Bullying: Recognition and Response
Bullying continues to be a pressing problem in schools today, the effects of which can often last a lifetime for students. This course provides school faculty and staff members with a better understanding of bullying behavior, as well as their obligations to help prevent bullying. Topics covered include bullying basics, identifying bullying, how bullying works, and effective ways to address the problem. Also, hear from real students about their experiences with bullying, how it affected them, and what they think schools could do to help them.
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Learning Objectives
- Review bullying basics
- Identify bullying behavior
- Describe how bullying works
- Identify ways to address the problem
Specs
| Intended Audience | K-12 Staff |
| Languages | English (US), Spanish (US), Spanish (European), Spanish (Mexican), French (Canada), French (European), Arabic, Chinese (Simplified Mandarin), Chinese (Traditional Mandarin), Filipino Tagalog, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (European, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese |
| Accessibility | Audio, Video, Interactive Transcript, Closed Captions |
| Course Features | Interactive Modules, Knowledge-Checks, Assessment |
Key Questions
Bullying is defined by behaviors that involve harm, an unfair match, and repetition. Harm refers to the physical, social, or emotional damage caused to the victim. An unfair match occurs when the targeted student or group lacks the physical, verbal, or social skills to resist the bullying effectively. Repetition means that these harmful behaviors occur repeatedly over time.
Where do bullying incidents most commonly occur?Bullying incidents most commonly occur near school grounds on school days, particularly when school is dismissed. Authority figures can help prevent bullying by actively observing and addressing bullying behavior rather than ignoring it if they notice it.
What are some common behaviors of students experiencing bullying?Common behaviors of students experiencing bullying include depression, especially if they lose hope that the bullying will stop. This depression can sometimes lead to self-destructive behaviors.
Sample Video Transcript
Millions of students are bullied in school each year. Most kids I know have seen bullying in school. It’s happening every day. Most teachers and staff see bullying, too. In fact, thousands of kids skip school each day because they’re afraid, afraid of what might happen, afraid that no one will help, afraid that they’re alone. Most bullying happens in school, on the playground, and on the school bus. It also happens other ways – texting, social media, emails, apps, and websites. When bystanders intervene, bullying usually stops. But most kids who’ve been bullied don’t tell an adult. Most students believe that teachers and staff won’t do anything about bullying, even if they see it. And they’re right some adults don’t see anything wrong with bullying – and will only intervene some of the time. Would you?
Kids who bully others, kids who witness bullying, and kids who are bullied are all at risk of serious consequences. These include depression and anxiety, lowered academic achievement, health concerns, and drug and alcohol abuse. Many adults view bullying as a rite of passage, but it’s considered an adverse childhood experience that can impact students’ lives well into adulthood.
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