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Materials included:

A short animated video introducing bullying here

A presentation that explains bullying in more detail here

Activities to develop an understanding and awareness of  bullying here
 

You may wish to begin this project by accessing students understanding of bullying: What is bullying?

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Bullying is a type of sustained action that can hurt a child physically and emotionally. A one-off incident or conflict between equals is not classified as bullying. Bullying is when there is a pattern of harmful or inappropriate behaviour. Every bully has a different style and uses various tactics to intimidate and control the victim.

 

Who are the victims of bullying?

Children and teenagers are bullied for many reasons — students who are considered to be different or an easy target have a higher risk of being a victim.
 

Differences may include:

Race, culture or ethnic background

Religion

Physical appearance

Gender

Sexuality

Disability

Family/upbringing

 

Or it could be that a child or teenager is:

Timid or introverted

Anxious or has low self-esteem

Lacks assertiveness
 

Once you have gathered their ideas, you may play the introductory animated video.

Explain to students that there is a difference between harmful bullying and good-nature 'ribbing.' Bullying is hostility and aggression directed towards a victim who is physically or emotionally weaker.

 

Use my presentation to examine bullying in more detail and to facilitate further discussions and interactions. Follow, the presentation with exercises from my activities sheets,
 

The project can run over several lessons or condensed into one content-rich session.

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Links to external sources:

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• Ditch the Label.

• El Pais

• BBC

• NSPCC

• Don't Stick It

• Bullying UK

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