Course Description

Bullying behaviors, whether they take place in person or online, have detrimental effects not only on the victims and survivors of the bullying, but also on the bullies themselves. They create scars that may never fully heal and that will have a formative influence on their future lives. Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that takes place online or through digital technology. It can include a range of behaviors such as cyberstalking, harassment, spreading rumors, and sharing embarrassing photos or videos. The anonymity and reach of the internet can make cyberbullying even more hurtful and difficult to escape than traditional forms of bullying.

Children and adolescents face an alarmingly high danger of being victimized by cyberbullying as a direct result of the meteoric rise in the use of social media platforms and digital activities (such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, Tik Tok amongst others) mainly due to the fact that it typically takes place through text messages, direct messaging, game applications, or online forums. Some forms of cyberbullying may also constitute illegal or criminal behavior depending on the circumstances.

Cyberbullying can have serious consequences for students, including depression, anxiety, and even suicide. It is important for educators to understand the different forms of cyberbullying and how to recognize it, in order to take action and create a safe and inclusive school environment for all students.

This training course is designed to provide educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, identify and respond to cyberbullying in the school environment and also is targeted providing teachers’ development on the issue. By the end of the course, educators will have a better understanding of cyberbullying, and will be equipped to create a safe and inclusive school environment for all students.

Learning Outcomes

Successful graduates of the course will have the knowledge and skills to do the following:

• Understand the different forms of cyberbullying and the ways to recognize it
• Learn strategies for preventing cyberbullying
• Understand the ways to respond to cyberbullying and to support students who have been bullied
• Develop the skills necessary to create a safe and inclusive school environment
• Know the psychological effects that may occur on people who are exposed to bullying
• Know the signs of cyberbullying, understand it better and learn strategies to prevent it
• Teach students about what cyberbullying behaviors are and why they’re wrong
• Create tolerance in the classroom
• Incorporate the internet and social media into lesson plans
• Work closely with parents to make them understand cyberbullying
• Implement anti-cyberbullying policies in the classroom

Course Details

 
TARGET GROUP

Professionals in the education sector (e.g., teachers, guidance counselors, principals, and administrators at elementary, middle, higher education, vocational institutions, kindergartens and pre-primary schools) and non-governmental organization (NGO) staff.

METHODOLOGY

Through interactive workshops, case studies and discussions, participants will learn about the different forms of cyberbullying, how to recognize it and the ways to prevent it. The course will also cover strategies for responding to cyberbullying, and how to support students who have been bullied. Participants will learn how to recognize the different forms of cyberbullying, such as cyberstalking, harassment, spreading rumors, and sharing embarrassing photos or videos. They will learn about the red flags to look out for and how to identify cyberbullying. It will include about strategies for preventing cyberbullying, including creating a positive school culture, educating students about digital responsibility and providing teacher training and also learn about the importance of digital literacy in preventing cyberbullying. Participants will gain knowladge about effective ways to respond to cyberbullying, including how to document, report and investigate cyberbullying incidents and how to support students who have been bullied. They will also have the opportunity to develop and present their own cyberbullying prevention plan.

Course Objectives

With this course you are able to;

• Explain cyberbullying conceptually
• Define cyberbullying
• Know the types of cyberbullying
• Be aware of cyberbullying behaviors arising from the negative use of information and communication technology tools
• Use the electronic communication tools it has for the purpose of correct communication.
• Be aware of the physical and psychological effects resulting from cyberbullying behaviors
• Define the causes of cyberbullying.
• Know the psychological effects that may occur on people who are exposed to bullying
• Know the signs of cyberbullying,  understand it better and learn strategies to prevent it
• Teach students about what cyberbullying behaviors are and why they’re wrong
• Create tolerance in the classroom
• Incorporate the internet and social media into lesson plans
• Work closely with parents to make them understand understand cyberbullying
• Implement anti-cyberbullying policies in the classroom

Tentative Schedule

Day 1 – ARRIVAL DAY

• Icebreaker activities
• Presentations of the participants’ schools
• Definition of cyberbullying

Day 2 – BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING

• The relationship between cyberbullying and traditional bullying
• Causes of cyberbullying
• Types of cyberbullying
• Symptoms of cyberbullying
• Symptoms that occur in the victims

Day 3 – IN-DEPTH CYBERBULLYING

• Children who are at a higher risk of being bullied
• Children who are at danger of bullying others
• Participant roles in circumstances involving bullying
• Virtual universe and online conduct Internet usage risks and cybercriminals
• Types and symptoms of cyberbullying
• Similarities and differences
• Impact on its victims, perpetrators, witnesses, families, and schools

Day 4 – PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION

•  What can teens, children and parents do to combat cyberbullying?
•  Protection methods
•  How to be a good digital student?
•  Cyberbullying example (Animation)
•  Implementing anti-bullying programs
•  Developing anti-bullying policies and procedures
•  Organizing an anti-bullying day
•  Involving pupils (peer education)

Day 5 – PREVENTION AND INVERVENTION IN SCHOOL

• Guidelines to create a safe classroom environment
• Activities to empower a safe classroom environment and develop social competences
• Schools bullying prevention programmes
• Having cooperative vs. competitive classrooms
• Building positive relationships in the school
• School policies to prevent and fight cyberbullying
• Improving children’s empathy and self-confidence
• Teaching children about tolerance and diversity
• Using nonviolent communication
• Monitoring children’s internet usage?
• Teaching children about Internet safety

Day 6 – WORKSHOP DAY

• Cultural and social perspectives and data on cyberbullying
• Building empathy confronting bullies
• Taking the power away from negative collusion
• Making surveys, publishing the results
• Applying conflict management
• Using drama technique

 Day 7 – DEPARTURE DAY

• Evaluation of the course
• Certificate ceremony
• Cultural activities

*The schedule describes likely activities but may differ significantly based on the requests of the participants, and the trainer delivering the specific session. Course modifications are subject to the trainer’s discretion. If you would like to discuss a specific topic, please indicate it at least 4 weeks in advance. Our courses usually include two cultural activities. Further information is available on the webpage of each course.