School Bullying and Violence: Taking Action
© Cowie, H., Jennifer, D., Chankova, D., Poshtova, T., Deklerck, J., Deboutte, G., Ertesvåg, S. K., Samuelsen, A. S., O'Moore, M., Minton, S. J., Ortega, R. & Sanchez, V. (2006)
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Chapter 2.1: What Does the WSA stand for?
Objectives of Chapter 2.1
Facilitation skills to be developed through this Chapter
Pre-chapter task
Summary of current thinking and knowledge about what the WSA stands for
Responsibilities of the Chapter facilitators
Sequence of activities for Chapter 2.1
Activity 1 Step I: Exchange of practical stories
Activity 2 Step II: Analysis of the various examples on the basis of the perspective exercise
Activity 3 Step III: supplying of information and analysis frameworks
Activity 4 Conclusion: Step III Overview of intervention models offered by the VISTA training package
Activity 5: Step IV: Debriefing process: The WSA: a definition
Activity 6 Evaluation of the meeting
References
Further reading and additional materials
Resource packs
Resource 1 Pre-chapter task
Resource 2 Worksheet 1
Resource 3 Worksheet 2
Resource 4 Worksheet 3
Resource 5 Overview of VISTA interventions
Resource 6 Worksheet 4
Chapter 2.2: How to Embed the Whole School Approach (WSA): The Challenge of Implementation
Objectives of Chapter 2.2
Facilitation skills to be developed through this Chapter
Pre-Chapter reading
Summary of current thinking and knowledge about how to embed the WSA
Responsibilities for the Chapter facilitators
Sequence of activities for Chapter 2.2
Activity 1: Introductory lecture Innovation in a knowledge society
Activity 2: Reflection in pairs
Activity 3: Lecture Part 2: Aspects of implementation
Activity 4: Individual reflection and discussion in pairs
Activity 5: Lecture Part 3: Resistance and barriers in innovations
Activity 6: Individual reflection and group discussions
References
Further reading and additional materials
Chapter 2.3: Creating a Positive School Ethos of Non-Violence and Respect through 'Linkedness'
Objectives of Chapter 2.3
Facilitation skills to be developed through this Chapter
Pre-Chapter reading
Summary of current thinking and knowledge about creating a positive school ethos of non-violence and respect through 'Linkedness'
Responsibilities of the Chapter facilitators
Sequence of activities for Chapter 2.3
Activity 1: Working with 'Linkedness'
References
Further reading and additional materials
Resource packs
Resource 1: The Fundamentals of 'Linkedness'
Resource 2: The Prevention Pyramid
Chapter 2.4: Working with Parents
Objectives of Chapter 2.4
Facilitation skills to be developed through this Chapter
Pre-Chapter reading
Summary of current thinking and knowledge about working with parents
Responsibilities of the Chapter facilitators
Sequence of activities for Chapter 2.4
Activity 1: Understanding Parents' Concerns and Perspectives around Violence in Schools
Activity 2: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Being Victimised
Activity 3 Considering what Parents Can Do if their Children/Teenagers Report Having Been Victimised
Activity 4 Considering what Parents Can Do if their Children Teenagers Have Been Involved in Victimising Others
References
Further reading and additional materials
Resource packs
Resource 1: Answer grid
Resource 2: Answer grid
Chapter 2.5: Working with Teachers
Objectives of Chapter 2.5
Facilitation skills to be developed through this Chapter
Pre-chapter reading
Summary of current thinking and knowledge about working with teachers
Responsibilities of the Chapter facilitators
Sequence of activities for Chapter 2.5
Activity 1 Teachers' Attitudes and Beliefs around Intervening in Situations of Violence and Harassment
Activity 2 Elucidating Reflective Practice amongst Educators
Activity 3 Thinking about Preventative Policy
Activity 4 Planning Preventative Work in the Classroom
References
Further reading and additional materials
Resource packs
Resource Packs & Videos for Schools
Chapter 2.6: Dealing With Indiscipline and Disruption
Objectives of Chapter 2.6
Facilitation skills to be developed through this Chapter
Pre-chapter reading
Summary of current thinking and knowledge about dealing with indiscipline and disruption
Responsibilities of the Chapter facilitators
Sequence of activities for Chapter 2.6
Activity 1 Speaking With Ourselves
Activity 2 Speaking and creating with others
Activity 3 Matching Behaviour Problems with Strategies for Prevention
Activity 4 Sharing and building our knowledge, ideas and values
Activity 5 Consolidating Meanings
References
Further reading and additional materials
Resource packs
Resource 1 Behaviour problems, features and risks
Resource 2 Behaviour Problems and Strategies for Prevention
Resource 3 Presentation
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Section 2: The Whole School Approach