Module #10

Module #10 Question: Is there a difference between teasing and bullying? How can teachers determine when their intervention is necessary? How can teachers determine when a student is being bullied? When should teachers report bullying to parents?

            I believe that there is a small difference between teasing and bullying depending on the situation at hand. Teasing can be done in a friendly manner between siblings, families, friends, and even teachers. The way at which the person goes about this manner determines if it is bullying or not. How the person intends to make the other individual feel emotionally can help determine if it is bullying. It can be difficult for a teacher to determine when intervention is necessary as well as when a student is being bullied. A teacher should intervene when a student has not spoken up or continues to receive poor treatment from his or her peers. Obviously teachers can tell if a student is being bullied if they catch them in the act. However, some teachers might even sometimes pick up on it when the student begins to act differently. Teachers should report the bullying to parents if it continues after she communicates with the victim after class to see if he or she is okay. If the behavior continues after this, she should inform the parents right away.