Description
In this course, there are four soundtracks as well as a manual with an emphasis on the following aspects:
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTORY PERSPECTIVES
- Historical introduction
- A shift to cyberbullying
- The contributing role of ‘anonymity’ on the Internet
- Actuality within South-Africa
- The initiative of Prince William
- Statistics and extent
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- Cyberbullying already begins at an earlier stage
- The first ‘cyber cop’
CHAPTER 2 – DEFINITION AND MOTIVATION
- Definition
- Bullying in general
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- Cyberbullying
- Cyberstalking
- Internet ‘troll’
- Motifs and reasons that lead to bullying
- The parallel between online bullying and physical bullying
CHAPTER 3 – TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A VICTIM
- The characteristics of a typical target
- Reasons why they are vulnerable
- Characteristics and symptoms of a child who is being bullied
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- The impact and consequences of bullying
- Bullying affects the whole family
CHAPTER 4 – CHARACTERISTICS OF A TYPICAL BULLY
- Characteristics and indications of bullies
- The modus operandi of a bully
- The supporters of a bully
- Consequences with regards to bystanders and spectators
- When your child is the bully
- Discussion with your child
- Empathy must be developed
CHAPTER 5 – PRACTICAL GUIDELINES
- Parents should not be naïve
- Guidelines by the National Crime Prevention Council
- Mobilization of bystanders and establishing a Code of conduct
- Guidelines for when your child is being bullied
- The importance of a structured anti-bullying program at schools
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- The model of Olweus
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- The Bullying Prevention Co-ordinating Committee (BPCC)
- Equipment and training
- Using questionnaires
- Staff discussion groups
- School rules
- Classroom events
- Direct intervention and follow-up actions
- Parental involvement
- Adult/child interaction
- Involvement of experts
- Further characteristics and sub-objectives of the Olweus program
- Results
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- What can your child learn from a negative situation?
CHAPTER 6 – PASTORAL GUIDELINES
- The child’s identity in Christ
- Poor discipline and a lack of boundaries
- Children should be taught what is acceptable and what is unacceptable
- Equipping and schooling of young people
- Treat others in the same way that you want to be treated
- How Jesus Christ dealt with bullies
- The situation in the temple
- Jesus defends Maria
- Jesus speaks up for Malchus
- Summary
- There is hope
ANNEXURE A – Family’s Internet Safety Contract
ANNEXURE B – The Olweus bullying questionnaire
ANNEXURE C – Bullying questionnaires
ANNEXURE D – Important web pages and contact information
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