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Classroom Bullying Scenario Assignment
Kaitlyn Weller
School of Education, Liberty University
EDUC 304
Professor Kathy Pickard December 11th, 2023
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Bullying Scenario
Bullying is a widespread issue in schools all over the world. Different types of bullying exist, and it is essential to identify them and their causes to develop appropriate responses. In my
classroom of preschool-aged students, the bullying seems to be mostly verbal and emotional, with students being friends one day and enemies the next. As a teacher and advocate, it is crucial to support the students and put an end to bullying. One way to combat bullying is to use biblical principles. For instance, the Bible teaches us to treat others the way we want to be treated, to love our neighbors, and to forgive those who wrong us. By teaching these principles to your students, you can help them develop empathy and kindness towards their peers, which can reduce the likelihood of bullying. Additionally, it is important to establish clear boundaries and consequences for bullying behavior. This could mean implementing a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, providing counseling services for students who have been bullied, and involving parents in the process. By working together with parents, students, and other teachers, you can create a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the fruits of the Spirit, such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Types of Bullying
Physical bullying, which involves larger children hitting, punching, or kicking smaller students, is the most recognizable type of bullying and has been documented throughout history (Smith, 2018). In the case of the three females, physical bullying was the first type of classroom bullying identified. Emily deliberately tripped Tasha causing her to fall on her face and damaged her phone and water bottle, which fell into dirty water. To address physical bullying in schools, several measures must be taken. It is important for schools to have a program in place to monitor
student behavior, especially when it comes to bullying. According to Cowie et. al (2018),
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physical violence, stealing, or damaging other students' property or work is unacceptable and shows a lack of respect for personal property and achievements. Classroom rules establish a set of general behavior standards that must be followed to maintain a peaceful learning environment.
By clearly communicating and enforcing rules regarding physical contact and setting boundaries,
students will have more knowledge of bullying and the impact their actions can have on their peers. Relational bullying is the other bullying that is displayed in the scenario. . According to our textbook it is, “
known as social aggression, is the use of relationships to hurt others. It includes preventing people from playing with others, using the silent treatment, and spreading rumors and lies.” (Burden 2020). Tasha is very aware and knows that her “friends” are trying to have a hold on her and hurt her. Emily is prohibiting Tasha from the lunch tables to gain some type of power over her. It is admirable to strive for patience, compassion, and kindness in the face of challenging situations, as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23. Encouraging students to embody these qualities towards one another can have a significant impact on their behavior and relationships. Inviting a student who may feel left out, like Tasha, to be a part of the group can also be a powerful way to promote inclusion and foster a sense of community. By modeling forgiveness and understanding, you may be able to inspire a positive change in the actions of your students. It is important to remember that everyone makes mistakes, and extending grace to others can be a powerful way to promote growth and healing.
The final type of bullying I see within this setting is verbal bullying. Burden defines verbal bullying as the use of words to hurt or humiliate another person. This can include teasing, name-calling, insulting, put-downs, and making threats or rude comments. “Verbal bullying: bullies mock, shame, and verbally abuse victims with the intent of causing fear or feelings of
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self-deprecation (Moore 2019). Keisha wrote out poems of ill-intent to hurt Tasha in regards to her outfit and even her armpits. “Some kids are more well-liked than others in every school. The least popular peers are frequently the targets of verbal bullying because no one will likely stand up for them” (Glaser 2019). As an educator this is disheartening, but there are solutions to fix this. Solutions to the Bullying
The first thing to be addressed is creating a policy to ensure that there is “zero-tolerance” for bullying within the school. This can be done by creating a game plan on how to tackle bullying with administration and showing the students how serious bullying can be. According to
the National Library of Medicine, “
Bullying prevention is vital for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, with whole-school cooperative learning interventions having the strongest evidence base for successful outcomes.” That being said, we as a unit of educators need to come together and stop this before it affects the students overall developmental skills. Training and inservice learning days will aid staff in finding bullying and knocking it out properly. Another solution is to welcome more opportunities for inclusion of parents and the overall outside community to start the conversation about bullying as a whole in the schools. This will help parents rally together and create a knowledge amongst the community of the concerns and build upon how we can fix this problem. “Cultural glue is required to provide a receptive host for any long-term, sustainable school improvement efforts.”(Raia-Hawrylak 2022)
Unfortunately, children are not always aware that bullying is affecting them. Some students just accept mean behavior from their “friends” and let it go on until someone like a teacher who sees it from the outside addresses it. From the other side, the person who is bullying
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is unaware of their actions being deemed unacceptable. This could be from their home life and upbringing, but needs to be handled and addressed right away to put a stop to the bullying. The student needs to know this behavior and cruelty towards another student is unacceptable. The teacher needs to effectively step in, and guide the student in the right direction with expressing their feelings and resolving conflicts to provide a more positive atmosphere in the classroom and overall better educational career for the students. What the Bible Says
Following Christ and being endowed with the Holy Spirit is believed to enable one to produce fruit. This fruit is the manifestation of the sanctification taking place in the heart of the believer. The fruits of the spirit include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, and these are the fruits that Christians strive to produce.
(Galatians 5:22-23 NIV-Bible Gateway, n.d.). Love is the chief fruit, and it is the one that encompasses all the others. As Christians, we are called to place the needs of others before our own, to imitate Jesus, and to treat ourselves as servants. This can only be done by the power of the Holy Spirit, which helps us to put aside our sins and selfishness. One area where we can see the fruits of the Holy Spirit in action is in our schools. Bullying is a significant problem in many schools, and it can have a devastating impact on the victim's mental health and well-being. Teachers can play a crucial role in helping their students to avoid bullying by explaining the benefits of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. When students learn to love and accept others as they are,
they begin to value each other's differences, and this can help to reduce bullying and victimization significantly. By teaching the next generation about love and acceptance, we can help to create a better world for everyone. Creating a positive environment for children is essential in fostering their emotional well-being and promoting healthy relationships. When
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children embrace each other and work together, they experience a sense of serenity and joy that can contribute to their overall happiness. This positive environment is especially important in the
fight against bullying. By learning how to manage their emotions, students can avoid speaking or
acting in ways that could be hurtful to their peers. Developing self-control is an important aspect of managing emotions. Students who possess self-control are better able to express their thoughts
and feelings in appropriate ways. They can also exercise caution when dealing with difficult situations. By teaching children how to manage their emotions and express themselves in healthy
ways, we can help them develop the skills they need to build positive relationships and succeed in life. In conclusion, promoting a positive environment and teaching children self-control are essential in preventing bullying and promoting emotional well-being. By working together, we can help children learn how to manage their emotions and express themselves in healthy ways, leading to happier and more fulfilling lives.
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References
Burden, P. (2020). Classroom management: Creating a successful k-12 learning community. John Wiley.
Cowie, & Myers, C.-A. (2018). School bullying and mental health risks, intervention and prevention (Cowie & C.-A. Myers, Eds.). Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group.
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Moore, S. N. (2019). Opposing viewpoints in context (gale) and points of View Reference Center (EBSCO). The Charleston Advisor
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