Instructor: Miss Conduct
Office: The Principal's Office
Office Hours: By appointment only
Course Description:
This course is designed to teach students about the nature of bullying, its effects on victims, and strategies for preventing and responding to bullying behavior. Topics covered will include:
* What is bullying?
* The different types of bullying
* The effects of bullying on victims
* How to prevent bullying
* How to respond to bullying behavior
* Resources for victims of bullying
Required Texts:
* None
Grading:
* Class participation: 30%
* Quizzes: 20%
* Projects: 50%
Course Requirements:
* Students are expected to attend all classes and participate in discussions.
* Students are expected to complete all quizzes and projects on time.
* Students are expected to treat each other with respect.
Course Policies:
* No late assignments will be accepted.
* Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
* Students who bully other students will be subject to disciplinary action.
Course Schedule:
Week 1: Introduction to Bullying
* What is bullying?
* The different types of bullying
* The effects of bullying on victims
Week 2: Causes of Bullying
* Why do people bully?
* Risk factors for bullying behavior
* Protective factors against bullying behavior
Week 3: Preventing Bullying
* School-based bullying prevention programs
* Classroom-based bullying prevention strategies
* Individual strategies for preventing bullying
Week 4: Responding to Bullying
* What to do if you are bullied
* What to do if you see someone being bullied
* Reporting bullying behavior
Week 5: Resources for Victims of Bullying
* Counseling services
* Support groups
* Online resources
Final Project:
Students will complete a final project that demonstrates their understanding of the concepts covered in the course. Projects may include:
* Developing a bullying prevention program for your school or community
* Conducting a research study on the effects of bullying
* Writing a blog post or article about bullying
Note: This syllabus is subject to change at the instructor's discretion.