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 4.1: Conducting a Needs Analysis: Preparing for Change
Objectives of Chapter 4.1
Facilitation skills to be developed through this Chapter
Pre-chapter reading
Summary of current thinking and knowledge about carrying out a needs analysis: preparing for change
Responsibilities of the Chapter facilitators
Sequence of activities for Chapter 4.1
Activity 1 Playing detective
Activity 2 What do we mean by a needs analysis?
Activity 3 Problems and solutions
Activity 4 Understanding your school
Activity 5 Saboteur
Activity 6 Working group contract
References
Further reading and additional materials
Resource packs
Resource 1 Venn Diagram of Your School: Examples
Resource 2 'What would you do if'?'
Appendix 1 Carrying out a needs analysis
Chapter 4.2: Conducting a Needs analysis: Consultation and Evaluation
Objectives of Chapter 4.2
Facilitation skills to be developed through this Chapter
Pre-chapter reading
Summary of current thinking and knowledge about carrying out a needs analysis: consultation and evaluation
Responsibilities of the Chapter facilitators
Sequence of activities for Chapter 4.2
Activity 1 Arm folding
Activity 2 Map reversals
Activity 3 Brainstorming and Delphi Technique
Activity 4 Matching issue and method
Activity 5 What's wrong with the question?
Activity 6 Role-play
References
Further reading and additional materials
Resource packs
Resource 1 Ambiguous and leading questions
Chapter 4.3: The Management of Change at Policy Level
Objectives of Chapter 4.3
Facilitation skills to be developed through this Chapter
Pre-chapter reading
Summary of current thinking and knowledge about the management of change at policy level
Responsibilities of the Chapter facilitators
Sequence of activities for Chapter 4.3
Activity 1 Understanding school ethos and developing a vision for the school
Activity 2 Reviewing School Policy on Violence Reduction (30 minutes) Purpose
Activity 3 Managing change and improving practice inside and outside
Activity 4 Looking at ourselves
Activity 5 Looking at how we use our community to support behaviour in school
References
Further reading and additional materials
Resource packs
Resource 1 Aims and values of the school
Resource 2 Aspirations for an Emotionally Literate School
Resource 3 Looking at Ourselves
Resource 4 The role of a community support worker and supporting community involvement in school
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Section 4: Managing and Evaluating Change