1.5 Impact of bullying

Activity:

Conflict vs. Bullying

Sometimes people think that bullying and conflict are the same thing, but they are not. What is the difference between conflict and bullying? What are the characteristics of peer conflict and how do they differ from those of bullying? How does the impact of a conflict differ from the impact of bullying?

The conflict is between equals because there are differences between them and it creates a contrast, they argue, it comes to hands, but then it all ends at some point. The conflict may remain unsolved because none of the parties changes their mind or perhaps it happens that one of the two parties realizes they are wrong. the conflict could also be something positive, from which a friendship is born.

Bullying, on the other hand, is completely negative, since the bully is targeting a person with the purpose of verbally hurting him, sometimes even physically; the bully feels pleasure inflicting suffering on another person, enjoying isolating him, putting him in the corner and often the consequences can be extreme.

1.4 Bystanders: Hurtful and Helpful

 

Adults can prepare children to become helpful bystanders by explaining the ways they can intervene and by encouraging them to make a difference in such situations. A “What If” activity could help you raise such discussions in your classroom and make students think of specific ways to change the bullying situation. Useful learning resources for teachers and students are also videos like this, where YouTube influencers underline the fact that no one can stop bullying on their own. They strengthen people to take action when they are witnesses.

Activity 

To intervene or not to intervene?

In your opinion, what’s the motivations that lead bystanders of bullying situations to different responses and how are these behaviours reinforced? Why do some students choose to help or not to help the victim when witnessing bullying?

Activity 1.3 At risk students

How would you prevent students from becoming bully-targets? What’s the necessary skills that they need to develop to avoid becoming victims of bullying behaviour?

To prevent students from becoming bully-targets I would talk to them and discuss about how to stand for themselves. I would propose them to find 1-2 friends and try to elevate their self-esteem.

 The necessary skills that they need to develop to avoid becoming victims of bullying behaviour are self-esteem, courage to speak and stand for their selves, be eloquent and use arguments while speaking, talk to trustful people like their parents and teachers, be creative and know their rights.

Cyberbullying

Peer abuse