About the course
This 5-day course is designed for educators, school counselors, and school administrators who want to gain a thorough understanding of peer bullying dynamics and learn evidence-based intervention strategies. Participants will explore the psychological, social, and environmental factors contributing to bullying; study prevention and intervention methods; and develop practical tools and programs to foster safer, more inclusive school climates.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand the mechanisms, risk factors, and consequences of peer bullying in school settings.
Recognize different forms of bullying (physical, verbal, social, cyberbullying) and how they manifest among students.
Learn and apply effective school-based prevention and intervention strategies, including peer support programs, restorative practices, and conflict resolution.
Course Content
This course equips educators and school staff with knowledge, skills, and practical methods to prevent and address peer bullying through whole-school approaches and targeted interventions.
Morning (3 hours):
Icebreaker Activity: “My Experience with Bullying”: Participants share observations or experiences related to bullying.
Session 1: What is Peer Bullying? — Definitions, prevalence, and why it matters.
Session 2: Types of Bullying — Physical, verbal, social, cyberbullying; how each manifests among students.
Afternoon (3 hours):
Workshop: Recognizing Warning Signs — Identifying behavioral and emotional indicators in victims, bullies, and bystanders.
Group Activity: Mapping Bullying Dynamics — Understanding peer groups, power imbalances, and social context.
Reflection: Sharing insights and initial reactions.
Morning (3 hours):
Session 1: Risk and Protective Factors — Individual, familial, school, and community-level influences.
Session 2: Short- and Long-term Effects — Psychological, academic, social consequences for involved students.
Afternoon (3 hours):
Workshop: Case Studies — Analyzing real-life scenarios to understand contributing factors and outcomes.
Group Activity: Role Play — Experiencing bullying from different perspectives (victim, bully, bystander).
Reflection: Discussing emotional responses and learnings.
Morning (3 hours):
Session 1: School Climate and Culture — Building a safe, inclusive, respectful school environment.
Session 2: Policies and Rules — Developing clear anti-bullying policies and codes of conduct.
Afternoon (3 hours):
Workshop: Developing Prevention Programs — Peer mentoring, social-emotional learning, and student leadership.
Group Activity: Designing a School-wide Prevention Plan — Adapting strategies to participant schools.
Morning (3 hours):
Session 1: Immediate Response Techniques — Reporting systems, supportive interventions, adult mediation.
Session 2: Restorative Practices and Conflict Resolution — Facilitated dialogues, accountability, community repair.
Afternoon (3 hours):
Workshop: Supporting Victims and Bystanders — Counseling approaches, safety planning, and empowerment.
Group Activity: Developing Intervention Protocols — Creating step-by-step response procedures.
Reflection: Sharing perceived challenges and possible solutions.
Morning (3 hours):
Session 1: Implementing a Bullying-Prevention Plan — Roles and responsibilities for staff, students, and parents.
Session 2: Monitoring and Evaluation — Tracking incidents, evaluating program effectiveness, continuous improvement.
Afternoon (3 hours):
Workshop: Action Plan Presentation — Participants present tailored intervention/prevention plans for their schools.
Group Feedback: Peer review of plans, suggestions, and improvements.
Reflection and Feedback: Discussing key takeaways, barriers, and next steps.
Certificate Distribution and Closing Session.
