Bullying & Safe Schools
A small 9-year-old Grade 6 Asian student had been bullied for several months by an older student in Grade 8. The bullying, which began with ridiculing and taunting, escalated to rough jostling and bumping in the halls. The younger student did his best to avoid the older student and became withdrawn. Sensing something amiss, his parents persuaded him to open up. They decided to contact the school but, before they had an opportunity to do so, there was a confrontation. When the older student approached in an aggressive manner, the frightened younger student punched him in the face, splitting his lip. The older student in turn began punching back. The student teacher who witnessed the event and helped separate the boy wrote a report on the incident. As a result of throwing the first punch and splitting the other student’s lip, the younger student was suspended from school. Student teacher and principal then reflected on what they could have done to prevent this from happening.
By engaging in the analysis of this Ted-Viv vignette, teacher candidates will:
Consider bullying and strategies for preventing and addressing bullying.
Develop an awareness of the code of conduct, as well as consequences for violence and mitigating factors.
Bullying, Safe schools, Student conduct, communication, inclusion and equity, ethics, policy, well-being, knowledge gathering.
Mental Health, Addictions and Well-Being
Education Law and Standards of Practice
Safe and Accepting Schools/Creation of a Positive School Climate
Parent Engagement and Communication
Practicum
Please access the vignette transcript document here: TEd-ViV Case 2_ Bullying & Safe Schools Transcript pdf