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Teachers Upfront 2015 Dealing with Bullying
Presenter: Dr Lara Ragpot Presentation Title: United we stand: how school communities can address bullying
Teacher – ground zero • My words and deeds
• Conflict resolution
• Approachable / open door policy
• Trust?
• Age-appropriate?
• Be informed
• Take complaints seriously
A BRIDGE Community of Practice
Victims • Disclose
• Not your fault
• Refer to a professional
• Body safe zone
• Teach response strategies
• Support system
• Alone - Circle of friends / Buddy
• Check in regularly
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Perpetrators • Victims themselves?
• Tell his/her story
• Group counselling
• Break the cycle
• Role play
• Alternative responses
• Channel behaviour positively
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Innocent Bystander? • Responsibility
• Don’t be a supporter
• Be brave
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In the classroom • Communication is key – talk • Hang anti-bullying posters • Make a list of anti-bullying rules • Sign an anti-bullying class pledge on a banner and
hang that banner in the classroom • Do activities that promote class unity • “notes-to-the-teacher” • Group work • Get students involved in an anti-bullying campaign-
Competition
A BRIDGE Community of Practice
A BRIDGE Community of Practice
A BRIDGE Community of Practice
Parents • Be informed
• Keep an eye open for changes in behaviour
• Doesn’t want to go to school?
• Listen
• Show children how to resolve conflict
• Screen time and anti-social behaviour
A BRIDGE Community of Practice
A BRIDGE Community of Practice
A BRIDGE Community of Practice