WHO IS INVOLVED? 1. Give three examples of things witnesses can do to support the person who is bullied. 2. In the following list, select all the words or phrases that are associated with adults’ role in mobilizing students who witness bullying at school. Role models Absolute authority Resource people Ongoing support Ensure safety Punish the person who bullies Accessibility No tolerance for bullying Resourcefulness of witnesses Climate of trust Skills Students’ independence Strict rules Open communication 3. Find the example in the following list that is not an example of a constructive way for teachers to encourage students to act as allies. Explore the situation and use the opportunity to facilitate the development of empathy and to enable the student to learn positive skills and attitudes. Offer a reward (for example, prizes or privileges) to those students who act as allies. Keep the lines of communication open by encouraging students to come and talk about their concerns. Recognize, validate and take seriously the fears and concerns of students who wish to act as allies. Encourage students to gain an understanding of the consequences of their actions (or their lack of action) and their individual responsibility as witnesses. 4. Please indicate whether the following statement is true or false. When a student who is a witness of bullying does not take action to become an ally, it is important that we let them know, gently but firmly, that we are disappointed that they did not assume their responsibility. True False 5. Give three examples that you have observed in your school of effective strategies for mobilizing and supporting witnesses and encouraging them to act as allies. (If you're a human, don't change the following field) Enter your name Your first name. Please enable Javascript to use this form. (If you're a human, don't change the following field) Enter your name Your first name. Please enable Javascript to use this form. (If you're a human, don't change the following field) Enter your name Your first name. Please enable Javascript to use this form.
