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Group Discussion How does your article define bullying? Identify 3 methods to deal with bullying from your article.
Gibbone & Manson (2010), Bullying Definition: Deliberate attempt to hurt a victim (harm, seek revenge, attack) Cyberbullying: Anonymous bullying Where can it occur? chat rooms, social networking sites, s, texts
Gibbone & Manson (2010), Bullying Educational Issues: Teach character building to combat bullying behaviors Tends to peak at the start of secondary school Where does it occur? Anywhere supervision is lacking (hallways, locker rooms, bus) Reporting of bullying – Majority of victims do not report their experiences What can teachers do? Be attentive, Be aware of sensitive subject matter, Modify teaching behaviors that expose deficiencies, School wide interventions
Gibbone & Manson (2010), Bullying Physical Education Issues Who is targeted? Weak, Overweight, Perceived stereotype differences (masculine & feminine), Physically unattractive, Disabled What can physical educators do? Promote a positive climateZero tolerance policy Use affective objectivesJournals for reflecting Keep competition healthyEffective sets and closures Weight issues & fitness tests Contracts (parents, students, school)
Fuller, Gulbrandson, Herman- Ukasick, (2013) Factors that characterize the act of bullying: Repetitive behavior An imbalance of power An intent to harm (physically or emotionally) Factors that characterize bullies: Perceived by peers as popular High social status in school Uses relational aggression (social exclusion, gossip, ignoring victims) Victims who do not fight back
Fuller, Gulbrandson, Herman- Ukasick, (2013) How can you help? Encourage students to report bullying (often not reported for fear of losing social status). Harness the power of bystanders Use activities that reward students for sticking up for each other. Identify student leaders and get their help in defending others.
Fuller, Gulbrandson, Herman- Ukasick, (2013) Ways to create a respectful environment: