What To Do Against Peer Bullying?

What To Do Against Peer Bullying?

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Certificate Yes

Cost €80/day

Language English

Duration 5 Day course

Cities: Antalya

"What to Do Against Peer Bullying?" is a specialized course designed to equip educators, counselors, and youth workers with effective strategies to address and combat peer bullying in educational settings. This course aims to empower participants with knowledge, skills, and resources to create safe and inclusive environments where all individuals can thrive without fear of bullying.

Description

This course provides comprehensive insights into the dynamics of peer bullying, including types of bullying, its impact on victims, and contributing factors. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies and interventions to prevent bullying behavior, support victims, and promote positive peer relationships. Emphasis will be placed on fostering empathy, resilience, and assertiveness among students to combat bullying effectively.

Participants will learn how to implement proactive measures such as school-wide anti-bullying policies, peer mediation programs, and restorative justice practices. Practical workshops and case studies will enable participants to develop skills in identifying, intervening, and resolving bullying incidents sensitively and effectively.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the different forms of peer bullying and their impact on individuals and school communities.
  • Identify risk factors and root causes contributing to bullying behavior among students.
  • Learn evidence-based strategies and interventions for preventing and addressing peer bullying.
  • Develop skills in fostering empathy, resilience, and assertiveness among students to combat bullying.
  • Implement proactive measures such as anti-bullying policies, peer support networks, and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Explore the role of bystanders in bullying situations and strategies to empower them to become active allies.

Methodology and Implementation

● Workshops and Role-plays: Engage in interactive workshops and role-playing exercises to simulate bullying scenarios, practice intervention techniques, and develop conflict resolution skills.

● Case Studies and Group Discussions: Analyze real-life case studies, discuss best practices, and brainstorm solutions to complex bullying situations in educational settings.

● Guest Speakers and Expert Panels: Hear from guest speakers, psychologists, and educators who specialize in bullying prevention and intervention, gaining insights into current research and effective practices.

● Skill-building Activities: Participate in skill-building activities focused on empathy-building, conflict management, and assertiveness training to empower students and educators alike.

Assessment Implementation

● Case Study Analysis: Analyze bullying case studies and propose intervention strategies based on theoretical knowledge and practical skills learned during the course.

● Role-play Assessments: Demonstrate effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills through role-playing exercises simulating bullying scenarios.

● Peer Feedback and Reflection: Engage in peer feedback sessions to receive constructive input on intervention techniques and reflect on personal growth and development in addressing bullying

Daily Programme

Day 1: Understanding Peer Bullying

Morning Session:

  • Welcome and Course Overview
  • Overview of Peer Bullying: Types, Forms, and Impact

Afternoon Session:

  • Workshop: Recognizing Early Signs of Bullying Behavior
  • Case Study Analysis: Understanding Bullying Dynamics

Day 2: Preventing Bullying Behavior

Morning Session:

  • Strategies for Bullying Prevention: School Policies and Proactive Measures
  • Workshop: Building Empathy and Resilience in Students

Afternoon Session:

  • Guest Speaker: Effective Anti-Bullying Programs and Initiatives
  • Role-play: Implementing Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution Strategies

Day 3: Intervening in Bullying Incidents

Morning Session:

  • Effective Intervention Techniques: Assertiveness and Support Strategies
  • Workshop: Role of Bystanders in Bullying Situations

Afternoon Session:

  • Case Study Discussion: Implementing Restorative Justice Practices
  • Group Activity: Designing a School-wide Anti-Bullying Campaign

Day 4: Supporting Victims of Bullying

Morning Session:

  • Supporting Victims: Psychological First Aid and Counseling Approaches
  • Workshop: Developing Personal Safety Plans for Students

Afternoon Session:

  • Panel Discussion: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Bullying Cases
  • Role-play Assessment: Handling Sensitive Bullying Incidents

Day 5: Empowering Change and Evaluation

Morning Session:

  • Evaluating Anti-Bullying Programs: Assessing Impact and Effectiveness
  • Workshop: Creating Sustainable Change in School Culture

Afternoon Session:

  • Final Project Presentations: Implementing Anti-Bullying Strategies
  • Closing Remarks, Certificate Distribution, and Course Evaluation