How We Can Stop Cyber bullying
How Can We Stop Bullying / Cyberbullying Now?
you first have to do some research on your topic.
Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:
- Define the terms �bullying� and �cyberbullying�, and specify the main difference(s) between these
two terms.
- Design a lesson which addresses both bullying in general and cyberbullying specifically, focusing on
the following elements:
a. Learning objectives of the lesson
b. Measurement method(s) used to determine student learning and lesson effectiveness
c. Description of lesson type (i.e. lecture, interactive, peer learning activity, etc.)
d. Materials needed for the lesson
e. Costs and funding for the lesson
How We Can Stop Cyber bullying Now
Bullying as defined by psychologists is physical or verbal abuse repeated over a given
duration of time and it involves power imbalance (Feinburg, 2013). Bullying occurs when a
person purposely and frequently says or does upsetting or cruel things to another. There are three
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major categories of bullying namely: physical bullying whereby an individual uses his own body
or objects to harm another individual for example, kicking, hitting or breaking somebody’s
possessions are forms of physical bullying. Verbal bullying on the other hand includes ushering
threats, using derogative statements, name-calling or teasing which may affect the other person
mentally interfering with their self esteem (Feinburg, 2013). Social bullying entails using
relationships or friends to harm someone else; this form of bullying can be presented in form of
gossips and spreading rumors which make the targeted person appear foolish or brainless; this
kind of bullying is commonly found amongst the girls (McNamee, 2014).
Cyberbullying on the other hand its mainly etched on the social media platform through
which a person utilizes communication technologies such as the internet, social media, text
messages and emails to defame, harass and repeatedly intimidate others(Feinburg, 2013).
Cyberbullying can be presented through various forms such as, disseminating mean and
menacing emails or short messages, posting embarrassing photographs of an individual online,
like sharing nude photos of a friend via the face book platform. Cyberbullying could also entail
publishing embarrassing information concerning others on the website. Other people also
impersonate and use names of an individual pretending to be that person and post mean
information concerning the person they are impersonating (McNamee, 2014). Some cunning
individuals also trick others into posting very personal information online and then they forward
it to social groups in order to embarrass them. Cyberbullying is exceedingly distressing because
it affects the targeted individual in diverse ways as compared to the traditional bullying. It can
follow an individual everywhere on their phones and their computers, from school to mall and
even at home. A lot of people could also be involved meaning that the defamatory information
leaked could be accessed even globally.
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Lesson Addressing Bullying And Cyber bullying
(a)Learning objectives of the lesson
After the conclusion of this course the student will be able to . . .
Define and explain traditional bullying in school setting.
Distinguish the difference between traditional bullying and cyber bullying.
Explain the three major types of bullying in the traditional bullying context
Explore factors that could lead to cyber bullying.
Understand the various measures that could be used to prevent traditional bullying and
cyber bullying.
Understand the various interventions that could be instituted to mitigate the occurrences
of bullying in schools and on the cyber space.
To discuss and explain the various strategies that can be used to respond to bullying
incidences.
To provide continuing professional development and family education for adults on
bullying and its ramifications.
In a position to increase awareness of internet safety strategies among youth and their
families to ensure that they can minimize occurrences of bullying incidences.
(b) Measurement Methods
Student measurement methods help the teacher to establish what the students know and
what they need to learn. This gap can be closed by instituting bench mark and interim tests which
help to track specific skills and knowledge through progress monitoring (Sheal, 2010). For the
purposes of this course formative assessments and other integral methods will be used to
measure student’s knowledge and progress.
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Proper planning of the lessons and design of the learning program in relation to the
established course objectives.
Pre-course identification of the student’s needs in order to establish the knowledge
acquired after course completion.
Pre-course briefing between the student and the trainer to find out the areas that the
student needs further guidance and training.
Test before and after the training to find out the knowledge acquired through the course.
Thorough assessment of terminal knowledge and skills and the completion of perception
to ensure that the students has acquired attitude change through the training.
Letting the student complete the end of programme reactionnaire
Letting the student complete end of program learning questionnaire to make sure that the
stipulated objectives have been met.
(c) Description Of Lesson Type
Lecture
The first lesson on the definition of bullying and the nature of cyber bullying and their
distinctive traits will be delivered through an interactive lecture session. Cyber bullying is
frightening; often its victims are prone to suicidal thoughts, its increased power it’s due to the
extensive nature of the internet (McNamee, 2014). A lot of emphasis will be exerted on the
power of the cyber space which is multifaceted and extensive since the defamatory information
can be stored on variety of online media causing the victim to relieve the experience over and
over again, this can be extremely traumatizing. Unlike the traditional face to face bullying this
kind of can be stored on a variety of online media. The student must understand that treatment of
cyber bullying must include the realization of the significant risk it creates in victims.
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Interactive Question And Answer Session (Preventing Cyber Bullying)
The participants will be given a chance to offer suggestions on how cyber bullying can be
prevented. And then trainer will proceed to highlight some of the cyber bullying prevention
strategies.
(i) Assessing Bullying In The Learning Institution
In order to combat bullying and also cyber related bullying, the school management should
administer surveys amongst the students, staff members and families to find out the nature of
bullying experienced in the school and to what extent it has affected the schooling
community. This will help the management to formulate the necessary intervention strategies
and measure their progress over time (Feinburg, 2013).
(ii) Creating An Oversight Team
The management should create a committee and charge them with the responsibility of
overseeing bullying related matters. The committee should be informed about the right policies,
practices and trends about cyber bullying (Feinburg, 2013). This will help in establishing
protocols on how to respond to bullying incidences. This committee should also plan school
wide events plan school wide events and build relationship with law enforcers so that they can
be active participants incase bully cases are reported.
(iii) Educating The Community
The schools should continuously provide continuing professional education for the
families and the students on bullying and how to prevent it. Moreover, the curriculum should
capture issues related to bully prevention and anti-bias education so as to address ethical
standards for both online and offline communication(Robinson, 2011). Youths should be
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enlightened to know that any form of bullying is crime and unacceptable and they should be
taught the right strategies for responding to any form of social aggression.
(iv) Establishing Policies
Learning institutions should implement anti-bullying, non-discrimination and non harassment
policies which should be clearly defined stating guidelines and the consequences for offenders.
Schools should also establish technology related guidelines which must be accepted and
assimilated in the learning institution (Sheal, 2010). This way they will be in position to handle
any form of bullying happening in the school compound whether through the traditional methods
or through the internet platform.
(v) Promoting Online Safety
Online safety can be enhanced through increased awareness of the internet and safety strategies.
This project should include the students and the parents/guardians to make sure that they have
practical information on how to cyber bullying. Moreover, the appropriate blocking and filtering
soft wares should be used to make sure only necessary information can be accessed by the
community (Schmalenbach, 2012). Schools should establish safe and private mechanisms for
reporting any incidences of bullying. Clear procedures should be instituted to make sure that any
bullying incident is investigated properly.
Materials Needed For Lesson
Laptop, projector, notes prepared on the power point platform, a note book, a board and mark
pen for illustrating the complex concepts.
Costs and funding for the lessons
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Face to face communication is a winning formula for imparting knowledge; in this conference
some of the costs associated with the training include the conference hall, Hotel amenities, food
and drinks, study materials, note books and the training fee the cohort of the students attending
the conference. The funding organization will be expected to pay up to $800 to cater for the costs
and funding of the lesson. {Student to append a realistic figure}
References
Feinburg, T. (2013).Cyberbullying: Intervention and Prevention Strategies. Helping Children at
Home and School III (n.d.): 1-4. Nasponline.org. National Association of School
Psychologists
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McNamee, D.(2014).Cyberbullying ’causes Suicidal Thoughts in Kids More than Traditional
Bullying. Medical News Today. MediLexicon International.
Rae, L. (2012) The Skills of Human Relations Training. Gower.
Robinson, K. R., (2011).Handbook of Training Management. Kogan Page, 1981. (Chapter
Schmalenbach, M.(2012)The Death of ROI and the Rise of a New Management Paradigm’,
Journal of the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning, Vol. 3, No.1, 2012.
Sheal, P. R.,(2010) How to Develop and Present Staff Training Courses, Kogan Page.
