About the course
This 6-day training programme is designed to equip educators with evidence-based strategies to prevent peer bullying in school settings. The course brings together key elements of Finnish anti-bullying approaches, peer mediation practices, and positive education to support the creation of safe and inclusive school climates. Through a combination of theory and hands-on workshops, participants develop practical skills and design action plans that can be directly implemented in their own schools.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Analyse the causes and impacts of peer bullying in school environments and understand evidence-based prevention approaches.
Apply KiVa-based classroom practices, peer mediation, and positive education strategies to promote a safe school climate.
Develop sustainable, school-specific anti-bullying action plans that strengthen student belonging and accountability.
Course Content
This course equips educators with practical tools and evidence-based strategies to prevent peer bullying and promote safe, inclusive school environments. Participants gain hands-on experience with KiVa-based practices, peer mediation techniques, and positive education approaches. Through interactive sessions and collaborative activities, teachers develop skills to strengthen student belonging, improve school climate, and implement sustainable anti-bullying action plans in their own institutions.
Morning (3 hours):
- Course introduction, participant school presentations, and ice-breaking activities
- Overview of Finland’s holistic approach to bullying prevention and educational philosophy
Afternoon (3 hours):
- National anti-bullying policies and frameworks
• Reflection and group discussion
Morning (3 hours):
- Introduction to KiVa as an evidence-based anti-bullying model
- Core principles and theoretical framework of KiVa
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Workshop: Implementing KiVa classroom activities and lessons
• Reflection and experience sharing
Morning (3 hours):
- Peer mediation systems: empowering students to resolve conflicts.
- “Steps of Responsibility” model: understanding the impact of behaviour.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Practical workshop: active listening, empathy, and dialogue through role-play
• Group evaluation
Morning (3 hours):
- Introduction to the “See the Good!” approach and positive school climate
- Case examples from schools applying strength-based practices
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Workshop: Designing learning environments that promote belonging and positivity
• Daily reflection session
Morning (3 hours):
- Review of anti-bullying strategies and key learning outcomes
- Future planning: developing a customised anti-bullying action plan for participants’ schools
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Feedback and collaborative discussion
Course evaluation and summary of acquired competencies
Awarding of Certificates of Attendance
Cultural visits and outdoor social activities
