Curriculum and

Program Planning

III

Session 3

Cindy Kwan

Mothercraft College

AGENDA

Conflict Resolution,

Bullying and the School

Age Child:

• Bullying defined

• Problem solving

approaches

• Shared learning

experiences

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“Bullying is defined as a form of repeated,

persistent and aggressive behaviour directed

at an individual or individuals that is intended to

cause (or should be known to cause) fear and

distress and/or harm to another person's body,

feelings, self-esteem or reputation. Bullying

occurs in a context where there is a real or

perceived power imbalance.”

Retrieved Feb. 11, 2017 from Ministry of Education website:

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html

Ministry of Education: Bullying

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“Power imbalance between the pupil and the individual based on factors such as size, strength, age, intelligence, peer group power, economic status, social status, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, family circumstances, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, disability, or the receipt of special education”

Retrieved from: TDSB “Promoting A Positive School Climate” http://www2.tdsb.on.ca/ppf/uploads/files/live/98/1195.pdf on Feb. 15, 2017

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Ministry of Education: Bullying “Bullying can be:

• Physical – hitting, shoving, stealing or damaging property

• Verbal – name calling, mocking, or making sexist, racist or homophobic comments

• Social – excluding others from a group or spreading gossip or rumours about them

• Electronic (commonly known as cyberbullying) – spreading rumours and hurtful comments through the use of cellphones, e-mail, text messaging and social networking sites”

Retrieved Feb. 11, 2017 from Ministry of Education website:

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html

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Did you know... • Kids Help Phone: almost 3,500 KHP

counselling sessions/year relate to bullying

• In Canada, a child/teen is bullied every 7

minutes on the playground*

• More than 60% of the time bullying stops

when a bystander intervenes**

• When peers intervene, most incidents stop

within 10 seconds*** * From Bullying.org Where You Are Not Alone. (n.d.). Bullying Basics. Retrieved

from http://www.bullying.org/htm/main.cfm?content=1084

**Kids Help Phone. (October 2012). If you are witnessing bullying. Retrieved

from http://kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/InfoBooth/Bullying/Are-You-A-Bystander.aspx

***PREVNet. (n.d.). Bullying Statistics. Retrieved from http://www.prevnet.ca/research/bullying-statistics

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Amanda Todd’s story

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOHXGNx-

E7E (2012)

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRidpO7kU

O0 (37.35)

Update in Amanda’s case (Jan, 25, 2017):

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-

columbia/amanda-todd-aydin-coban-1.3951334

• How did we fail Amanda? Look at all systems…

this is a complex case. Original Slide by: Minodora Grigorescu, adapted by Cindy Kwan

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Image from: http://ontario.psac.com/harassment-and-bullying-forms-workplace-violence

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Taking Action: Bullying

• The following slides highlight

different initiatives focused on

the issue of bullying

• Consider: what could you be

doing from a CPP perspective to

address/prevent bullying?

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Bullying Awareness and

Prevention Week • Legislative Assembly of Ontario: week

beginning on the third Sunday of November

(e.g. November 20-26, 2016)

• Ontario students, school staff and parents

encouraged to learn more about bullying and

its effect on student learning and well-being.

Retrieved from Ministry of Education website, Feb. 11, 2017;

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html

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Bullying Awareness and

Prevention Week • “Schools are encouraged to be creative during Bullying Awareness

and Prevention Week and to share stories and samples of their work.

• Schools have been asked to create artwork posters during Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week that focus on a relevant theme. Each school can submit artwork for possible use on the ministry website or for future Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week materials.

• The ministry also encourages schools to send student artwork and success stories about their Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week activities

• By organizing Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week activities, schools will be effecting positive change in student achievement and well-being.”

Retrieved from Ministry of Education website, Feb. 11, 2017;

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html

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Safe School Teams Each school has a Safe Schools Team:

• Required by Ministry of Education

• responsible for school safety

• Parent representatives, students, school principal, teachers, non-teaching staff, and community partner

• Plan activities for bullying awareness and prevention, engage the whole school community (students, parents, teachers and school staff)

From: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html

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Safe School Teams Some examples of activities:

– Organize campaigns (e.g. Pink t-shirt day) that

promote tolerance and inclusiveness

– Organize an assembly that features student-

produced drama presentations about the impact

of bullying.

– Organize a poster-making campaign based on

the theme of bullying prevention and present the

final posters at a Bullying Awareness and

Prevention Week assembly.

From: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html

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Resources for you

Safe Schools what is ministry doing?:

• http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/m

inistry.html

Safe Schools: what are schools doing?

• http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/s

chools.html

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Pink Shirt Day: Feb. 22, 2017

More Resources:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/bulli

ed-student-tickled-pink-by-

schoolmates-t-shirt-campaign-

1.682221

http://pinkshirtday.ca

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What Parents Can Expect if Child is being bullied?

• “Your child's teacher or another teacher your child trusts may

be able to solve the problem or may have suggestions about

the kind of help your child needs.

• Talk to your principal, if you would like to learn more about the

services available through the school.

• School staff are expected to make every effort to fully

investigate your concerns, while protecting students' privacy.

• Teachers should discuss bullying openly in class and help

students understand the importance of respect, caring about

the feelings of others, and friendship.

Retrieved from Ministry of Education website, Feb. 17, 2017

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/expect.html

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What Parents Can Expect if Child is being bullied? • “Ask to see your school's code of conduct, which sets out how

students, teachers, and other members of the school

community should behave towards one another.

• Ask to see your school's bullying-prevention policy. The policy

outlines what the school staff can do to solve the problem.

• All school staff must report incidents of bullying to the

principal. School staff who work directly with students must

respond to any incidents of bullying.

• If, after a reasonable amount of time, you are not satisfied with

the school's response, you may contact the supervisory officer

of your school board.”

Retrieved from Ministry of Education website, Feb. 17, 2017

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/expect.html

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Resources: What to do if child is bullied

• http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/expect.html

• http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/learn.html

• http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/multi/english/BullyingEN.pdf

• http://www.tdsb.on.ca/HighSchool/CaringSafeSchools/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx

• http://www.tdsb.on.ca/ContactUs/StepstoAddressQuestionsConcerns.aspx

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Ontario’s Progressive Discipline Approach Principals choose from range of options to deal with bullying:

• An apology for a hurtful or disrespectful comment

• A review of the expectations for the student

• A meeting with parents/guardians

• Anger management counselling

• Suspension

• Expulsion if student was previously suspended for bullying and continues to present unacceptable risk

• Rules apply to elementary and secondary students

• Schools provide support to all students involved: those bullied, witnesses, student engaged in bullying behaviour

From: Bullying: We Can All Help Stop it , A Guide for Parents of Elementary and

Secondary School Students Spring 2013,

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/multi/english/BullyingEN.pdf

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RECE

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Ministry of Education, Policy/Program Memorandum

No. 144, Subject “Bullying Prevention and Intervention”

“In the course of a day, there are many ‘teachable moments’ when issues appear to arise. Prompt intervention with a few moments of coaching and support at these critical times can help all children and youth, including those who may be at risk, to develop the skills and understanding that they need to maintain positive relationships with others. Such interactions that students have with their teachers, other school staff, and fellow students, as well as with principals, vice-principals, their parents, and others, can be used to help them improve their social skills.

From: Ministry of Education Policy/Program Memorandum Page 5

No. 144 http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/extra/eng/ppm/144.pdf

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Promoting Positive School Climate Guiding Principles:

• Everyone has a role to play in building a positive school climate; requires whole school approach (active involvement of school leaders, staff members, students, parents/guardians and community members) committed to a shared vision of a safe, inclusive accepting school community.

• Focus on developing healthy relationships throughout the school community among students and adults, and between adults and students.

• Embed principles of equity and inclusive education in all aspects of the learning environment, and in all school and board operations, to support the well-being and achievement of all students.

• No single solution can guarantee the creation and maintenance of a positive school climate. Success requires an ongoing, comprehensive and collaborative effort by everyone involved.

From Ministry of Education: Introduction to Promoting a Positive School

Climate, http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/IntroDocEng.pdf

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From Ministry of Education: Introduction to Promoting a Positive School

Climate, http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/IntroDocEng.pdf

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Resource: What can you do?

• http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/pare

nts/climate.html

• http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/extra/eng

/ppm/144.pdf

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Conflict resolution It is usually done in a classroom with all the

students involved in a situation.

5 Steps:

1. Identify the source of the conflict

2. Look beyond the incident/ gather information

3. Request solutions

4. Let each party identify solutions that will work

5. Come to an agreement Original Slide by: Minodora Grigorescu

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Class discussions/Shared experiences

How is this information influencing

Curriculum development/planning