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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for teachers, leaders, support staff, and volunteers working schools who have a duty of care for children. You can use the hashtag #FLbullying to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered
- Current data on student reporting of bullying
- Research based insights to help educators understand the complexity of bullying
- Strategies at student level, classroom level and school level
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Reviews summary
Practical strategies for school bullying response
According to students, this course offers invaluable, practical strategies for responding to bullying, making it highly relevant for educators. Learners praise its comprehensive coverage across student, classroom, and school levels, often finding it a well-structured resource. While it's particularly seen as an absolute godsend for new teachers, some experienced professionals found certain parts a bit basic or repetitive, wishing for more advanced psychological frameworks or real-life case studies. Overall, it provides crucial knowledge and actionable tools.
Highly beneficial for those new to teaching.
"As a new teacher, this course was an absolute godsend."
"Still, a good foundational course for beginners."
"It provided me with the tools and confidence I needed to address bullying effectively."
Offers a thorough overview from various levels.
"The focus on student, classroom, and school level interventions was very comprehensive."
"The course breaks down complex issues into manageable parts."
"Learned a lot about the current data on bullying. The content was well-structured."
Provides actionable tools for bullying prevention.
"This course provided invaluable, practical strategies for dealing with bullying. I feel much more confident now."
"The strategies were actionable, particularly the classroom-level ones."
"It provided me with the tools and confidence I needed to address bullying effectively."
Could benefit from more real-life examples.
"I wish there were more real-life case studies, but overall, it's very helpful for teachers."
"It could benefit from more interactive elements."
May be too basic for seasoned professionals.
"While the information was sound, some parts felt a bit basic for experienced teachers."
"I was hoping for more advanced psychological frameworks."
"I was expecting more innovative approaches rather than just a rehash of well-known information."
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Bullying in Schools: How Should Teachers Respond?.
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