1. The Cause, Effect, and Possible Solutions to Bullying in Schools.

2. Overview Research Topic Define Problem Cause of Bullying Types of Bullying Increase of Bullying What can be done? Conclusion

3. Research Topic Types of bullying in schools And The possible solutions associated

4. Problem Our problem is bullying in schools has created an unsafe environment for students

5. Understand the different types of bullying Physical Verbal Relational Cyberbullying Effects of bullying on Students Mental Health Possible Solutions Goal of Research The goal of the research is to understand bullying: types, effects then look at the possible solutions that can be incorporated by teachers and parents.

6. What is Bullying? This definition includes three important components: 1. Bullying is aggressive behavior that involves unwanted, negative actions. 2. Bullying involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time. 3. Bullying involves an imbalance of power or strength

7. Information about bullying suggests that there are three interrelated reasons why students bully. 1. Students who bully have strong needs for power and (negative) dominance. 2. Students who bully find satisfaction in causing injury and suffering to other students. 3. Students who bully are often rewarded in some way for their behavior with material psychological rewards. What Causes Students to Bully

9. Verbal

10. Relational

13. Proactive relational aggression is when behaviors are a means for achieving a goal. For example, Sarah may need to exclude Cindy from her group in order to maintain her own social status. . Relational Bullying There are two types of relational aggression: Proactive and reactive. Reactive relational aggression is behavior that is in response to provocation, with the intent to retaliate. For example, Sam gets teased in the hallways repeatedly and he may become a teaser in order to protect himself from teasing

15. What can PARENTS do to Stop Bullying? Talk with and listen to your kids - every day. Spend time at school and recess.. Be a good example of kindness and leadership. Create healthy anti-bullying habits early. Help your child’s school address bullying effectively. Establish household rules about bullying. Teach your child how to be a good witness. Spread the word that bullying should not be a normal part of childhood.

16. What can Schools do to Stop Bullying? Programs that educate children. Programs that focus on the social environment of the school.. Programs where bullying prevention is not the sole responsibility of an administrator, counselor, teacher Programs that name clear rules and policies related to bullying Programs to increase adult supervision in hot spots where bullying occurs

17. Conclusion When bullying continues and a school does not take action, the entire school climate can be affected in the following ways: The school develops an environment of fear and disrespect Students have difficulty learning Students feel insecure Students dislike school Students perceive that teachers and staff have little control and don't care about them So help STOP The BULLYING

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