Bullies in School (They’re Bad)
by teachbad
Mr. Teachbad is taking the unusual step of inviting a guest blogger to do the work today. It is also a bit of a departure in that the sole purpose with this one is to be helpful.
It’s an article by about addressing the problem of bullying in schools. At the end I have added my own comments about LGBT bullying.
Dealing with a Bully Student: What to Do, How to Cope
by Patrick Del Rosario
Every class has at least one bully, or shall we say at least one potential bully. How far the bully is able to go in antagonizing and controlling those he or she perceives as being weaker depends a lot on how quickly and consistently the teacher is able to respond to the situation.
Statistics show that over 30% of students report that they are or have been bullied at school. As a result of bullying, these students are more likely to become involved in physical fights at school and suffer from depression and other mental health problems. Research has also shown that schools where more bullying is reported also tend to score lower on standardized assessments. Clearly, bullying is a serious problem and can negatively affect those involved, but as an educator, you are probably all too aware of this fact.
A study carried out by the NEA and Johns Hopkins University found that 98% of teachers considered it “their job” to
