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Case: I have issues with bullying when my students are between activities. I'm starting to hear some verbal bullying during transitions. How can I best keep children engaged and focused during "down time" so they won't pick on each other? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) With bullying becomming so prevalent in schools today and the serious issues that have occurred from students bullying, as well as the consequences that they face when convicted of bullying, most schools have instituted a "zero tolerance" rule when it comes to bullying. I understand that the bullying taking place in this class may not be severe but if it is not addressed immediately it could escalate to something more serious. Not only should you address the rules of your classroom and the consequences of breaking those rules, but also review the school rules as stated in the school manual or handbook and the consequences of disobeying school rules. Once the students are reminded of how severe the consequences are for bullying, they should be warry of how they act and how they treat other students. Then, as the teacher you can institute new procedures for transitioning from activity to activity or subject to subject; implement a "no talking" rule during down time in the classroom; separate the students who are involved in the bullying; and privately tell the student who is the victim of bullying that he can confide in you if the students conctinue and report to you so that you can handle it. |
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