Stand Up Against Bullying

Stand Up Against Bullying

Learning Objective

Understand the impact of bullying and learn strategies to prevent and address it.

What do you already know about bullying?

Defining Bullying

Bullying is repeated aggressive behavior with an imbalance of power. It can be physical, verbal, or relational.

Impact of Bullying

Bullying can cause emotional distress, low self-esteem, and even physical harm. It can also affect academic performance and mental health.

Recognizing Bullying

Identify signs of bullying such as exclusion, spreading rumors, or physical aggression.

Consequences of Bullying

Bullying can lead to disciplinary actions, legal consequences, and long-term social and emotional challenges for both the bully and the victim.

Empathy and Respect

Promote empathy, understanding, and respect for others as essential values to prevent bullying.

Strategies to Prevent Bullying

Develop strategies such as seeking help from adults, standing up for others, and promoting inclusivity.

Support System

Highlight the importance of seeking help from trusted adults and the available support systems within the school.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.