Lesson+9+Post


 * Lesson 9 Post (8/9/2011)**


 * What procedures are in place in your school to help you deal with potentially violent situations?**

We have a police officer on campus everyday. He is out and about at lunch and after school. The administrators also come out at lunch, during passing periods and after school. We also have 2 campus monitors that roam the campus all day long.


 * Read Pages 25 - 27 in the Professional Teachers Handbook. Describe effective strategies that could work with your students to help them deal with bullies.**

Our Health class does a unit on bullying and the students make posters to hang around the school to prevent bullying. I think I would talk to the student and let them know that I see that he/she is being bullied. I might also talk to the bully and let that student know that I see that behavior. I would definitely put a stop to the bullying in my classroom. Most likely I would refer the student to his/her counselor or let the counselor know because I’m so afraid of not handling the situation correctly and as I have mentioned before the counselor are trained to handle these situations correctly.


 * What are some effective ways to deal with students who exhibit potentially violent behaviors?**

Treat the student respectfully. Do not provoke the student or confront the student in front of the class. Find out about the student and try to create some kind of bond or relationship with the student and watch out for things that “trigger” violent behavior. Allow the student to leave the room if he/she feels that an “episode” is coming on.


 * In what ways can you help potential victims of bullying become proactive in preventing incidents?**

I can help the student recognize the signs of bullying. I can build up the students self esteem. I don’t know if this would make the situation worse, but maybe have that student be the homework stamper or paper collector. I can be a positive role model.


 * Describe a situation you have had in your classroom where peer mediation would have been helpful. Explain how this technique could be used.**

The first year I was teaching, two of my students had a disagreement in class. I talked to both of the students and I thought the issue was resolved. When the bell rang next thing I know the two students were ready to fight outside of my classroom. Luckily, the campus monitor was able to stop it. Hopefully, with peer mediation both students would have really resolved the issue instead of just telling me that everything was okay.