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

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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

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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

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