Stopping Bullying In Schools

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This course aims to equip teachers, trainers and administrative staff of the schools with the essential skills, knowledge and competencies required for tackling the bullying phenomenon using a holistic approach. One of the main objectives is the practical introduction to the ENABLE programme and its implementation guidelines, through non-formal learning, group discussions, role-plays, etc.

target group

• Teachers (primary, secondary, vocational, adult, special needs)
• Teacher trainers
• Headteachers
• Principals and school managers

methods

• Lectures and seminars
• Practices
• Project works
• Collaborative teamwork
• Q & A activities

daily program

Day 1:

• Introduction and ice-breaking
• Needs analysis, expectations and goal setting
• Bullying phenomenon: The Different Types of Bullying at School
• Role identification: 1. The child is a victim of bullying – Profile/ 2. The child who bullies – Profile/ 3. The role of the children who observe/ 4. The role of the teachers
• Roleplay: bullying scenarios
• Reflection

Day 2:

• Introduction to ENABLE (European Network against Bullying in Learning and Leisure Environments) programme. Aims of the programme.
• The ENABLE implementation resource pack for students, teachers, parents and campaigners
• Lesson planning: Lesson 1 ‘Who am I?’ Lesson overview/ Learning objectives/ Materials and preparation
• Lesson planning: Lesson 2 ‘How are you? Really?‘ Lesson overview/ Learning objectives/ Materials and preparation
• Lesson planning: Lesson 3 ‘The nature of bullying‘ Lesson overview/ Learning objectives/ Materials and preparation
• Reflection

Day 3:

• Observers’ emotions and hesitancy. Group discussions
• The cycle of violence: How is bullying maintained? What reinforces it? Group discussions
• Bullying trends: Bullying and cyberbullying
• Understanding cyber safety, cyberbullying and cyber wellness
• Lesson planning: Lesson 4 ‘Reading emotions in social situations‘ Lesson overview/ Learning objectives/ Materials and preparation
• Reflection

Day 4:

• Lesson planning: Lesson 5 ‘It’s not bullying, it’s only…‘ Lesson overview/ Learning objectives/ Materials and preparation
• Lesson planning: Lesson 6 ‘How to steer my emotions towards a positive mindset‘ Lesson overview/ Learning objectives/ Materials and preparation
• Lesson planning: Lesson 7 ‘Sowing the seed‘ Lesson overview/ Learning objectives/ Materials and preparation
• Lesson planning: Lesson 8 ‘Stealth and tactics: making a difference‘ Lesson overview/ Learning objectives/ Materials and preparation
• Reflection

Day 5:

• Lesson planning: Lesson 9 ‘Foundations for change‘ Lesson overview/ Learning objectives/ Materials and preparation
• Lesson planning: Lesson 10 ‘What happens next?‘ Lesson overview/ Learning objectives/ Materials and preparation
• Holistic approach: engaging the whole community, parents, teachers, young people and other stakeholders alike
• Peer Support. Introduction to ENABLE ‘Peer Support Student Training Plan‘
• The future of parental Engagement. Introduction to ENABLE ‘Anti-bullying Parents/Carers Pack‘
• Reflection

Day 6:

• Introduction to ‘BULLYING and your child What every parent needs to know … and do‘
• Digital Parenting. Group discussion
• Social and emotional skill development
• How can I implement what I have learnt in my professional and personal life?
• Reflection

Day 7:

• Workshop:
  • Get to know the latest developments in the bullying research and standards of evidence
  • Overview of the ViSC program
  • How to implement this program at the school level
• Presentation:
  • Definition and recognition of the problem
  • How to handle acute cases
  • Preventive measures at the school level

Day 8:

• Implementation process in the school, the role of ViSC coaches
• Detailed instructions on how to implement the program at the class level and school level
• Brainstorming:
  • Engaging people in the school
  • How to involve parents?
• Reflection

Day 9:

• Class project: How to prevent aggression and bullying at the class level
  • The important rules in our lives and in our class
  • Recognizing critical social situations
  • Recognizing the emotions of others
  • What to do against unfairness?
  • Understanding people from other cultures
• Reflection to class project

Day 10:

• Q&A-Session
• Summary and course evaluation
• Feedback & certificates
• Cultural excursion in local area

learning outcomes

The participants of this course will

• acquire the knowledge needed to reduce aggression and bullying in schools,
• be able to foster intercultural and social competencies of students,
• have a better understanding of various types of bullying and its effects on the victims,
• learn how to develop a preventive, anti-bullying school policy plan,
• meet colleagues of different nationalities within the EU, engage in cross-cultural learning experience, exchange ideas and build a network for future international cooperation and
• gain broader understanding of practices, policies and systems of education of different countries, cultivate mutual respect, intercultural awareness and embed common educational and training values.

We can offer you both 5 and 10 day courses. For the availability of dates please contact us using the button below!