Bullying
Mariela Garcia
EDU 280
Section 3001
Why I Chose This
Topic
Objectives
- Understand the definition of bullying and the different forms of
bullying.
- Understand how much bullying affects students lives.
- Understand the consequences bullying has on people.
- As teachers, learn ways to prevent bullying in schools.
- As students, learn what to do if you or someone else is getting
bullied.
What does it mean to be bullied?
• Bullying is a form of youth violence and an adverse childhood experience.
• CDC defines bullying as any unwanted aggressive behavior(s) by another youth or
group of youths, who are not siblings or current dating partners, that involves an
observed or perceived power imbalance, and is repeated multiple times or is
highly likely to be repeated.
• Bullying may inflict harm or distress on the targeted youth including physical,
psychological, social, or educational harm.
What are the different types of bullying?
• Physical - such as hitting, kicking, and tripping.
• Verbal- including name-calling and teasing.
• Relational/social- such as spreading rumors and leaving out of the group.
• Damage to property of the victim.
• Bullying can also occur through technology. Also known as electronic bullying or
cyberbullying. A young person can be a perpetrator, a victim, or both (also known
as “bully/victim”).
Types of Bullying continued..
• Students ages 12-18 experienced various types of bullying, including:
• Being the subject of rumors or lies (13.4%)
• Being made fun of, called names, or insulted (13.0%)
• Pushed, shoved, tripped, or spit on (5.3%)
• Leaving out/exclusion (5.2%)
• Threatened with harm (3.9%)
• Others tried to make them do things they did not want to do (1.9%)
• Property was destroyed on purpose (1.4%)
Statistics about bullying
• About 20% of students ages 12-18 experienced bullying nationwide.
• 19% of students in grades 9-12 report being bullied on school property.
• 43.4% happened in the Hallway or stairwell
• 42.1% happened in a classroom
• 26.8% happened in a cafeteria
• 21.9% happened outside on school grounds
• 15.3% happened online or by text
• 12.1% happened in a bathroom or locker room
• 2.1% happened somewhere else in the school building
• Approximately 46% of students ages 12-18 who were bullied during the school year notified an
adult at school about the bullying.
The Consequences bullying has
• Bullying can result in physical injury, social and emotional distress, self-harm, and
even death. It also increases the risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties,
lower academic achievement, and dropping out of school.
• Youth who bully others are at increased risk for substance misuse, academic
problems, and experiencing violence later in adolescence and adulthood.
• Youth who bully others and are bullied themselves suffer the most serious
consequences and are at greater risk for mental health and behavioral problems.
What teachers can do to prevent bullying
• Teachers can teach their students kindness and empathy.
• Create opportunities for students to connect with one another.
• Teaching students to take a stand against bullying.
• Teachers should try to identify ‘gateway behaviors’
• Some ‘gateway behaviors’ are eye rolling, name calling, causing physical harm, ignoring/
excluding others.
What to do if you or someone else is being
bullied.
• First off, always treat others with respect. Nobody should be mean to others.
• If you are being bullied you can:
• Look at the person bullying you and tell them to stop. You can also try to laugh it off, this could
catch the bully off guard.
• If speaking up seems too hard or not safe, walk away and stay away.
• If you see someone else being bullied:
• You should talk to a parent, teacher, or another adult you trust. Adults should know when bad
things are happening so they can help.
• Be kind to the kid being bullied. Show them you care by including them. Sit with them at lunch,
talk to them, or invite them to do something.
• Not saying anything could make it worse for everyone.
Some fun videos about bullying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1
https://www.youtube.com/watc 4vV1R5uEc
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Sources
https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/kids
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/bullyingresearch/fastfact.htm
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https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/facts#_Fast_Facts
https://lesley.edu/article/6-ways-educators-can-prevent-bullying-in-schools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwD0Zgk8jGA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y14vV1R5uEc
