Chris' Portfolio Page
This portfolio is to track my instructional design process throughout the semester. It is evolving and will include much of the framework of my design.
Proposed Project
Creating a Bully Free Environment
- Professional development course for educators Pre-K and up on creating a bully free environment in their classroom
- Focus will be on research that has proven to effectively decrease bullying
- Local knowledge sources as well as traditional knowledge sources will be used
- Topics to be addressed
- Understanding those involved in bullying
- The bully
- The victim
- The bystander
- Successful anti-bullying programs
- Developing a caring community
- Understanding those involved in bullying
Needs Assessment
*Instructional problem: A child's safety is main priority for educators. Recently bullying has been thrust into the media with several deaths the result of bullying. Educators should be prepared to deal bullying in their classroom.
*Statistical Evidence: According to the U. S. Health, Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Bureaus, 2.5 out of every 10 teachers see nothing wrong with bullying. In addition teachers only intervene and stop bullying in only 15 out of every 100 bullying incidents they are faced with.
*Local Knowledge: I have had the benefit of interviewing Dr. Thomas Lickona. He is a developmental psychologist and Professor of Education at the State University of New York at Cortland. He has done award-winning work in teacher education and currently directs the for the Fourth and Fifth “R’s” (Respect and Responsibility). Here is statement on peer cruelty and bullying in schools. Lickona on peer cruelty
*Learner Profile: Course takers are any educator who is in daily contact with children or youth. All participants will be considered adult learners. They will range in education from early childhood providers with possibly no post secondary schooling, high school degree or equivilant, to post graduate teachers. They will all share the same characteristic that they work and educate children.
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Course Performance Objectives
1. Particpants will continuously reflect on their experiences through discussion with classmates about their experiences with bullying.
2. Using the resources provided, participants will classify the characteristics of the bully, victim and bystander in written form using a table.
3. Using a hypothetical bullying scenario participants will provide a solution to properly dealing with the bully, victim and bystander, participants will develop a written plan of action.
4. Using the resources provided, participants will create a lesson plan that will promote a caring community in their classroom.
5. Participants will use examples and research to create a presentation on their own purposed anti-bullying program to be presented to school staff using Powerpoint.
Task Analysis:
Course Purpose: As a result of participating in this training, participants will gain an understanding of the three parties involved in the bullying cycle. Participants will also gain skills and knowledge to create a plan for a bully-free environment in their school.
Unit Goals
Unit 1: Understanding the Bullying Cycle
This unit will provide participants with knowledge of the three parties involved in the bullying cycle: the bully, the victim and the bystander.
At the end of this unit, participants will:
- Identify characteristics of the bully, victim and bystander
- State how the effects bullying has on the community
- Demonstrate they know how to interact with the parties involved in the bullying cycle to stop an incident of bullying
Unit 2: Developing a Caring Community This unit will provide participants with an understanding that creating a cooperative learning community is one way to combat bullying in the classroom.
At the end of this unit, participants will:
- Demonstrate they can create a lesson plan that includes that incorporates
Unit 3: Anti-Bullying Programs
This unit will provide participants with examples and statistics of successful anti-bullying progams.
At the end of this unit, participants will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of anti-bullying techniques
Prerequisite Skills
Essential Prerequisites
Participants will need to possess:
- A basic understanding of bullying issues in schools
- Some classroom teaching experience or experience in a child care setting
- Knowledge of how to use computer tools and internet
Supportive Prerequisites
This course will be more effective and useful for those participants who:
- Have an interest in promoting a safe environemnt for childen and youth
- Are intrinsically-motivated to complete an online course
- Want to become a leader in anti-bulllying in their school
- Have an interest in the bullying epidemic seen in the media
