5 Ways to Prevent Bullying in the Classroom
Guest Writer: Rhonda Martinez
Did you know that one out of five students report being bullied, according to National Center for Education Statistics? In other words in your classroom, 6 out of 30 kids might be the victims of bullying. Right now, we as educators should take action, but what can we do?
We have talked to guidance counselors and experienced educators to find tips on how to create a positive classroom climate. We have singled out 5 main ways to prevent bullying and make the classroom an educationally safe environment.
- Talk with Your Students
Talking about bullying is of utmost importance. Discuss with your students the consequences of bullying. Spend enough time teaching them emotional intelligence: developing empathy, teaching to be respectful and showing them how to understand emotions and feelings.
- Keep an Eye on Small Behaviors
Small indicators can often help you detect bullying at an early stage. Things like eye rolling, laughing cruelly or ignoring can show that the problem exists and it can aggravate if no measures are taken. That is CONTINUE READING: 5 Ways to Prevent Bullying in the Classroom - Teacher Habits
