REFLECT AND SHARE EXERCISE
- Bullying is more prevalent in schools in lower socio-economic areas or
with poor academic records.
----True/False----
- Relatively little bullying is found in the primary or junior grades.
----True/False----
- Students who bully are usually the unpredictable, aggressive class
troublemakers.
----True/False----
- Students who bully suffer emotional and social problems as a
consequence of their behaviour.
----True/False----
- Students who bully and those who are targeted by bullying form two
distinct and separate groups.
----True/False----
- Those who are targeted by bullying often bring the trouble
on themselves.
----True/False----
- Bystanders often agree with the actions of the person who is bullying.
----True/False----
- Bullying behaviour among students is best handled with a peer
mediated, conflict resolution process.
----True/False----
- Parenting styles influence bullying behaviour.
----True/False----
- Using cooperative learning strategies is a proven way to influence
positive social behaviour.
----True/False----
- Teachers intervene in about two-thirds of bullying situations.
----True/False----
- Not enough teachers consistently intervene to stop homophobic slurs,
put-downs, and harassment.
----True/False----
- Punitive behaviour codes and “zero tolerance” policies are effective ways
to prevent bullying
----True/False----
- In a study of 35 countries, Canada ranked near the top in terms of
bullying prevention.
----True/False----
(For answers visit the Bullying Prevention section in the Professional Learning
Module on the Safe@School website: www.safeatschool.ca.)