Bullying & Its Effects On Teaching And Learning Vincent A. Webb Jr. Lindenwood University

BULLYING qUIZ

Bullying Video GALE VS HYNES Short Discussion/Thoughts Ritchard Gale (Bully) & Casey Hynes (Victim) Hynes was bullied for 3 years prior. Sidney, Australia GALE VS HYNES Short Discussion/Thoughts

What is Bullying? Repetitive instrumental aggression that results in an imbalance of power between perpetrator and victim. Bullying involves 30% of US students during their school careers. Also defined as a systematic abuse of power. More specifically, bullying is the intentional aggressive behavior that is repeated against a victim who cannot readily defend himself or herself.

Types of Bullying Verbal: Name calling, harmful words Social: Rumor spreading, breaking up friendships Physical: Hitting, punching, shoving Cyberbullying: Use of internet, mobile phones, other technology to bully others Pupil-pupil bullying Pupil-teacher bullying Teacher-pupil bullying Teacher-teacher bullying

Why do students bully others? Abuse at home School culture Prejudice (racial, religion, etc) Sexual prejudice Its Fun

Group Work Students do not report bullying incidents as much as they should, why do YOU believe this is the case? 3-4 minutes, come up with about 4-5 reasons why students don’t report bullying.

Reporting? A large number of bullying incidents go unreported by victims. One survey stated that educators said that they intervened 75% of the time, but students said they only intervened about 10% of the time. Reasons why bullying goes unreported (according to students). Adults don’t care, they just ignore it. My parents would just flip out. I have, they don’t hear me. I don’t need their help. I have my reasons. I will be labeled a “snitch”. The bully will retaliate more.

Group Work What are some effects of bullying for both victims and bullies? 3-4 minutes, come up with about 4-5 effects of bullying.

Effects of Bullying? Bullies Victims Higher risk of drug/alcohol abuse More likely to have criminal convictions as adults (Study) 60% of boys that bullied in middle school had criminal conviction by age 24 Victims Anxiety Depression Low self-esteem Suicide/thoughts More likely to drop out of school

Remedies/Solutions to stop or prevent bullying School wide prevention programs Encourage students & teachers to report bullying behaviors Conflict-resolution meetings Get Parents involved Effectively discipline bullies Educate students on bullying/effects

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