Understanding Bullying
Behaviors: From the Experts Jared R. Rawlings
The topic of safe, equitable and inclusive music education can be approached from many perspectives. In the last decade or so, the issue of bullying in schools has received increas- ing attention. While it has its unique questions and challenges, it shares many characteristics with other topics that address safe, equitable and inclusive education: the fostering of a civil and democratic environment for teaching and learning, the centrality of students’ safety and wellbeing to the educational endeavor, and the importance of maintaining respectful interper- sonal relationships in a community of learners. In this column, Jared Rawlings offers a valu- able range of sources to inform music teachers about the ways of bullying in the classroom, strategies for breaking the cycle of aggression, and ideas for creating a safe learning environ- ment for all students.
Books
Beane, A. L. (1999). The bully free classroom: Over 100 tips and strategies for teachers K-8. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit.
As the title suggests, this book provides teachers with strategies for creating a school environment free of bullying behaviors. The strategies are suggested for use with elemen- tary and middle school students; however, parents and school administrators can benefit from this book. Allan Beane designed this user- friendly book to provide teachers with strate- gies that take little to no preparation time and no specialized materials. Activities and graphic organizers ready for student use are included with the book. (ISBN: 1575420547)
Breakstone, S., Dreiblatt, M., & Dreiblatt, K. (2013). How to stop bullying and social aggression: Elementary grade lessons and activities that teach empathy, friend- ship, and respect. New York, NY: Con- stable & Robinson.
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With a focus on elementary students, the au- thors of this book provide research-driven strat- egies for encouraging peer connectedness. The book begins with a section dedicated to provid- ing a foundational understanding of youth vio- lence, respect, and bullying behaviors. Lessons and activities promoting pro-social behavior and creating empathy in the classroom are included for teachers and other stakeholders in education. (ISBN: 620872185)
Coloroso, B. (2008). The bully, the bullied, and the bystander: From preschool to high school: How parents and teachers can help break the cycle of violence. New York, NY: Collins Living.
Internationally recognized speaker and consul- tant on parenting, school discipline, and restor- ative justice, Barbara Coloroso writes a practi- cal guide on the subject of bullying. This book provides a unique angle as it is intended for an audience of parents of children who have been the victims or perpetrators of bullying behav- ior. Strategies for parents to take if their child has committed bullying behaviors, as well as for parents to help the bullied child heal are a hallmark of this book. A section on cyberbully- ing is included. (ISBN: 0061744603)
Jimerson, S. R., Swearer, S. M., & Espelage, D. L. (2010). Handbook of bullying in schools: An international perspective. New York, NY: Routledge.
As the leading researchers in educational psychology on the topic of bullying in schools, this edited handbook provides an international scope for bullying behaviors. Research-driven descriptions, empirical evaluations of interven- tion programs, and historical accounts of anti- bullying programs are included. This handbook is an indispensable centerpiece to researchers in school climate and youth violence. (ISBN: 0805863931)
Book & Media Reviews
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