Download or read book Bullying in Schools Teacher Perceptions on Effectiveness of the Current Bullying Program written by Catherine Lepley and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teacher Perceptions of the Use of School wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports at Reducing the Presence of Bullying in Middle Schools written by Kristine Marie Harper and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each day students throughout the world are exposed to bullying in many different ways and on many different occasions. Bullying has received such a great amount of attention through the media, that it leaves parents and community members with the belief that bullying has become a bigger problem today than it ever has before (Austin, Reynolds, & Barnes, 2012; Carrera, DePalma, & Lameiras, 2011; Packman, Lepkowski, Overton, & Smaby, 2005; Rigby & Smith, 2011). Nearly every state in the nation has passed laws regarding bullying and increasing the responsibility of schools and districts to implement programs to prevent and/or address bullying on their campuses (U.S. Department of Education, 2011). Many schools and districts have not only developed policies to place them in compliance with the passed legislation, but they have begun to implement programs, such as School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS), as a method to help improve the overall school environment (Pugh & Chitiyo, 2012; Reinke, Herman, & Stormont, 2012; Simonsen & Sugai, 2013). While it has shown to help improve the overall school climate, researchers suggest that this may also be utilized to reduce the presence of bullying in schools (Good, McIntosh, & Gietz, 2011; Packman et al., 2005; Pugh & Chitiyo, 2012). This study examined the perceptions of middle school teachers concerning the use of SWPBIS in their schools, along with their perceptions of its effectiveness at reducing the presence of negative student behaviors, such as bullying. Research was conducted using quantitative data to determine teacher perceptions of the questions being presented in this study. While the outcomes to nearly all of the research questions reported very little significance, these results showed that teachers' perceived that SWPBIS is effective at reducing the presence of negative student behaviors within the school when it has been implemented with fidelity. --Page ii.
Download or read book Bullying in School written by Lisa H. Rosen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book posits that multiple perspectives of key school staff (such as teachers, principals, school resource officers, school psychologists and counselors, nurses, and coaches) can provide a deeper understanding of bullying, which remains an immediate and pressing concern in schools today. In turn, the authors suggest how this understanding can lead to the development of more effective prevention and intervention programs. Most texts on this subject have been limited to student and teacher perspectives. By adopting a more comprehensive approach, the authors explore how to combat bullying by drawing from sorely underutilized resources.
Download or read book Bullying Prevention and Intervention written by Susan M. Swearer and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grounded in research and extensive experience in schools, this engaging book describes practical ways to combat bullying at the school, class, and individual levels. Step-by-step strategies are presented for developing school- and districtwide policies, coordinating team-based prevention efforts, and implementing targeted interventions with students at risk. Special topics include how to involve teachers, parents, and peers in making schools safer; ways to address the root causes of bullying and victimization; the growing problem of online or cyberbullying; and approaches to evaluating intervention effectiveness. In a convenient large-size format, the book features helpful reproducibles, concrete examples, and questions for reflection and discussion. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.
Download or read book Teacher Perceptions of a Bullying Prevention Program written by Bethann Pratte and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A qualitative, case study was designed to determine the effectiveness of one public middle school's bullying prevention program, which was based on the Olweus model. The strength of the study was its descriptive quality. It encapsulated teacher perceptions of numerous areas of the bullying prevention program. The literature review revealed the characteristics of an effective bullying prevention program. The data analyses for this study were built around the 38 responses of the bullying prevention program survey, which assessed teacher perceptions of the initial training and implementation of the program in its third year. Ten participants were interviewed to gather more information. Teachers reported the middle school's bullying prevention program to be effective. Participants desired follow-through instruction on the facilitation of class meetings along with involvement of all stakeholders. Understandings derived from this research provided a more global view of the school's bullying prevention program. This, in turn, may be used to drive change, which should lead to a more positive and healthy school climate for all students so that learning may take place.
Download or read book Teacher and Student Perceptions of the Effectiveness of the Olweus Anti bullying Program written by Michael Sean Arney and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to identify student and teacher perceptions of the effectiveness of the Olweus Bullying Prevention program. The study included 90 students and 18 teachers and was conducted in three elementary schools in the same school district in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Teachers and students responded to Likert scale survey questions, open-ended questions, and provided input during interviews. Students reported that the program provided them with strategies, as victims and bystanders, to identify the types of bullying. With the strategies presented from the Olweus Bullying Prevention program, victim and bystander self-advocating and reporting skills improved. Qualitative data showed that physical bullying occurred less frequently than verbal and relational bullying. Teachers felt that classroom meetings helped reduce the frequency of bullying. Teachers also stated that sufficient materials were provided to support program implementation; however, sustainable professional development was still needed. This research could provide districts with supportive information when considering implementation of the Olweus Bullying Prevention program.
Download or read book Perspectives on Bullying written by Roland D. Maiuro, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, featuring acclaimed research articles on cyber, childhood, and workplace bullying from the peer-reviewed journal Violence and Victims, provides comprehensive coverage of bullying from expert researchers in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, sociology, criminology, counseling, and social work. It reflects our broadening perspectives on bullying that go beyond the archetype of the schoolyard bully, and addresses bullying in adolescence, adulthood, the workplace, and online settings. Authors present research related to predictive factors for bullying, victims and perpetrators of bullying, and prevention programs. They examine the relationship of gender to bullying and how bullying affects educational outcomes. Articles address the correlations between those who bully, their economic status, and family life. They discuss the burgeoning issue of cyberbullying, an issue for both adolescents and adults that is outpacing the legislation and solutions needed to cope with it. Articles consider issues of bullying in China and Germany, in metropolitan and rural settings. Teachers are not exempt from bullying, as discussed in a study of 70 teachers who were bullied by students. The articles also cover workplace bullying, a common scenario that can have deleterious affects not only on victim and perpetrator, but also on the work culture as a whole. Key Features: Disseminates the most acclaimed research articles on bullying from the peer-reviewed journal Victims and Violence Authored by well-known bullying experts from varied social science disciplines Covers physical bullying and cyberbullying of adults and children in school, the workplace, and other settings Presents research related to predictive factors and prevention programs Addresses bullying from an international perspective
Download or read book Understanding Teacher Perceptions of Bullying and Effectiveness of an Anti Bullying Policy A Case Study of Suburban High School Teachers in the Southwestern U S written by James Isom and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this multiple-case study was to understand teacher perceptions of bullying and the effectiveness of the current anti-bullying policy of a suburban district in the southwestern U.S. Teacher perceptions will be generally defined as what teachers personally believe about bullying and how they perceive the effectiveness of the district's anti-bullying policy. Data was collected from three sources, interviews, teacher journals, and observations. Cross case synthesis was used to treat each case separately and then combine identified themes across cases. Data showed that teachers perceive the policy to be somewhat effective. However, significant gaps exist that need to be addressed, namely a lack of understanding of the district's definition of bullying which leads to a lack of proper identification of bullying, a lack of understanding of the policy itself, leading to a lack of implementation, and a lack of administrator support.
Download or read book Principal and Teacher Perceptions of the Effectiveness of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program written by Carolyn Spears Daugherty and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) and to provide an annotated bibliography of professional literature related to bullying for professional educators. The OBPP used a whole school approach and taught common vocabulary to define the word bullying. Bullying rose to front-page news in recent years and the events led to injuries, death, and even suicide. Long-term effects were severe and included self-esteem issues. The OBPP was one of the better-known programs; however, there were contradictory reports on its effectiveness. This mixed methods study gauged teacher and principal perceptions of the effectiveness of the OBPP. Principals and teachers were surveyed and follow-up interviews were conducted with the principals to better explain the survey results. This study affirmed that the OBPP was effective as measured by these teachers and principals. Based on this sample, results indicated that the OBPP was an effective tool to reduce bullying in the elementary school populations involved in this study. A recommendation stemming from the completion of this study was that the manner in which data on bullying is collected be streamlined. Further research may delve into the possibilities of consistent data collection nationwide to properly assess the bullying phenomena and navigate appropriate programs as solutions.
Download or read book New York State Public Schools Teachers Perceptions of the Prevalence of Principal Bullying and Its Relationship to School Climate Effectiveness and Trust written by Nancy E. Casella and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, the analysis showed that Principal Negative Acts had no bearing on Achievement Press, and that the variables that impacted School Effectiveness most were Teacher Professional Behavior, Achievement Press and Trust in Colleagues and Clients. Institutional Vulnerability appeared to have the least influence on the other variables.
Download or read book Preventing Bullying Through Science Policy and Practice written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-09-14 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bullying has long been tolerated as a rite of passage among children and adolescents. There is an implication that individuals who are bullied must have "asked for" this type of treatment, or deserved it. Sometimes, even the child who is bullied begins to internalize this idea. For many years, there has been a general acceptance and collective shrug when it comes to a child or adolescent with greater social capital or power pushing around a child perceived as subordinate. But bullying is not developmentally appropriate; it should not be considered a normal part of the typical social grouping that occurs throughout a child's life. Although bullying behavior endures through generations, the milieu is changing. Historically, bulling has occurred at school, the physical setting in which most of childhood is centered and the primary source for peer group formation. In recent years, however, the physical setting is not the only place bullying is occurring. Technology allows for an entirely new type of digital electronic aggression, cyberbullying, which takes place through chat rooms, instant messaging, social media, and other forms of digital electronic communication. Composition of peer groups, shifting demographics, changing societal norms, and modern technology are contextual factors that must be considered to understand and effectively react to bullying in the United States. Youth are embedded in multiple contexts and each of these contexts interacts with individual characteristics of youth in ways that either exacerbate or attenuate the association between these individual characteristics and bullying perpetration or victimization. Recognizing that bullying behavior is a major public health problem that demands the concerted and coordinated time and attention of parents, educators and school administrators, health care providers, policy makers, families, and others concerned with the care of children, this report evaluates the state of the science on biological and psychosocial consequences of peer victimization and the risk and protective factors that either increase or decrease peer victimization behavior and consequences.
Download or read book Teachers Perceptions of Bullying written by Kari Ann Sassu and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book EBOOK New Perspectives on Bullying written by Helen Cowie and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2008-10-16 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides a useful round-up of studies that help the reader understand what constitutes bullying (a much-debated point), the characteristics of bullies and children who are targeted, patterns of behaviour and common outcomes for the children involved, as well as what inhibits many schools from formulating effective policy." Children & Young People Now What is bullying? What can we learn from research findings? What are the risk factors for bullying or being bullied? How can we take account of the voice of the child? How can educators, policy-makers, health professionals and parents work together with children and young people to prevent and reduce bullying? This book provides a valuable resource for anyone responsible for the emotional health and well-being of children and young people. The authors focus on the importance of fostering positive relationships in the school community as a whole, so that young people and adults feel empowered to challenge bullying when they encounter it and protect those involved. Using case studies of real experiences, innovative practice, key research findings and perspectives from children and young people themselves, the authors provide perceptive insights into the positive ways of relating to others that are essential if we are to address the issue of bullying successfully. The material outlined in the book is directly linked to the new agenda for change in meeting the needs of the child, empowering children to be consulted and to take responsibility for issues that affect them. It explores a range of effective interventions that can counteract bullying - including restorative approaches; peer mediation; narrative approaches; and cyber support. Key features include: Chapter overviews Examples of effective practice Summaries of key research findings Children’s views and experiences Learning points at the end of each chapter List of related organisations, websites and resources to support interventions against bullying Practical guidance based on sound evaluation is provided - as well as an insight into international perspectives on bullying - to help develop a positive school environment and disseminate good practice. New Perspectives on Bullying is an indispensable resource for teachers, researchers, health professionals, social workers and parents.
Download or read book Olweus Bullying Prevention Program written by Dan Olweus and published by Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services. This book was released on 2007 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Useful to teachers and other classroom support staff, this work helps learn how to implement Olweus Bullying Prevention Program in your classroom with practical tools, tips, and strategies, meeting outlines, and scripts. The DVD includes scenarios of bullying to help students recognize and respond to bullying behavior.
Download or read book Teachers Perceptions of the Class Meeting Process and Its Impact on Bullying Prevention Within the School Setting written by Rosemary T. Cugliari and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative study with a quantitative component of collected data examined teachers' perceptions of class meetings and its impact on bullying within a school setting. A middle school in south-central Pennsylvania was the setting that this study took place. Participants in this study included thirty-six teachers from a middle school which was comprised of seventh and eighth grade. Qualitative data collection provided information about teachers' perceptions of the effect of bullying within the school setting, the effect of class meetings on bullying in the school setting, and the disciplinary factors regarding bullying that have been affected because of class meetings. Qualitative data was gathered from thirty-six teachers who completed the Teacher Survey, a 30-item Likert-type scale instrument. Six of the thirty-six teachers participated in a subsequent interview. The researcher also gathered school observation data using an observation guide to organize data collection. Archival discipline data was used to enhance qualitative data collection. A comparison of archival discipline incidents pertaining to bullying collected during the school year before class meetings were implemented was compared with the same type of disciplinary data collected during the eighth year of class meeting implementation. Findings of the study showed that the majority of teachers perceived that bullying affects the school environment. Teachers' perceptions indicated that the class meeting process has a favorable impact on building relationships between the teacher and students. The class benefit of building relationships among students was also revealed in this study. The positive relationship between staff and students and between students, enhanced bullying prevention, student connectedness, and positive school environment.
Download or read book Bullying written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2004-06-11 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years there have been an increasing number of incidents where children have either perpetrated or been the victims of violence in the schools. Often times the children who perpetrated the violence had been the victims of school bullying. If bullying once was a matter of extorting lunch money from one's peers, it has since escalated into slander, sexual harassment, and violence. And the victims, unable to find relief, become depressed and/or violent in return.Despite all the media attention on recent school tragedies, many of which can be traced to bullied children, there has been little in the way of research-based books toward understanding why and how bullying occurs, the effects on all the individuals involved and the most effective intervention techniques. Summarizing research in education, social, developmental, and counseling psychology, Bullying: Implications for the Classroom examines the personality and background of both those who become bullies and those most likely to become their victims, how families, peers, and schools influence bullying behavior, and the most effective interventions in pre-school, primary and middle schools. Intended for researchers, educators, and professionals in related fields, this book provides an international review of research on bullying.KEY FEATURES:* Presents practical ideas regarding prevention/intervention of bullying* Covers theoretical views of bullying* Provides an international perspective on bullying * Discusses bullying similarities and differences in elementary and middle school * Presents practical ideas regarding prevention/intervention of bullying* Provides an international perspective on bullying* Outlines information regarding bullying during the elementary and middle school years* Covers theoretical views of bullying* Presents new approaches to explaining bullying* Contributing authors include internationally known researchers in the field
Download or read book School Bullying and Collective Efficacy written by Tonya Nichelle Hyde and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recently, widely publicized incidents of school violence have prompted questions about the abilities of school leaders to educate students in safe and socially productive environments. In many cases, incidents of school violence are linked directly to bullying episodes. The primary objective of this study is to examine the relationship between teacher perceptions of two dimensions of school bullying, student bullying and teacher protection, and collective efficacy in light of school size and socioeconomic status. The general hypothesis of this study is that collective efficacy is negatively related to school bullying and positively related to teacher protection. The sample was comprised of data collected from individual teachers from 108 elementary schools in south central Texas aggregated at the school level. Descriptive statistics were computed and summarized for all variables. The study utilized The Bully Scare (Smith & Hoy, 2004) to measure perceptions of student bullying and teacher protection and the Collective Efficacy Scale (Goddard, 2002) to gauge the collective efficacy of teachers. A factor analysis was performed on both research instruments. Correlation coefficients were computed for each aspect of school bullying and collective efficacy. The general hypothesis that collective efficacy is negatively related to school bullying and positively related to teacher protection was supported. Subsequently, multiple regression analyses provided a more defined picture of the aspects of school bullying, collective efficacy, SES, and school size. Collective efficacy, school size, and socioeconomic status formed a linear combination that explained a significant portion of variance in student bullying and teacher protection.
