Full Description
"Bullying is a term that's being, well, bullied. It's been rendered essentially powerless by being constantly kicked around," writes nationally recognised bullying expert Elizabeth Kandel Englander. In this practical and insightful book, Englander dispels pervasive myths and misconceptions about peer cruelty, bullying, and cyberbullying.
Drawing on her own and others' research, she shows how educators can flag problematic behaviours and frame effective responses. Englander puts a special focus on "gateway" behaviours—those subtle actions that, unchecked, can quickly escalate into more serious misbehaviour—and explores how students perceive their own and their peers' behaviour.
Written in an accessible, conversational tone and informed by careful research, this timely book is an essential guide for educators. Key takeaways include the impact of technology on social behaviour, a framework for responding effectively to bullies—including innovative ideas about the role of social peers—and suggestions for working with parents.
Contents
Introduction
The Bullying Enigma
Chapter 1
The New Face of Bullying
Understanding "Gateway Behaviors"
Chapter 2
How Common Are Bullying and Cyberbullying, Anyway?
Parsing the Numbers to Identify—and Help—Children at Risk
Chapter 3
Why Do Children Bully and Cyberbully?
The Impact of Digital Technology on Social Behavior
Chapter 4
How Bullying and Cyberbullying Interact
The Amplification of Conflict in Cyberspace
Chapter 5
New Times, New Troubles
Sexting, Self-Cyberbullying, and Other Risky Online Behaviors
Chapter 6
Responding Effectively to Bullying
The "9-Second Response" and Other Informal and Formal Strategies
Chapter 7
Engaging Bystanders and Other Peers
A Developmental Approach to Cultivating Prosocial Behavior
Chapter 8
Working with Parents
Shared Goals, Different Perspectives
Conclusion
Moving the Field Forward
Appendix A: Research Discussed in This Book
Appendix B: The Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center
Notes
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
