Introduction to School Bullying

Universal Module  
Summary: This module is designed to offer a general knowledge about the issue of bullying. It is available for every group of learners and it has also suggestions for supplementary material.
Clock hours of reading:

 

 Total: min 5hours

1 ½ hours: Presentation of Universal Module

30’ : Multiple choice test

min 3hours: Self-study of additional material
Learning outcomes:

 

 

 The user will in studying this module:

  • Be able to give a definition of bullying
  • Be able to list and recognize the different types of bullying
  • Understand the varying types of bullying behavior
  • Understand the effects of bullying
  • Be able to name the prime areas where bullying occurs
  • Understand why people bully others
  • Be able to describe all the roles a student might take in a bullying incident
  • Be able to discuss the most common misconceptions about bullying
  • Understand the importance of supporting victims
  • Be able to use best practices in supporting victims
Outline:

 
  1. What is Bullying?
  2. Types of Bullying
  3. Effects of Bullying
  4. Warning Signs
  5. Where does Bullying Occur?
  6. Why do people Bully?
  7. Student roles
  8. Misconceptions – Normalisation of Behaviour
  9. The importance of supporting/how to support victims
Suggested Training Resources and Additional Materials:

 

 Training Resources:

  • Educational Material Universal Module
  • O1 Report on skills and competences dealing with bullying   

Additional Material: