The Bully Free Classroom

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The Bully Free Classroom

• Allan L. Beane, Ph.D.

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Top Ten Facts About Bullying

• Bullying is more than just teasing.
• Anyone can be a bully.

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• Environmental Factors that Contribute to the
  Development of Bullying Behaviors
• Too little supervision
• A Payoff (adults give in)
• Aggressive behavior in the home
• Harsh physical punishment
• Abusive peers
• Constant negative feedback
• Expecting hostility

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• School Environmental Factors
• Larger schools report a greater percentage of
  violence.
• Schools with clear rules of conduct enforced by
  the principal report less violence.
• Schools with students that report fair discipline
  practices report less violence.
• Small class size relates to less violence.

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• School Environmental Factors
• Schools where students mention that they are in
  control of their lives report less violence.
• A principal who appears to be ineffective or
  invisible to students reports more violence in
  school.
• Schools with principals who provide opportunities
  for teachers students to participate in
  decision-making report less violence.
• Cohesiveness among the teaching staff and the
  principal relates to less violence.

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Top Ten Facts About Bullying

• Anyone can be a victim.
• Bullying isnt a modern problem.
• Bullying affects everyone.
• Bullying is a serious problem.
• We can work together to solve problems

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• Three Rs for a Healthy School Environment
• RulesParents and school personnel are in charge
  and will not tolerate bullying.
• RightsEvery student has the right not to be hurt
  and to learn in a safe environment.
• Responsibilities (educators and students)

R R R
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Top Ten Facts About Bullying

• A comprehensive plan will produce the best
  results.
• Children at risk can be helped.
• Schools are responsible for protecting students.

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Creating a Positive Classroom

• Expose the myths.
• Define bullying.
• Build acceptance.
• Talk about bullying.
• Share facts about bullying.
• Name bullying behaviors.
• Share stories about bullying.

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Creating a Positive Classroom

• 8. Take a survey.
• Set rules.
• Designate your classroom bully-free.
• Teach anger management skills.
• Respond effectively to reports of bullying.
• Intervene immediately when you witness bullying.

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Creating a Positive Classroom

• Teach friendship skills.
• Teach conflict resolution peer mediation
  skills.
• Identify role models explore the lives of
  famous peacemakers..
• Use a notes-to-the-teacher mailbox.
• Build empathy.
• Reward cooperation.
• Teach students to use I messages

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Warning Signs (Bullies Victims)

• Social withdrawal.
• Excessive feelings of isolation.
• Being a victim of violence.
• Feelings of being picked on and rejection.
• Low school interest poor performance.
• Expression of violence (writing/drawing).

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Warning Signs (Bullies Victims)

• Uncontrolled anger patterns of intimidating
  behaviors.
• History of discipline problems
  violent/aggressive behavior.
• Intolerance for differences.
• Drug/alcohol use.
• Affiliation with gangs.
• Inappropriate access to, possession of, and use
  of firearms.
• Serious threats of violence.