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Building a Bully-Free Classroom: A Teacher's Guide

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Lesson Plan

Building a Bully-Free Classroom: A Teacher's Guide

Bullying prevention

This lesson equips teachers with strategies to create a positive classroom culture that discourages bullying. Through discussions, creating classroom agreements, and video insights on fostering emotional resilience, teachers will learn how to proactively prevent and address bullying.

Audience

Teachers

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Bullying prevention

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Markers, Whiteboard, Video: How to Stop A Bully, Discussion Guide, Classroom Agreements Worksheet, and Key Points Handout

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Welcome teachers and introduce the lesson objective: building a bully-free classroom.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of a positive classroom culture in preventing bullying.
  • Explain the structure of the lesson.

Step 2

Group Discussion

8 minutes

  • Divide teachers into small groups.
  • Distribute the Discussion Guide and ask each group to discuss their experiences with classroom bullying and strategies they've used to address it.
  • Encourage sharing of ideas and taking notes.

Step 3

Video Viewing

7 minutes

  • Show the video How to Stop A Bully to the group.
  • Ask teachers to note down key points that resonate with them.

Step 4

Creating Classroom Agreements

8 minutes

  • Hand out the Classroom Agreements Worksheet.
  • Have teachers brainstorm and list classroom rules and agreements that promote a positive, bully-free environment.
  • Encourage teachers to think of ways to involve their students in creating these agreements.

Step 5

Q&A and Closure

2 minutes

  • Open the floor for any questions or additional thoughts.
  • Distribute the Key Points Handout summarizing the video and discussion.
  • Thank the teachers for their participation and reinforce the importance of their role in creating a safe learning environment.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

A guide to help teachers discuss their experiences with classroom bullying and strategies for prevention.

What are some common signs that a student is being bullied?

Look for signs like withdrawal, unexplained injuries, and changes in behavior or academic performance.







What strategies have you used to address bullying in your classroom?

Discuss both proactive and reactive strategies, such as setting clear expectations and intervening promptly.







How can you create a classroom culture that discourages bullying?

Talk about the importance of modeling respect, fostering open communication, and promoting empathy among students.







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Worksheet

Classroom Agreements Worksheet

A worksheet to help teachers brainstorm and create classroom rules and agreements that promote a positive, bully-free environment.

List three classroom rules that promote respect and kindness among students.

Consider rules that encourage inclusion, support, and mutual respect.







How can you involve your students in creating these classroom agreements?

Think about activities like group discussions, surveys, or class meetings.







What steps will you take to ensure these agreements are consistently followed?

Consider strategies like regular reminders, positive reinforcement, and clear consequences.







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Reading

Key Points Handout

A handout summarizing the key points from the video and group discussion on building a bully-free classroom.

Key Points from 'How to Stop A Bully'

  1. Understanding Bullying: Bullying is a dominance behavior; recognizing this helps in addressing it effectively.
  2. Emotional Resilience: Building emotional resilience and self-confidence in students is crucial.
  3. Intervention Strategies: Practical strategies include peer support and developing a zero-tolerance policy.

Discussion Highlights

  • Signs of Bullying: Look for signs like withdrawal, unexplained injuries, and changes in behavior or academic performance.
  • Preventive Strategies: Setting clear expectations, modeling respectful behavior, and fostering open communication are key.
  • Creating Agreements: Involving students in creating classroom agreements promotes a sense of ownership and adherence to rules.
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