Student Well-Being & Social-Emotional GrowthBullying in Schools
Over the last three decades, school shootings have become increasing more frequent. Why is this happening? Our Bullying in Schools course discusses the connections between school shootings, bullying, and gender and social demands placed on children in our schools. Bullying has reached disturbing levels across the country and no one is immune. We’ll discuss aspects of masculinity, social status, violence against girls, cyber-bullying, gay bashing, and adult bullying. This course introduces you to the effects bullying has on our communities and techniques for creating a caring learning environment for our children.
Course details+
Over the last three decades, school shootings have become increasing more frequent. Why is this happening? Our Bullying in Schools course discusses the connections between school shootings, bullying, and gender and social demands placed on children in our schools. Bullying has reached disturbing levels across the country and no one is immune. We’ll discuss aspects of masculinity, social status, violence against girls, cyber-bullying, gay bashing, and adult bullying. This course introduces you to the effects bullying has on our communities and techniques for creating a caring learning environment for our children.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recall the effects social status and masculinity have on bullying
- Recognize the signs of violence against girls and the gay community
- Identify aspects of cyber-bulling, adult bullying, and how bullying influences the economy
- Describe how to create kinder learning environments and cyberspaces
Syllabus & lessons+
Module 1 - Social Status
Module 2 - Violence Against Girls and Bashing
Module 3 - Cyber-Bulling and Adult Bullies
Module 4 - Bully Economy and Cyberspaces
Bullying in Schools Module 1
Social Status
Social status holds a lot of weight in schools. A lot of social pressure is hidden from parents, but children are bullied and tormented based on societal influences. In this module, we discuss the role that social status plays in school and factors that influence it. We also describe theories of masculinity and the role that it plays in violence and shootings.
- Social Status Wars
- Power of Wealth
- Theories of Masculinity
- White Supremacy
Bullying in Schools Module 2
Violence Against Girls and Bashing
Sexual harassment against girls and dating violence is very prevalent in schools. Jealousy and relationship troubles account for a lot of this violence and even some shootings. Module two discusses these aspects of violence, as well as violence against gay peers. Gay bashing includes abuse against people who identify themselves as gay. This module describes how typical gender roles play a role in violent behavior.
- Violence against Girls and School Shootings
- Flamboyant Heterosexuality
- “Coming Out” Still Unsafe
- Girl Bashing
Bullying in Schools Module 3
Cyber-Bulling and Adult Bullies
These days, bullying extends past face to face encounters and into cyberspace. There are multiple types of cyber-bullying that we examine in this module, as well as efforts that can be used to stop cyber-bullying. We also discuss bullying behaviors that adults engage in, as well as behaviors that involve ignoring and looking the other way when violence occurs.
- Types of Cyber-Bulling
- Efforts to Curb Cyber-Bullying
- Internet Addiction and Social Isolation
- Parent and Coach Bullies
Bullying in Schools Module 4
Bully Economy and Cyberspaces
Bullying affects the economy, future employment, workforces, and adult success. Competitive and punishment-oriented schools mirror the combative workforce. As children develop, bullying and emotional situations can undermine academic performance. In this final module of the course, we discuss the role bullying plays in the economy. Finally, we describe ways to create safer, more accepting schools.
- What is a Compassionate Economy?
- America vs. Europe
- U.S. Responses to School Shootings
- Creating Kinder Schools
Instructor+
Michael Fouse
Michael Fouse enlisted into the United States Army in November of 1992. In 1996 he attended the United States Army Special Forces Qualification course (Green Beret) from which he was awarded Honor Graduate. While in the military, Sergeant Fouse graduated with a Bachelor of Social Science and History from Thomas Edison State College. Sergeant First Class Fouse’s military education includes: Airborne school, Infantry Officer’s Basic Course, Ranger Course, Pathfinder Course, Military Freefall Parachutist course, Static Line Jumpmaster course, Military Freefall Jumpmaster course, Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) level C, USMC High Risk Personnel course, Civil Affairs course, Peacetime Governmental/Hostage Detention course, US Army Instructor training course, Special Forces Qualification Course (18B).
Prerequisites+
No prerequisites required.
Instructional materials+
All materials included in course.
System requirements+
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 10 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2019 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS version 11 or higher
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Amazon Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
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