Techniques To Stop Bullying!

How to help children bullied by other children?

1. Become familiar with the school’s definition of bullying, bullying prevention policies, and the code of conduct. This will ensure that the same policy is being enforced throughout the school. 

2. If available, attend a bullying training prevention program or in-service in order to learn more about bullying and their obligations as a teacher related to this issue.

3. Clearly explain to your class what behavior you consider to be bullying. Establish clear rules against bullying and define both desirable and unacceptable behavior.

4. Educate students on certain issues related to bullying. Specifically, raise awareness by providing students with information about different participant roles and group mechanisms involved in bullying. Also, emphasize that certain beliefs about bullying are false, such as the belief that bullied students are at least partly to blame for their 
Victimization, that bullying makes the victims tougher, and that teasing is simply done “in fun.”

5. Conduct an assessment of your students’ beliefs regarding bullying by creating and distributing a questionnaire and then implementing any bullying training appropriately. 

6. Ensure close supervision during recess periods and in hallways and bathrooms, as this is when most bullying occurs.

7. Know that students’ incidences of bullying or being bullied decrease with age. Therefore, primary school teachers need to be the most aware of incidences of bullying in 
Their school.

8. Be aware of indirect and subtle bullying in the form of social isolation and intentional exclusion, especially among girls.

9. Be careful to observe students who are cautious, sensitive, anxious, quiet, and 

• Boys who are physically weaker than average or who are physically handicapped or 
• Overweight, as they are at a higher risk of being bullied than other students. Usually, 
• They do not retaliate or act assertive, and they may lack friends or social support.

10. Create a social environment where there are warmth and acceptance of all 

• Students and one where there are high standards for student and teacher behavior toward 
• One another. Teacher attitudes toward aggression partly determine how teachers will 
• React to bullying situations. Avoid emphasis on competitiveness at school and avoid sex-
• Role stereotyping (e. G, males need to be strong and tough). Make the classroom a ‘safety zone’.

11. Teach specific skills and strategies in the classroom such as emotional awareness, seeing others’ perspectives, alternative thinking strategies, and problem-solving. 
Strategies for teaching these skills can include class discussion, role play, and practice.

12. Coordinate efforts with other school personnel (e. G, counselors and  Psychologists). If necessary, pass the bullying situation on to the school counselor, school psychologist, or principal so appropriate measures will be taken. Work together with school personnel in order to create a school climate where bullying is not tolerated.