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Bullying Busters: Empowering College Students to Recognize and Prevent Bullying

Stephan Lockney

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will understand the definitions, types, and impact of bullying and lay a foundation for intervention strategies.

This lesson increases awareness of bullying behaviors and empowers college students to recognize early signs and prevent escalation.

Audience

College Students

Time

60 minutes for Session 1

Approach

Interactive discussion, group activities, and role-playing exercises.

Materials

Session 1 Lesson Plan, Whiteboard, Markers, and Handouts on bullying definitions and types

Prep

Review and Prepare Content

15 minutes

  • Review the Session 1 Lesson Plan document in detail.
  • Familiarize yourself with common bullying definitions and examples relevant to college environments.
  • Prepare any handouts or visual aids (slides, whiteboard notes) needed for the discussion sections.
  • Ensure that all materials are accessible and ready for use in class.

Step 1

Introduction and Defining Bullying

15 minutes

  • Start with a brief introduction on the importance of understanding bullying in a college setting.
  • Define bullying and its various forms using examples.
  • Engage students by asking for their opinions or experiences related to witnessing or experiencing bullying.

Step 2

Interactive Role-Playing Scenarios

15 minutes

  • Organize a quick role-playing activity where students are divided into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a short scenario that exemplifies one form of bullying (physical, verbal, social, or cyber).
  • Ask groups to act out the scenario for the class and then discuss the dynamics observed.
  • Facilitate a debrief discussing effective responses and intervention strategies.

Step 3

Peer Interviews Activity

15 minutes

  • Pair up students for a peer interview activity.
  • Provide guiding questions such as "What does bullying look like in a college setting?" and "How might you intervene if you witnessed bullying?"
  • Ask pairs to share insights with the larger group, emphasizing diverse perspectives and experiences.

Step 4

Brainstorm Prevention Strategies and Conclusion

15 minutes

  • As a class, brainstorm effective strategies to recognize and intervene in bullying situations; record these on the whiteboard.
  • Recap key points covered during the session.
  • Introduce the active game component planned for Session 2, emphasizing its role in applying intervention strategies.
  • Encourage students to reflect on their personal role in preventing bullying on campus.
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Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Students will apply intervention strategies through interactive activities and an active game that simulates real-life bullying scenarios.

This session allows students to practice intervention methods through varied interactive activities, reinforcing their preparedness for real-world bullying incidents on campus.

Audience

College Students

Time

60 minutes for Session 2

Approach

Active game simulation, scenario discussions, and interactive feedback.

Materials

Session 2 Lesson Plan, Prepared Game Scenario Cards, Role-play Instructions Handout, Whiteboard, and Markers

Prep

Review and Set Up Game Materials

15 minutes

  • Review the Session 2 Lesson Plan document and the game scenario cards.
  • Prepare role-play instruction handouts explaining the game rules and objectives.
  • Set up the room to allow for active movement and clear spaces for role-play.
  • Ensure all game materials are ready and accessible.

Step 1

Introduction, Quick Recap, and Game Rules

10 minutes

  • Briefly recap key points from Session 1 about bullying definitions, types, and intervention strategies.
  • Introduce the active game, outlining rules, objectives, and expectations.
  • Ensure every participant understands their role and the flow of the activities.

Step 2

Active Game Simulation

30 minutes

  • Divide students into small teams; each team receives a set of scenario cards representing different bullying situations.
  • Have each group assign roles (e.g., victim, bystander, bully, intervenor) and act out the scenario.
  • After each activity, conduct a brief pause for group discussion to reflect on intervention techniques, using key questions to promote analysis.

Step 3

‘What Would You Do?’ Scenario Discussion

10 minutes

  • Present a series of ‘What Would You Do?’ scenarios related to bullying in a college setting using prompting questions.
  • Engage the whole class by asking volunteers to share their responses and reasoning.
  • Facilitate a discussion on alternative actions and effective strategies for intervention.

Step 4

Feedback Session and Debrief

10 minutes

  • Conclude with a feedback session where students quickly share what they learned and any suggestions for improvement.
  • Summarize key takeaways from both the game and discussion activities.
  • Reinforce the importance of timely intervention and collective responsibility for campus safety.
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Game

Bullying Intervention Role-Play Game

The Bullying Intervention Role-Play Game is designed to engage college students in active learning by simulating real-life bullying situations. Through role-play, students will have the opportunity to practice and refine their intervention strategies in a safe, controlled setting.

Game Objectives

  • Recognition: Identify various forms of bullying behaviors in realistic scenarios.
  • Intervention: Apply effective intervention methods acquired during the lessons.
  • Empowerment: Build confidence in taking action when witnessing bullying on campus.

Game Setup and Materials

  • Materials Needed:
    • Prepared Game Scenario Cards
    • Role-play Instructions Handout
    • Whiteboard and Markers for group reflections

Game Instructions

1. Game Introduction (10 minutes)

  • Review Key Concepts: Begin with a quick recap of the definitions, types, and impacts of bullying as discussed in Session 1.
  • Explain the Game: Describe how the role-play scenarios will mimic realistic bullying incidents and highlight the need for effective intervention.
  • Assign Roles: Explain the roles each student will assume (e.g., victim, bystander, bully, intervenor).

2. Active Role-Play Simulation (35 minutes)

  • Divide into Small Teams: Each team receives a set of scenario cards that outline different bullying situations.
  • Role Assignment: For each scenario, assign roles to different team members. Encourage creative and thoughtful role distribution to simulate a variety of perspectives.
  • Act Out the Scenario: Allow teams to enact the given scenario. As they role-play, they should focus on identifying the bullying behavior and effectively intervening.
  • Facilitation: Instructors and facilitators should circulate among the groups, offering guidance, support, and prompting further discussion if necessary.
  • Reflection Pauses: After each role-play, pause for a brief group discussion. Ask teams to reflect on:
    • What intervention strategies were effective?
    • How did the roles of bystanders and victims impact the outcome?
    • What alternative actions could have been taken?

3. Debrief and Group Reflection (10 minutes)

  • Group Discussion: Bring all teams together to share their experiences and insights.
  • Guided Reflection Questions:
    • What were the most challenging aspects of intervening in the role-play?
    • How did the simulated environment help in understanding real-life intervention?
    • Can you think of ways to apply these strategies on campus?
  • Summarize Key Takeaways: Emphasize the importance of timely intervention and the collective responsibility to create a supportive campus culture.

Follow-Up Points

  • Skill Reinforcement: Encourage students to reflect on and discuss how these role-play experiences can make them more prepared to handle bullying incidents in their everyday college life.
  • Additional Practice: Consider offering additional scenario cards for further practice during free periods or subsequent workshops.
  • Feedback Loop: Invite students to provide feedback on the game experience to improve future sessions.







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