This independent study course is designed to offer practical methods teachers can use in their classrooms to prevent and manage peer bullying, as well as cyberbullying.
Through this independent study, teachers will understand the impact of technology on social behaviors and will offer a framework for responding effectively to bullies. This course gives realistic and effective suggestions for working with parents and controlling bullying to ensure a safe and positive classroom environment.
In this course you will:
- Define what bullying is and strategies on how to prevent and control bullying inside the classroom
- Define what cyberbullying is and tools to help decrease online bullying
- Develop ways to promote a positive classroom environment for all students
- Create and develop your own teaching strategies and provide examples to implement in the classroom
- Reflect on current bullying strategies used in the classroom and understand how to modify those strategies to create safer learning environments
- Develop techniques to help parents get involved with their children who are bullies or being bullied
- Learn how to establish interactive and safe environments for all students
- Acquire skills beneficial not only for your students, but for yourself as an educator as well.
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Enjoyed taking this course to learn more about the signs and effects of bullying and cyberbullying. I will use these tools in my classroom to create a comfortable and welcoming environment. Amanda M., IA
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As a guidance counselor, I found this course to be very helpful. I will definitely implement what I have learned into my next school year. Erin L., OH.
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This class gave me many great ideas that I can use in my classroom. Sean W., NE.
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I thought the course did an excellent job allowing me to focus on some strategies to deal with a complex subject. Bullying and specifically cyber-bullying have become more prevalent than ever before and it is important as an educator to look for signs of this issue. I think the course does a good job outlining some of the issues with bullying and allowed me to work through scenarios on how to address it effectively. Kodiak F., NE