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"I wish I hadn't waited so long to take this class...I will encourage other teachers to take this class...Everything that I learned is useful information. I really found all of the effective intervention strategies for bullies and victims helpful. This course should be a requirement for all school personnel."
~Cathy, Independence, IA
~Cathy, Independence, IA
Examining: Bullying from Both Sides is a 3 credit hour course based on the book Bullying From Both Sides by Walter B. Roberts, Jr. Focusing first on the nature of bullying and what bullying entails, the course then delves into emotional needs of the one who is being bullied. Finally, in an area that is not often addressed, the emotional make-up, problems and needs of the one who bullies will be explored.
Organization
This on-line class is divided into three modules and presented in a modified, self-paced format. Participants are encouraged to access the course regularly and make reasonable progress, but there are no due dates attached to individual assignments. Instead there are 2 absolute due dates (mid-term and the last day of class) to provide flexibility and to better accommodate participants' busy schedules. Each module contains reading assignments from the book Bullying From Both Sides by Walter Roberts, Jr. Participants will be required to read various chapters from the book, which will directly address theory. Each module also contains several discussion forums, assignments and a quiz to be completed at the end of the module. The discussion forums, assignments and reflections will allow participants to utilize and put into practice the theory that they have learned. Students will receive coaching and feedback on their discussions and assignments from the instructors as these activities are completed.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to...
1. Define bullying and explain its prevalence
2. Explain why children are bullied and the psychology of victimization
3. Understand the psychology of bullies
4. Implement interventions and prevention strategies for bullying
5. Examine how to engage the bully in supportive interactions
Course Topics
1. What bullying is and its prevalence
2. The psychology of victimization
3. The psychology of the bully
4. Intervention and prevention strategies for bullying
5. Support for bullies
Grading
Grading is the same whether the course is taken for graduate credit or for license renewal. Students are required to participate in all discussion forums and to complete all assignments and/or activities. A=90%-100%; B=80%-89%-Because this is a graduate level course, scores must be 80% or better to receive credit.
Required Text: Bullying From Both Sides (2005) by Walter Roberts, Jr. can be purchases through local bookstores or ordered online.
Organization
This on-line class is divided into three modules and presented in a modified, self-paced format. Participants are encouraged to access the course regularly and make reasonable progress, but there are no due dates attached to individual assignments. Instead there are 2 absolute due dates (mid-term and the last day of class) to provide flexibility and to better accommodate participants' busy schedules. Each module contains reading assignments from the book Bullying From Both Sides by Walter Roberts, Jr. Participants will be required to read various chapters from the book, which will directly address theory. Each module also contains several discussion forums, assignments and a quiz to be completed at the end of the module. The discussion forums, assignments and reflections will allow participants to utilize and put into practice the theory that they have learned. Students will receive coaching and feedback on their discussions and assignments from the instructors as these activities are completed.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to...
1. Define bullying and explain its prevalence
2. Explain why children are bullied and the psychology of victimization
3. Understand the psychology of bullies
4. Implement interventions and prevention strategies for bullying
5. Examine how to engage the bully in supportive interactions
Course Topics
1. What bullying is and its prevalence
2. The psychology of victimization
3. The psychology of the bully
4. Intervention and prevention strategies for bullying
5. Support for bullies
Grading
Grading is the same whether the course is taken for graduate credit or for license renewal. Students are required to participate in all discussion forums and to complete all assignments and/or activities. A=90%-100%; B=80%-89%-Because this is a graduate level course, scores must be 80% or better to receive credit.
Required Text: Bullying From Both Sides (2005) by Walter Roberts, Jr. can be purchases through local bookstores or ordered online.
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