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Bullying And Aggression On The School Bus: School Bus Drivers' Observations And Suggestions, Ellen Delara Jan 2008

Bullying And Aggression On The School Bus: School Bus Drivers' Observations And Suggestions, Ellen Delara

Ellen deLara

Every school day bus drivers are responsible for transporting children safely over many miles, yet they are rarely polled for their opinions or contributions to school safety. School bus drivers are in a unique position to inform the discussion on aggressive behavior during the school day. This exploratory study collected information from school bus drivers about student behavior on their buses and drivers’ perceptions of school administrators’ interest in their input. Thirty bus drivers from suburban and rural school districts in upstate New York participated in this action-research inquiry. Data were gathered from surveys and semistructured individual interviews. Participants provided …


Developing A Philosophy About Bullying And Sexual Harassment: Cognitive Coping Strategies Among High School Students, Ellen Delara Jan 2008

Developing A Philosophy About Bullying And Sexual Harassment: Cognitive Coping Strategies Among High School Students, Ellen Delara

Ellen deLara

Bullying or harassment are a part of the everyday experience of many school children in the U.S. Bullying can take many forms and, while not acceptable, is considered almost inevitable. Despite exposure to various anti-bullying programs instituted in the schools, bullying persists and students must figure out how to deal with this phenomenon. This exploratory study investigated the views of secondary school students on bullying and harassment as well as their strategies for handling this form of peer interaction. One hundred twenty-two students (N = 122) from three rural high schools participated in this action research inquiry. The data were …