Teachers play a huge role in preventing and reacting towards bullying. They resemble the most trusted adult in a school environment that should resemble a role model when it comes to reacting towards bullying behavior
Below are some tips that you can keep in mind to help promote positive cultures in your classroom or campus:
- Establish a rewarding program from students who show thoughtfulness towards other
- Promote volunteerism to build empathy in students
- Scheduling frequent group counseling sessions to promote peer involvement
- Make time for one-on-one counseling sessions
- Create “Bully free spots” in playground to protect children
- Set a tone of respect in classrooms by creating a “What to do” contract rather than “What not to do”
- – Schedule frequent in-class activities for students and seminars/talks for older age
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