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Understanding Bullying And The Necessity For Prevention And Intervention In Schools, Erica Marie Thompson
Understanding Bullying And The Necessity For Prevention And Intervention In Schools, Erica Marie Thompson
Senior Honors Theses
The emotional stability and mental health of a student plays an essential role in his or her academic success. The emotional state of a student can be greatly damaged when he or she is the victim or perpetrator of bullying. Unfortunately, bullying is an active and serious problem that affects millions of students in K-12 classrooms every day. One could argue that the issue of bullying is becoming more prevalent in present time that is ever was before. In recent years, the rise of technology gave birth to a new form of bullying named cyberbullying. Kids no longer have a …
Book It, Bullies: Using Children's Literature To Address Bullying In The Classroom, Kamryn Gottier
Book It, Bullies: Using Children's Literature To Address Bullying In The Classroom, Kamryn Gottier
Senior Honors Theses
Bullying is an ever-present issue rampant in schools and society today. It is incredibly eye-opening to consider the striking rates, harmful effects, and possible coping mechanisms associated with bullying. When considering this heavy topic from an educator’s point of view, it is critical that children’s literature be discussed as a powerful weapon to combat bullying. Educators should utilize literature to address bullying and initiate discussions concerning this challenging subject within their classes; prepare their students for being in an inclusion classroom among peers with and without disabilities; inform their students about disabilities that some of their classmates may be diagnosed …