In class, we watched part of a documentary about bullying and how it effected the students that were followed. Most of them dreaded going to school because of the bullies, some became depressed, and still others committed suicide. As a future educator, I need to think of some ways to deflect bullying in the classroom, and what to do for my students that are bullied. I think that the biggest thing I could do is to establish a system of respect from day one. I would emphasize that we should respect each other, and model that for my students. I would make them all feel that they are important and that they have value. In doing this, the students will observe what it means to be respect and to show respect and will start showing it to others. I would also try to establish the classroom as a "no judgment zone", and make it a place where all students can share what is on their minds without being judged or made fun of. It would also give them a platform to talk about things that bother them or tell about how someone is being mean to them so that those issues can be addressed. I will have to research some ways to help stop bullying when it happens, but I would think the number one thing to do would be to encourage the students to tell someone, whether a teacher, parent, or counselor. Then, the adult could look into it and help address the problem. I would just try to find a method that works, because no child should be bullied or made to feel insignificant.
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