...“Bullying-within the school systems” Bullying continues to be a persistent problem in schools today, but with students, parents, administrators and teachers working together, we can hope to attempt to decrease the situation. Bullying has not only ruined the lives of victims, but the bullies lives themselves as well. Students throughout the world are verbally and physically assaulted by their peers every day. At school, bullies rip their victim's self-esteem to shreds while the bully’s self-esteem is considerably higher. While bullying appears to be impossible to eliminate, progress can be made in the fight against bullies and bullying with the proper training and skills given to all parties involved. This is definitely possible if parents step up and get involved, and also if students are taught how to identify bullying and/or bullies and quite possibly how to aide in stopping the action(s). Teachers also need to be properly trained on how to stand up for and support the victims and yet learn to deal with the bullies. These are all possible solutions that would most definitely aide in bringing the issue of bullying to its knees if not its demise. There are many ways that this ending result may be accomplished. Let’s look back at how it is defined and how it started many years ago. Bullying is defined as- “to treat abusively: to affect by means of force or coercion.” (Merriam-Webster) This is ever so true and present even back in 1963 when bullying...
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...Proposal for Cyber Bullying I. Introduction A. Topic 1) Research Question: Does Cyber Bullying among children and teens create a bad environment? 2) Working Thesis: Cyber bullying creates a toxic and unsafe environment because it leads those who get terrorized into getting harmed or damaged. 3) Angle: Cyber bullying has been around for a while and starts to grow larger as technology advances. Unfortunately awareness remains the same as well as parents and adults being unaware due to the fact that they were raised in a different era which may be difficult to relate to. B. Context 1) Cyber bullying has always been controversial because of the great toll that children and teens take when they get harassed at such a young age. Also, who is supposed to be held responsible for these kinds of actions? 2) Having a close family member be a massive victim of cyber bullying, I have witnessed, took action, and experienced many things involving the harassing, positive and negative. C. Audience 1) There are many types of audience this can apply to, mainly those around the victims of the cyber bullies. This includes the victims, bullies, parents of both, school administrators, and those who witness the harassing and such. 2) My secondary audience will be my professor and my classmates, some of whom may have experienced or knows someone who has been cyber bullied. 3) My audience will have similar opinions and will most likely be on my side. II. Evidence A. Research collected...
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...researched the different types of bullying, it informed me that bullying is more than what the eye sees, throughout most of my film production there is bullying featured. For this investigation I analysed three pieces of text, two newspaper articles and one movie. What I discovered was that most representations of bullying are verbal, physical and physiological bullying. However there are some exceptions to this in the film catfish where most of the interactions are done through social media. I research a lot of ways of how bullying is acted around us for example verbal, physical and physiological bullying are the main types. To display what I have learnt and show my knowledge of representations in the media of bullying I decided to produce a short film to show different aspects of bullying, using my investigation to help me to conform to the typical representations of bullying in this day and age. I took inspiration from different anti-bullying campaigns videos and pictures on the internet where the bully is shown to be bigger and stronger than the victim; therefore I took the same approach to my short film that I produced. I used the different types of bullying within my film with the bully shown to be angry and telling the victim what to do then the bully follows the victim around and eventually leading to the bully using physical actions to hurt the victim. In many of the different video’s I viewed on various websites they were all trying to tackle bullying many within the children...
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...Cyber-bullying A paper by Oliver Weston 1) In text 1 ’’One in five children is victim of cyber-bullying – with girls targeted the most’’ by Nina Lakhani. The text starts with an introduction where we get to know that one in five people has felt affected of cyber-bullying and how especially girls is more exposed to the cyber-bullying shows new research from the Anglia Ruskin University. The angle on cyber-bullying in this text is clear. Non-tolerance and understanding for the ones behind the Internet bullying and sympathy for the victims whom is tragically put in this horrible situation. This is shown with a short recount of the horrible story of Holly Grogan who in 2009 jumped of a bridge and committing suicide as a result of cyber-bullying. As Mr Walker describes it ‘’ they cannot come home from school, shut their bedroom door and feel safe, because as soon as they switch on the computer or receive a text, the potential is there’’. With this Mr Walker believes that it is impossible to fight the cyber-bullying in the modern world where technology plays a big part because no matter how far away from the actual bullies the victims get, they can still reach them through internet, cell phones etc. In text 2 the opinion on cyber-bullying is a little different from text 1. The text is primarily dealing with a concrete example about a person calling him/herself Dan who is the name of his/her digital alter ego. Dan believes that the Internet isn’t as bad as some people make...
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...Theme/Topic: Bullies in School 2. Angle: I agree with Mr. Smith the editor when he stated bulling in schools can be reduced. 3. Purpose and Thesis: I am writing to support Mr. Smith the editor ideas along with adding additional ideas. Thesis: I agree with Mr. Smith because he stated school bullying can be reduced and it can! I think in order to reduce bullying in school every school official should have a clearly understanding what bullying actually is. 4. Reader/Audience Profile: The reader’s expectations consist of keeping them interested in what I am presenting, and to make them believe what I am presenting is true. I plan to accommodate them by presenting very good accurate information and using the correct tone throughout. I think the readers will have agreeable attitudes towards the issue of school bullying. I think the readers will feel the same way when it comes to how schools are lacking to respond to bullying issues around the schools. I think the readers will influence my letter by commenting and adding on to what I am presenting. 5. Context: I will just include relevant information that affects the support that I am providing in my letter. 6. . Personal Experience: I have been bullied as a child. There was a girl who attended the same elementary school and she bullied me every single day. I am not sure why she picked me to pick on but she did. I was so scared of her but I had to find a way to stop her from humiliating me. I was so scared to even...
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...Bullying Behavior in Adolescence Angle Robinson-Tanner BSHS/325 March 24, 2014 Candance Gilchrist Bullying Behavior in Adolescence There is one consensus amongst those researching bullying and those dealing with acts of bullying on a daily basis, bullying is challenging to define and assess. Types and frequencies of bullying vary among different, cultures, gender, religions, and ethnicities, but are still prevalent. In order to asses acts of bullying a clear definition must be given and everyone involved need to be aware of the definition. In addition, bullying should be assessed on a continuum because there are different levels of bullying. There are many adolescents who experience acts of bullying such as rumors being spread about them, name-calling, or public ridicule. These acts of bullying are fairly apparent yet identifying acts of bullying is still very difficult for most. According to Dan Olweus there is a three part definition to bullying, which includes power imbalance when there is an imbalance of power it hard for the target to defend himself against the bully’s attacks. The result of any power imbalance is that the target of the bullying can feel weak, oppressed, threatened, and vulnerable. Repetitive actions typically, bullying is not a single act of meanness. Instead, it is usually ongoing and sustained. Bullies often target their victims multiple times. Sometimes the bullying will be the same act over and over like demanding a person homework or lunch money. Other...
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...DeVry University Summary Assignment Theme: Health. Topic: Bullying. Title: Bullied Kids Often Develop Physical Symptoms, Study Says: Sometimes a stomachache or headache can be a cry for help. Brenda Goodman warns the parents and the teachers that frequent and unexplained physical complaints in kids may be due to bullying. Intended audience: The intended audience is primarily the parents of the school-aged children, and the teachers. However, on a broader outlook, all the concerned healthcare professionals, researchers, and the psychologists and psychiatrists may be considered as part of this audience. Writer’s background: Brenda Goodman has a master’ degree in science, and environmental reporting. She is a prominent freelancer in the healthcare field. Writer’s angle: Tormenting at schools, recently, has turned into a significant sympathy toward the folks of the school-matured kids. It causes mental issues in children, as well as, physical issues, as well, as indicated by this study. Goodman has urged the folks and the educators, too, to discover sufficient time to watch, watch, and converse with influenced kids to see whether anything is awry. She expresses that the successive and unexplained physical side effects may be a cautioning indication of tormenting, and ought to be appropriately researched. Part 1: The one-sentence summary Goodman (2013), a recognized Atlanta based health awareness consultant, urges all the folks of school-matured youngsters, and the educators...
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...sexuality, size, color, creed and religion. It is in our schools, colleges, Universities and workplaces. I guess we can say the Bullying is not discriminatory. (This discussion needs to be more general, more objective, remove “us” and make declarative statements). Bullying today is a term well known and often referred to in conversations among old and young alike. What drives a person to be a bully? How did being bullied make you feel? Almost everyone would agree that there is no excuse for bullying. Why a person becomes a bully is not reason or excuse for the bad behavior. This paper will explore bullying by examining the causes and the effects of bullying behavior. Causes and Effects Bullying is seen in the television culture as an acceptable behavior. For example, bullying is expressed in television sitcoms such as “Big Bang Theory” where a group of friends that are employed by a university as scientists and engineers. These characters are considered “geeks” or “nerds” because, as adults, they like comic book action heroes, video gaming and have a high intellect. Society has chosen these names for these people who are a little different than their peers in their looks, likes and IQ. Often their manner and behavior is meek and introverted. They are people who are not in the “norm” and are labeled as “different” so they are picked on. Bullying of this nature happens at virtually any stage of life. This is just one example of how the media can portray what we call a “good...
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...themes and ideas of this play are self control, determination, choices, conflicts and resilience. The play is done in an epic style that is known in Brechtian Theatre. This assignment will analyse the dramatic and theatrical ‘Brechtian’ techniques used to challenge the audience’s viewing experience. The human context of the drama is established when a year 9 excursion to Boggo Road Gaol occurs. The protagonist, Ray Bones, is taunted by who he considers his “friends”. The antagonist, Eneme, is in a way the ring leader and leads the rest of the boys in bullying him. A few years after leaving school, Ray encounters Eneme again and is once again picked on by him. Finally Ray snaps from all the chaos this one person has caused in his life and in a fit of rage, purposely runs over Eneme. The key themes that underpin the play are self control, choices, conflicts and resilience. The didactic purpose of the play is to show that bullying and harassment can have long term effects on people and is not acceptable to start with. Throughout The Apology, a variety of alienation techniques were employed to communicate themes of justice, morality and inequality. Throughout the performance there were a lot of techniques used. Three dominant techniques used were actors swapping roles, direct address/narration and sets/props. These techniques are conveyed to the audience through Zeal Theatre’s production to successfully realise the didactic purpose of the play. In Zeal Theatre’s production...
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...Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Department of Philosophy MODR 1770 6.0 G SU 2013 Techniques of Persuasion Inquiry (worth 15%) Due: June 26, 2013 The purpose of this assignment is for you to engage in an Inquiry, “carefully examining an issue in order to come to a reasoned judgment.” Choose a topic that interests you - there is an extended list suggested below. Develop an issue from the topic, and then investigate the issue from different angles and perspectives to derive a conclusion about it. The course focus is on “techniques of persuasion,” so ultimately you want to focus on any topic of interest, and persuade a universal audience of your argument. The medium of this project has a creative element to it. This assignment is not an essay, and should in no way resemble one. You can create a poster that indicates your inquiry and conclusion, for example. Other mediums that could demonstrate your inquiry include a blog, a website you create, a magazine layout, a video, etc. If you do decide on a video to demonstrate your Inquiry, use Youtube or Vimeo as a platform for the rest of us to watch it. There is a forum on Moodle, under “Assignment Submissions,” where you can upload, or direct us to a web link of, your assignment. Assignments not submitted by the due date lose 5% a day. You are encouraged to submit your assignment before the end of the day, June 26, to avoid late penalties. You can work on this individually or in small groups. If you decide to take on a more...
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...Palahniuk reveals violence to be an inescapable cycle. He does this effectively by using violence in the lives of the characters; acting as a form of escape, a gateway to self- realization, a tool for control and a boost of self- esteem. In this novel, Palahniuk uses violence as a form of escape. Fight Club is a support group that is aiming to escape frustrations and to help release built- up emotions; “They never say stop. It’s like they’re all energy, shaking so fast they blur around the edges, these guys are in recovery from something. As if the choice they have left is how they’re going to die and they want to die in a fight” (Palahniuk 139). In other words, Tyler mainly formed Fight Club to allow men to relieve their tension and stress. It is a form of escape for not only the Narrator and Tyler but for the countless other men who flock to Fight Club as well. Moreover, violence seems to have a calming effect throughout the book; “You get the finger from other drivers. Total strangers hate you. It’s absolutely nothing personal. After fight club, you’re so relaxed, you just Cannot care” (Palahniuk 139). By fighting, the characters are able to let go of their emotions therefore they become more relaxed. Ironically,...
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...teaching environment will be identified. Each type of negative classroom condition and/ or disruptive behaviors will be clearly described as well as any strategies applied to promote a safe and positive environment conducive to learning. In turn, the effectiveness of particular strategies within the classroom management system will be concluded. The classroom condition considered rather negative for the learners and educators is when the classroom does not encourage order. It is essential for an educator to be able to see each student and assign seats that avoid any mischief, disruptive verbal behavior, unsafe environment, as well as giving the educator the free range to move around the entire classroom so every learner is visible from several different angles in the room. If there are computers in the room the educator should be able to see what the student may access online. This can be done simply by facing the screens in a visible direction usually along a back wall so the educator can view any content. This can simply be done by arranging the desks in a circle or a horseshoe to prevent less talking and horse play. The educator’s desk would be off to the side behind the students along with a separate work table in another area of the room. If there is group work each student can move to their correct group and work in a common area with minimal distractions. With the educator moving throughout the class students are less likely to misbehave and/ or the educator can prevent any mischief...
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...Anxiety & Depression Abstract : Anxiety and depression are a present part of life for almost all human beings in this world. This is an illness and not a disease. This illness has incurred due to various factors in present day world which has grown to be challenging, selfish and non caring. This study investigates the various contributing factors of anxiety and depression and theories supporting them which in terms have assisted to address all relevant resolution to manage anxiety and depression in all spheres of society including workplaces. The main focus is on the workplace management of anxiety and depression as the economic dependency based on workplace is the primary key indicator to trigger off the psychological imbalance within human beings. This article elaborates the remedial procedures and responsibilities for both the employees and employer to participate in harmony to overcome the components and mange those which give rise to anxiety and depression. The approach if being managed professionally will arrest the negative mental health of the employees which will add up to incremental productivity which will eliminate cost and bear revenue generations for the organisations. Introduction : Sociological, economical, political and environmental aspects have given to increase trends in anxiety and depression across all sects of human beings across the world. This is leading to the withdrawal symptoms of employees resulting to absenteeism, error in work, low productivity...
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...about Media. Media is the plural of Medium. But what is a medium? A medium is a mean of mass communication. How can you communicate with a big number of people without what we call a medium, such as newspapers, television, or the Internet for example? Simply, you can’t. Media are elements that help to communicate messages. Any element. In a classroom for example, media are the walls, the board, and even the people inside it. The term mass communications alludes to any type of correspondence that at the same reaches a huge number of people, including yet not constrained to radio, TV, daily papers, magazines, bulletins, movies, record. (Wimmer and Dominick, 1983.) As we all know it, some media are more active and used than others today. For instance, we can think about televisions or mobile phones. But we all know that television is not the first technology used to spread messages. “Media are the result of technology.” (Avery and McCain, 1982.) Day by day, new technologies are emerging and the “old” ones are being forgotten. This is what our modern-day world looks like. It’s constantly changing, moving, evolving… The innovation and models for creating and conveying media substance are always advancing. (Croteau, David, Hoynes, and Milam, 2003.) Media are also socialization agents. You learn about yourself and about your culture thanks to media. Media have evolved really quickly. Moreover, researchers' idea on media changed throughout the years, especially that Media has an important...
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...Managing Business Activities Health and Safety in the Workplace Introduction Health and safety at work are important for several reasons. a) Employees should be protected from pain and suffering. (Obvious - we hope!) b) An employer has legal obligations for the health and safety of employees. c) Accidents and illness cost the employer money. d) The company's image in the market-place (to which it sells goods and services, and from which it recruits labour and buys in other resources) will suffer if its health and safety record is bad. This lesson looks at the law and best practice relating to health and safety at work. Lesson objectives After completing this chapter you should be able to: a) Carry out risk assessments as required by legislation, regulation and organisational requirements ensuring appropriate action is taken. b) Demonstrate that health and safety regulations and legislation applicable in specific work situations are correctly and effectively applied. c) Carry out a systematic review of organisational health and safety policies and procedures in order to ensure they are effective and compliant. d) Carry out practical application of health and safety policies and procedures in the workplace. 1. HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION In 1972, a Royal Commission on Safety and Health at Work reported that unnecessarily large numbers of days were being lost each year through industrial accidents, injuries and diseases, because of...
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