Lesson Plan

Exploring Bullying Motivations

Students will explore the psychological and social factors behind bullying and learn to foster empathy towards peers.

Understanding bullying motivations helps students recognize harmful behaviors, encourages empathy, and contributes to a supportive classroom environment.

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Preparation and Material Review

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Conclusion and Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Understanding Bullying Dynamics

Introduce the topic. Emphasize that the purpose of this slide deck is to provide a visual understanding of the psychological and social factors contributing to bullying, and to create a foundation for empathetic discussion.

Psychological Factors

Discuss the various psychological factors that can lead to bullying behavior. Use anecdotes or examples if needed, and relate it back to how these factors impact behavior.

Social Factors

Shift focus to social factors. Encourage students to think about how external influences, such as peer pressure and societal norms, play a role in bullying.

Strategies to Counter Bullying

Preparation for group discussion. Ask students to reflect on the dynamics presented. Explain that the next step is a collaborative activity to explore strategies to counter bullying.

Conclusion

Conclude by summarizing the key points and reinforcing the role that both psychological and social factors play. Invite students to share any final thoughts or reflections.

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Discussion

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Why Do We Bully?

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