Transcript Bullying in Middle School

Laura Gunther
Technology for School Counselors
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Bullying used to be considered a right of
passage; something every student goes through
at some point in his or her life (Jacobsen &
Bauman, 2007).
Victims often experience physical,
psychological and social problems stemming
from the bullying (Jacobsen & Bauman, 2007).
“Frequency of exposure to bullying events was
the greatest factor in predicting trauma level”
(Carney, 2008).
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Set of 4 Sessions
45-50 Minutes
10-12 Students Per Class
Computer Access Required
Each lesson is evaluated on a 3 point scale,
considering the students participation and
quality of work.
Addresses National Standards under
Personal/Social Development
Discovery Education
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Cruel Schools Video
Student Survey
Defining “Bully”
Student Written Synopsis of Lesson
Adapted from the Cruel Schools Lesson Plan,
Connecting with Kids Network, Discovery Education, 2008.
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Discuss making good decisions even when
being bullied
Decision Making Action Plan scenarios in pairs
Pairs create PowerPoint Slide
Combine slides into PowerPoint slideshow
Class Discussion
Adapted from the Cruel Schools Lesson Plan,
Connecting with Kids Network, Discovery Education, 2008.
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Reality Matters/Cruel Schools Handout
Pairs create a Bullying Prevention Poster to be
displayed in the school
Adapted from the Cruel Schools Lesson Plan,
Connecting with Kids Network, Discovery Education, 2008.
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Discuss Cyber Bullying
Public Service Announcements
“Class Code of Ethics for Internet
Communication” Graffiti Poster
Give out the Internet Safety Strategies for
Students handout
Adapted from Cyber Bullying: A Prevention Curriculum
For Grades 6-12: Scope and Sequence by Hazelden
Foundation, 2008 and Cyber Bulling: Understanding and
Addressing Online Cruelty, Anti-Defamation League, 2008.
Bullying via Instant Messaging, E-mail,
Websites or Texting
Adapted from Cyber Bullying: A Prevention Curriculum for
Grades 6-12: Scope and Sequence by Hazelden
Foundation, 2008.
Anonymity emboldens people to say
things they normally wouldn’t.
What Could You Do?
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Picture yourself saying this to someone in
person.
Could you? How would it feel?
The Internet may seem like a world
separate and apart, with different rules
and norms.
What Could You Do?
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Consider the real life outcomes and
consequences that your actions could have.
Never engage in fantasy play without others’
consent and willing participation.
3. Look at me.
Personal attacks are an easy way to attract
attention; negative attention may be better than
no attention.
What Could You Do?
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Reflect on how you really want others to view
you.
Consider behaviors that will leave to positive
attention and friendships.
4. Don’t mess with me.
Retaliation online is less threatening than
standing up to a foe in person.
What Could You Do?
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Consider whether revenge will actually solve
your problems or make you feel better.
Talk to a trusted adult about proactive
solutions.
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Have rules for going online.
Limit use of the internet.
No message is completely private; Cyber Bullying can
be traced back to you.
Your ISP could cancel your service if used
inappropriately.
Never share private information with others.
Never share passwords or account IDs.
Never chat with strangers on the Internet.
Adapted from Cyber Bullying: A Prevention Curriculum for
Grades 6-12: Scope and Sequence by Hazelden
Foundation, 2008.
Don’t be a victim
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Don’t respond to bullying or inappropriate messages,
but save them as evidence.
Discuss any incidents that make you feel
uncomfortable with an adult.
Block the screen name, e-mail address, etc.
Always report!
When in doubt, ask for help.
Adapted from Cyber Bullying: A Prevention Curriculum for
Grades 6-12: Scope and Sequence by Hazelden
Foundation, 2008.
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Anti-Defamation League. (2008). Cyber bullying: Understanding and
addressing online cruelty. Retrieved
October 18, 2008, from
http://www.adl.org.
Carney, J.V. (2008). Perceptions of bullying and associated trauma
during adolescence. Professional School
Counseling, 11(3), 179-185.
Connecting with Kids Network. (2008). Cruel Schools.
Retrieved
October 17, 2008, from
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans.
Hazelden Foundation. (2008). Cyber bullying: A prevention curriculum
for grades 6-12: Scope and sequence.
Retrieved October 19, 2008,
from
http://www.hazelden.org/cyberbullying.
Jacobsen, K.E. & Bauman, S. (2007). Bullying in schools:
School
counselors’ responses to three types of bullying
incidents. Professional
School Counseling, 11(1), 1-9.