Methods And Strategies To Reduce Violence In Schools – Erasmus+ Teacher Training Courses

Course Description

This course is designed to provide teachers with the knowledge and tools necessary to address violence in schools effectively. Participants will begin by exploring the concept of bullying and its various forms, including physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying. Through engaging discussions, they will gain insights into the psychological and emotional impacts of bullying on victims, emphasizing the importance of empathy and compassion in addressing such challenges.

The course will also highlight the roles of observers, bullies, and the broader school community in fostering a safe environment. Teachers will learn constructive intervention techniques and practical bullying prevention methods, including the development of intervention plans tailored to their specific school contexts.

By the end of the course, participants will have a clear understanding of school violence and its implications. They will be equipped with actionable steps to create a safe and respectful school environment. Furthermore, teachers will leave with a concrete action plan and a supportive network to sustain efforts in reducing violence and promoting well-being within their schools.

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Methodologies Of The Course

This course adopts an interactive and practical approach to equip teachers with the skills needed to address and prevent violence in schools. The methodologies include:

Case Study Analysis
Role-Playing Activities
Workshops and Group Discussions
Action Plan Development
Interactive Presentations and Debates
Collaborative Problem-Solving.
Feedback and Reflection

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course;

Participants will have a foundational understanding of school violence and its implications.
Participants will learn about effective prevention strategies and the importance of community involvement.
Participants will have actionable strategies to promote a positive school climate.
Participants will gain skills in resolving conflicts and mediating disputes effectively.
Participants will leave with a concrete action plan and a network of support for reducing violence in their schools

Objectives:

To understand what bullying is and its forms.
To identify the different types of bullying: physical, verbal, social, and cyber.
To understand the psychological and emotional effects of bullying on victims.
To discuss the roles of observers and bullies.
To develop empathy and compassion skills.
Learn how to intervene constructively
To learn bullying prevention methods.
Develop intervention plans.
Reinforce the importance of respect and solidarity.
To define the roles of teachers, students and family in creating a safe school environment and well-being.

Type of Certification Awarded

1. Certificate of Attendance

2. Europass Certificate (if requested)

Our courses are designed and delivered in compliance with the quality standards of the Erasmus+ Key Action 1 Quality Standards for Courses.

Schedule of the activities

Online Meeting Program

– Meeting with the trainer

– Presentation of info pack

– Q & A session

Introduction to the concept of bullying and school violence.

- Information about school violence, bullying, statistics and its impact on victims.
- Group activity: Creation of a “types of bullying notebook” in which teachers write examples and illustrations for each type.
- Making posters and posters on the importance of reducing bullying in WordArt.

Impact of bullying

- Case studies: Analysis of real-life situations illustrating the impact of bullying.
- Small group discussions: How victims feel and how teachers should react when they observe bullying.
- Personal diary: Teachers can write about their feelings about bullying, both as victims and as observers.
- Mind map method to include the psychological and emotional effects of bullying on victims.

Compassion and empathy

- Drama role-playing: simulated bullying scenarios in which participants can learn to intervene positively.
- Discussion on empathy: What does it mean to be empathic? How does empathy help us to combat bullying?
- Drama method: Group activities that promote collaboration and empathy.

Prevention and intervention strategies

- Brainstorming method: What can we do to prevent bullying at school?
- Develop a comprehensive action plan tailored to participants’ specific school contexts
- Share ideas and develop collaboration networks among participants

Promoting a respectful environment

Define responsibility: What can each of us do to create a positive school environment?
Thinking Hats Method: Teachers will make the 6 cardboard hats and each group will present a poster on the topic of bullying from the perspective of the hat they wear.
Final Evaluation and Certification

Evaluation

- Final questionnaire to assess learning and perceptions about bullying as well as feedback on the activities.

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