1 Bosnian
18 South East Asian.

11. Instruments
Survey
Skit
Consent form

12. References
Bullying. (1998). Retrieved November 2, 2009 from Healthline.com website:
Bullying facts and statistics. (2007). Retrieved October 19, 2009 from Safeyouth.com website:
Bullying in schools. (n.d.). Retrieved November from copyright © How-to-stop-bullying.com website: to-stop-bullying.com/schoolbullying.html
Bullying lesson plan/worksheets. (n.d.). Retrieved November from copyright © 2009 How-to-stop-bullying.com website:
Bullying statistics/cyber bullying statistics/school bullying statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved November from copyright © 2009 How-to-stop-bullying.com website:
Bauman, S. (2008). The role of elementary school counselors in reducing school bullying. Retrieved September 19, 2009, from ERIC database. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No ).
Bradshaw, P. C., & O’Brennan, M, L., Sawyer, L. A. (2009). Helping school staff identify
and understand the effects of bullying. Retrieved September 20, 2009 from ERIC database. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No ).

13. References
Buckthorpe, S., Craighead, T., Lee, C., & McCormack, G. (2008). The relationship between
the level of bullying in primary schools and children’s views of their teachers’ attitudes to pupil behavior. Retrieved September 19, 2009 from ERIC database. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No ).
 Cillessen, A. (n.d.) Why is bullying difficult to change? Retrieved October 1, 2009 from
Copyright © Education.com website:
Craig, W. & Pepler, D. (n.d.). Bullying, interventions, and the role of adults. Retrieved October 30, 2009 from copyright © Education.com website:
DeRosier, E.,M. (2004). Building relationships and combating bullying: effectiveness
of school-based social skills group intervention. Retrieved September 27, 2009 from Eric database. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No ).
Duncan, D. R, (n.d). Family characteristics of children involved in bullying. Retrieved October 5, 2009 from copyright © Education.com website:

14. References
Edstrom, L.V., Frey, K.S., Hirschstien, M., & Snell, J.L. (2009). Observed reductions in
school bullying, nonbullying aggression, and destructive bystander behavior: a longitudinal evaluation. Retrieved September 17, 2009, from ERIC database. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No ).
Georgiou, S. (2008). Bullying and victimization at school: the role of mothers. Retrieved September 17, 2009 from ERIC database. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No ).
Graham, S. (n.d.) Some myths and facts about bullies and victims. Retrieved October 5, 2009
from copyright © Education.com website:
Hall, K. (2006). Using problem-based learning with victims of bullying behavior.
Retrieved September 17, 2009 from ERIC database. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No ).
Hymel, S. & Swearer, S. (n.d.). Bullying: and age old problem that needs new solutions.
Retrieved October 5, 2009 from copyright © Education.com website
Kartal, H. (2008). Bullying prevalence among elementary students. Retrieved September 17,2009 from ERIC database. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No ).

15. References
Marini, Z. (n.d.). What’s a bully-victim? Retrieved October 10, 2009 from copyright © Education.com website:
Menesini, E. (n.d.). Is bullying learned at home? the relation between bullying among siblings and among peers. Retrieved October 10, 2009 from copyright © Education.com website:
Morrison, C. (2009). "What would you do, what if it's you?" strategies to deal with a bully.
Retrieved September 30, 2009 from ERIC database. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No ).
 Myron-Wilson, R. (1999). Parenting style: and how it may influence a child’s role in
bullying. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from ERIC database. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No ).
Ryan, W. (n.d.) Tribes: a way to improve school climate and reduce bullying.
Retrieved September 25, 2009 from Copyright© Education.com website:
Scarpai, R. (2006). Bullying: effective strategies for its prevention. Retrieved November 20, 2009 from Eric database. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No ).
Strohmeier, D. (n.d.) Bullying and its underlying mechanisms. Retrieved October 20, 2009 from copyright © Education.com website:

16. References
Watkins, E.C. (2007). Dealing with bullies and how not to be one. Retrieved November 2, from copyright © NCPMAD.com website:
What kind of school programs should I advocate for to stop bullying at my child’s school? (n.d.) Retrieved October 19, 2009 from copyright © Education.com website:

17. Appendix A Consent form: To whom it may concern;
My name is Ansia Jalani. I am a graduate student at Brooklyn College. I am currently taking Education This course is an action research course. For my research project I would like to look at the issue of bullying and see if it can be decreased. I would like to use the students from this School as part of my study. There will be a short survey related to bullying for the students to fill out. There will also be a short skit that I would like the students to perform in front of their schoolmates.
I am asking your permission as principal of this school that I be allowed to use the students in this school for my research. No names (school, teachers nor students) will be mentioned in this report. My study will look at the amount and type of bullying that the school has already. After my intervention (the skit and talking to students about the effects of bullying) I will see if there are any changes in the amount of bullying due to my intervention.
Thank You,
Ansia Jalani

18. Appendix B Survey: Some questions the survey will ask :
Have you ever bullied someone?
Has someone ever bullied you?
Have you ever told someone to stop bullying another person?