The purpose of this study was to search for a better understanding of bullying in order to develop more effective strategies for preventing it. Although there is general agreement in the research with the present accounting of the incidence of school bullying, and of the long-term negative consequences to self-esteem and mental health, the participants in this study suggested that our understanding of what constitutes or defines a victim or a bully, and the dynamics of aggression and power all need more careful scrutiny.
The purpose of this study was to search for a better understanding of bullying in order to develop more effective strategies for preventing it.
Pro/con articles on how bullying including the causes of bullying, how parents and others can combat bullying, and how bullying can be reduced.
Pro/con articles on how bullying including the causes of bullying, how parents and others can combat bullying, and how bullying can be reduced.
This clear, well-written, practical guide describes bullying and its impact. Most importantly, it offers a sensible how-to approach for improving children's self image so that they are more well-behaved when they go to schools, playgrounds, and day care. In addition, parents learn how to examine themselves in order to better model healthy, assertive, nonaggressive behavior.
Presenting advice for parents on bullies, William Voors shows how bullied children can build assertivenss, self-esteem, and shows how they can make friends.
The researcher investigated both student and teacher perceptions of bullying in their schools. Participants in the study were students in grades four to six and their teachers. Observations were made of students and teachers attending four magnet schools and six neighborhood schools within an urban school district. Comparisons were also made between student and teacher perceptions of bullying. Perceptions of bullying were collected through the use of researcher constructed questionnaires. Data were displayed in table form. The results revealed to school administrators whether any interventions needed to be implemented to address bullying with students at the specified grade levels and whether any professional development is needed for teachers. The data indicated that bullying was evident at all schools and at all grade levels studied. Both male and female students encountered bullying with the female students indicating more bullying incidents. Teasing, physical contact, exclusion, and rumors being spread were some of the types of bullying indicated by students.
Comparisons were also made between student and teacher perceptions of bullying. Perceptions of bullying were collected through the use of researcher constructed questionnaires. Data were displayed in table form.
Uses fictional characters in a graphic novel format to teach young readers about the different types of bullying and the best methds that can be used to avoid and overcome bullying behavior.
Uses fictional characters in a graphic novel format to teach young readers about the different types of bullying and the best methds that can be used to avoid and overcome bullying behavior.
Educators' responsibility for action is addressed and recommendations are offered, including potential directions for future research. Our obligation to respond to bullying is clear. It is important that we understand new dynamics introduced via the Internet.
Educators' responsibility for action is addressed and recommendations are offered, including potential directions for future research. Our obligation to respond to bullying is clear.
