What can teachers do to help prevent bullying? 1. Give three examples of teaching strategies based on empowerment. 2. Select all the words or phrases in the following list that are associated with the positive use of adult power on young people. Healthy development Encourage Obey Believing in others’ ability Having the answers Seeing strengths Trust Demanding without explaining Listening Punishment Questioning yourself Imposing rules Explaining Leaving alone Scolding Speaking loudly Consequences for one’s actions Encouraging participation Lecturing someone Using your size 3. Choose the sentence in the following list that is not an example of the way in which developing healthy self-esteem in students contributes to bullying prevention. When we accept ourselves as we are, we don’t need to put down others to feel more powerful. When we are rewarded and publicly recognized for our successes (whether at an academic, athletic or interpersonal level), we are more likely to believe in our own essential value. When we believe we have value as a human being, we are more able to recognize the value of other human beings. When we believe we have fundamental rights as human beings (for example, to be safe, strong and free), we are more likely to respect these rights in others. 4. Please indicate whether the following statement is true or false. A person can have a big ego and boast a great deal yet still not have solid and strong self-esteem. q4a True False 5. Give three examples of empowerment-based interactions between students and staff members that you have observed in your school. (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.
