Bullying how can teachers help

Many behaviors that look like bullying may be just as serious, but may require different response strategies. You can also learn about: The frequency of bullying ; Who is at risk for being bullied and bullying others ; and The effects of bullying Cyberbullying often requires different strategies than in-person bullying.

Learn how to work with your kids to prevent cyberbullying and how to respond when it occurs. Utilize tips and tools to talk to your child about bullying. Opening lines of communication before your child is involved in bullying makes it easier for them to tell you when something happens. It is also important to work with a school to help prevent bullying before it starts. If you know or suspect bullying has occurred, learn how to find out what has happened with your child.

Understanding what has happened can also help in communicating with school or community officials about the situation. If you have determined bullying has occurred, learn how you and school or community officials can work together to support your child, whether they were bullied , bullied others , or witnessed bullying.

Learn also about considerations for specific groups. Learn also about federal laws that require schools to address harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, and disabilities and ways to report situations that have not been adequately addressed to the U. Departments of Education and Justice. If you have worked with your child and your school and need additional assistance, find resources to help address the situation.

Educators Schools are a primary place where bullying can happen. You can also learn about what to look for as warning signs that some of your students might be involved in bullying and who might be at more risk for being involved.

Know about special considerations for specific groups. Establish a safe school climate. Often the first step to preventing bullying is making sure the students, teachers, and administrators alike are educated about bullying.

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Dudziak, S. Niproschke and J. Ulbricht Bad Heilbrunn, Germany: Klinkardt , 13— Smith, P. But that doesn't mean you can't do anything. The most effective way to combat bullying behavior in your classroom is to make it uncool.

Teach your students to stand up for others who are being bullied. Try creating an inclusive classroom community of students who stop bullying when they see it. Research by stopbullying. The more you talk with your students, the more likely they are to report bullying. Make sure that your students know that it's safe to come to you when they see or experience bullying. Facilitating open discussions with your students about current events, social media, and the climate of our country can help students relate their experiences to larger issues.

The PACER Center's National Bullying Prevention Center provides resources for elementary , middle , or high school students and resources on traditional and cyberbullying prevention that teachers can use. Bullying in schools is a persistent problem. Knowing these things about bullying, teaching your students to stand up for one another, and making your classroom a safe space are the best things you can do to reduce it.

Jill Eulberg is a veteran special education teacher, writer and blogger. She has a masters degree in Special Education from Roosevelt University in Chicago, and has taught students with disabilities since She is the author of the blog www. Beyond the Classroom. Professional Development. Teaching Moments. Classroom Innovation. Powered by your friends at. Subscribe Now! By submitting you will receive emails from Hey Teach! Classroom innovation bullying , conflict resolution , building relationships.

These facts are going to help you see bullying in an entirely new light.