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No More Bystanders = No More Bullies
Activating Action in Educational Professionals
- Shona Anderson - Ontario Principals' Council
March 2011 | 176 pages | Corwin
One of the greatest challenges educators face in addressing bullying is recognizing when it's right in front of them. This practical guide gives administrators the steps for creating a school culture where staff members are equipped to stand up instead of stand by. Shona Anderson's seven-step framework arms educators with tools for strengthening their school culture, navigating the decision-making cycle, and prompting staff members to observe and take action.
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Preface
Introduction: Bullying and Bystanderism
1. The Team Approach to Safe Schools
I. Pre-Bystanderism
2. Personal History Primes Perceptions
3. Good Intentions Can Get Lost
II. Decision Making
4. Broken Culture – A Window of Opportunity
5. Math Can Make Bystanderism Manageable
6. What Supervision of Students Really Entails
7. The Importance of Being Able to Say What You Mean
8. Action at All Level
III. Post Bystandersim
9. Closing the Circle of Communication
Final Thoughts
Appendix
References
Index
"This book offers specific, concrete ways to assess a school’s current practices and implement practical strategies tailored to specific schools."
Lowndes Middle School, GA
"The author strikes a great balance between text, action ideas, and survey questions. With each chapter comes the opportunity to examine one’s school and apply the information to improve an existing situation."
Parkdale Elementary School, OR
"This text offers great activities for addressing bullying and changing school culture. I will use this resource repeatedly with respect to Safe and Supportive Schools and Positive Climates for Learning."
Vaughan Secondary School, Ontario, Canada
"This excellent resource gives teachers and administrators the strategies they need to move out of the role of bystander and improve school culture."
Spruce Ridge Community School, Ontario, Canada