Bullying in Out of School Time Programs 

                              

 

 Course Description: 

One of our basic needs is feeling safe from personal danger and threats. Without this basic feeling of safety, a sense of fear pervades action and thinking, resulting in little time for other tasks besides keeping oneself safe.  One of five (20.8%) school age children report being bullied.   Fortunately, we have seen a decline in school-based bullying since 2005.  But, our work is not done.  Some children continue to use their power to control or harm others.  The child that is bullied feels fear, anxiety, embarrassment, loneliness – often resulting in a lack of interest in activities. Out of school time educators can assist bullying prevention by creating safe environments with positive social norms.  The best prevention is stopping bullying before it starts.  In this session, we will discuss bullying, steps to take in setting up a responsive, safe environment including establishing and enforcing policies and rules, and activities to teach children about bullying.  Resources will be provided on cyberbullying, engaging parents in prevention, and collaborating with the local community.

 After completing this course, participants will be able to: Describe bullying and those involved in bullying; create and reinforce rules and policies regarding bullying; Recognize signs a child may be bullying others or is being bullied; Provide activities to teach children about bullying; Respond to incidents of bullying.

 

*Prerequisite for eduactors enrolling: This class will be taught in an online format which will require homework assignments, discussion boards and quizzes. In order to participate in this class, you must have a computer and speakers, high speed interenet, an email account and basic computer skills (using the internet, dowloading and attaching documents to an email and navigating the online platform's software.                  

More Information

EEC Training Hours: 5

CEU: 0.5

QRIS Standard Alignment: Curriculum and Learning

Core Competency: 5: Learning Environments and Curriculum

 

*Refund Policy*

Refunds will only be made in the event that the course is cancelled.