Factors
What did that last lesson explain about social factors that contribute to bullying and harassment?
Power, Stereoptypes/Assumptions, Acceptance of bullying
What area has reported bullying at 22%? Hallway, Cafeteria, Playground, Bus, Bathroom?
Playground
Which MS teacher play college baseball?
Mr. Smith
Kelsie hears a lot of gossip in the girls’ bathroom, so she puts up posters with positive messages on them in the bathrooms and hallways.
Do you think Kelsie’s action would help stop bullying at our school?
It's possible, but it wouldn't stop it completely.
Rodney’s friends always make fun of new students on social media. Which strategy could Rodney use to disrupt the factors contributing to the bullying? How could he use it?
Speak up or Start a movement
Start a movement. Rodney could make a hashtag to challenge the mean comments he sees online.
Where is a physical location where bullying is more likely to happen?
What area has reported bullying at 42%? Hallway, Cafeteria, Playground, Bus, Bathroom?
Hallway
Ms. Besemann
If a student is getting bullied in the hallway what can you do?
Speak up--Don't laugh at negative comments or jokes about someone’s differences or physical characteristics. Make it clear that you don’t think they’re funny.
Marisa’s classmates make sexist comments to girls about their clothes and bodies. Which social factors might be contributing to the harassment?
Harassment is accepted, Stereotypes and assumptions, or Power
Stereotypes and assumptions. Marisa’s classmates might believe that girls who dress a certain way deserve to be shamed.
Why is the Hallway a place where bullying happens?
What area has reported bullying at 8%? Hallway, Cafeteria, Playground, Bus, Bathroom?
Bus
Which teacher like cows?
Ms. Spencer
What can you start school wide to help prevent bullying?
Start a Movement--Start a social movement in your community or online by leading a discussion, making a poster, or starting a hashtag on social media.
Marisa’s classmates make sexist comments to girls about their clothes and bodies.
Write: Which environmental factors might be contributing to the harassment?
Physical spaces or Rules and regulations
Physical spaces. Sometimes adults aren’t around to hear these comments, so nobody gets in trouble.
What can help prevent bullying?
Rules and Regulations for specific areas.
What area has reported bullying at 12%? Hallway, Cafeteria, Playground, Bus, Bathroom?
Bathroom
Mr. Barrett
Rodney’s friends always make fun of new students on social media. Which of these social factors might be contributing to the bullying?
Bullying is accepted, Stereotypes and assumptions, and Power
Bullying is accepted. Rodney’s friends might assume that bullying is a normal part of growing up.
Marisa’s classmates make sexist comments to girls about their clothes and bodies.
Which strategy could Marisa use to disrupt the factors contributing to the harassment? How could she use it?
Speak up or Start a movement
Speak up. When Marisa hears people make negative comments about girls, she can tell them it’s not okay.
Cafeteria, Hallways, Stairwells, Classrooms, Restrooms, Gym, and Buses
What area has reported bullying at 27-43%? Hallway, Cafeteria, Playground, Bus, Bathroom?
Cafeteria
Which teacher did Choir in college?
Mr. Gomez
Rodney’s friends always make fun of new students on social media. Which of these environmental factors might be contributing to the bullying?
Physical spaces or Rules and regulations
Rules and regulations. Most social media sites have rules against bullying and harassment, but they’re not always enforced.
YOUR OPINION!
Which strategy can you see yourself using to disrupt bullying and harassment at our school?
How could you use it?