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ED 250-Foundations of Education. Ashley Swanson. Quote:. “There comes a time when silence is betrayal” -Martin Luther King Jr. . Today’s Topics:. Bullying. Defining Bullying. Bullying: unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. Bullying includes:
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ED 250-Foundations of Education Ashley Swanson
Quote: “There comes a time when silence is betrayal” -Martin Luther King Jr.
Today’s Topics: • Bullying
Defining Bullying • Bullying: unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. • Bullying includes: • Imbalance of power • Bullies use their power (physical, strength, access to embarrassing information, or popularity) to control or harm others • Repetition • Behaviors happen more than once
Types of Bullying • Verbal bullying: saying or writing mean things • Social bullying: hurting someone’s reputation or relationships (relational bullying) • Physical bullying: hurting someone’s body or possessions • Cyber bullying: bullying that takes place using electronic technology
Roles Kids Play in Bullying • Bully: engages in the bullying behavior towards peer • Victim: target of the bullying behavior • Assistant: don’t start or lead bullying, but assist the bully • Reinforcer: not directly involved, but give the bully an audience • Outsider: remain separate from bullying situation • Defender: defend the victim
Statistics • The 2008-2009 School Crime Supplement found that, nationwide, 28% of 6-12th grade students experienced bullying. (National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics) • The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System found that, nationwide, 20% of students in grades 9-12 experienced bullying. (National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics)
Statistics • The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System found that, nationwide,16% of students in grades 9-12 experienced cyber bullying. (National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics)
Responding to Bullying • Responding to bullying quickly and consistently sends the message that bullying is not acceptable. • When bullying occurs: • Intervene immediately • Separate the kids involved • Meet immediate medical needs • Stay calm • Model respectful behavior when finding out what happened
Responding to Bullying • When finding out what occurred: • Keep all involved students separate • Listen to the story from all parties involved • Listen without placing blame • Do not label students as “bully” and “victim”
Video: Bullied The Jamie Nabozny Story Link: http://vimeo.com/30915646
Main Sources: Ornstein, A.C., Levine, D.U., Gutek, G.L., & Vocke, D.E. (2014). Foundations of Education. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning. U.S. Department of Health and Human Development. Bullying. Retrieved from: www.stopbullying.gov