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Powerpoint Anti Bullying Act in The Philippines
Powerpoint Anti Bullying Act in The Philippines
Powerpoint Anti Bullying Act in The Philippines
BY:
ATTY. DEBBIE G.
DULAY-DEL VAL
Public Attorney
Cordillera Administrative Region
Baguio City
For the
What is bullying?
• It refers to:
a) Any severe or repeated use
b) By one or more students
c) Of a written, verbal or electronic
expression, or a physical act or
gesture, or any combination thereof
d) Directed at another student
Examples of Bullying
• punching • inflicting school
• pushing pranks
• shoving • teasing
• kicking
• fighting and
• slapping
• the use of available
• tickling
objects as weapons
• headlocks
Examples of Bullying
• Any slanderous → name-calling
statement or accusation → tormenting and
that causes the victim
→ commenting negatively
undue emotional
on victim’s looks, clothes
distress like:
and body
→ directing foul language
or profanity at the
target
Examples of Bullying
• Any act that causes damage to a victim’s
psyche and/or emotional well-being;
Responsibilities of Schools
All elementary and secondary schools
must adopt policies
which address
the existence of bullying
in their respective institutions
Responsibilities of Schools
• The schools shall provide students and their
parents or guardians of a copy of the anti-
bullying policies being adopted by the school
Anti-Bullying
Mechanisms
Some
Important Points
Recommendations for
Action Plans in Schools
• The school administration should therefore plan
a bullying awareness campaign and involvement
in all levels (K to 12).
• The emphasis is on developing a caring school
environment.
• The administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and
students should know the basic facts about
bullying.
• School staff need to learn when and how to
intervene.
• Based on a study done by Catherine O. Espero and Mary Grace DP. Espinosa in 2010 for the University of
the Philippines (http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/ali/article/view/1765/1681)
Recommendations for
Action Plans in Schools
• The teachers should know how to
intervene in bullying incidents, improve
classroom management, and recognize
and reinforce positive behaviors of
students.
• The homeroom advisers can discuss
bullying and ways to get along with
others.
• Based on a study done by Catherine O. Espero and Mary Grace DP. Espinosa in 2010 for the University of
the Philippines (http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/ali/article/view/1765/1681)
Recommendations for
Action Plans in Schools
• Student leaders must be more vigilant
and concerned in maintaining a caring
environment.
• They can assign specific student
officers to monitor places prone to
bullying – classrooms, hallways, comfort
rooms, playgrounds, and canteen.
• Based on a study done by Catherine O. Espero and Mary Grace DP. Espinosa in 2010 for the University of
the Philippines (http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/ali/article/view/1765/1681)
Recommendations for
Action Plans in Schools
• Parents should be encouraged to view
their school involvement as a
responsibility.
• Parenting seminars, organized by the
guidance counselors, can focus on
positive forms of discipline.
• Based on a study done by Catherine O. Espero and Mary Grace DP. Espinosa in 2010 for the University of
the Philippines (http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/ali/article/view/1765/1681)
Recommendations for
Action Plans in Schools
• The guidance counselors should
incorporate a program which teaches
skills and strategies to avoid
victimization. This can be conducted
during group guidance classes.
• Based on a study done by Catherine O. Espero and Mary Grace DP. Espinosa in 2010 for the University of
the Philippines (http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/ali/article/view/1765/1681)
Recommendations for
Action Plans in Schools
• The topic which should be addressed
first must be about recognizing the
bullying behaviors. The students need to
learn to differentiate bullying from the
usual playful teasing or petty quarrels
by knowing the definition of bullying and
its different forms.
• Based on a study done by Catherine O. Espero and Mary Grace DP. Espinosa in 2010 for the University of
the Philippines (http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/ali/article/view/1765/1681)
Recommendations for
Action Plans in Schools
• The second topic should be on how to
refuse bullying. Appropriate ways to
handle bullies should be discussed and
demonstrated through role plays in
class.
• The last topic should be on reporting
bullying incidents.
• Based on a study done by Catherine O. Espero and Mary Grace DP. Espinosa in 2010 for the University of
the Philippines (http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/ali/article/view/1765/1681)
Recommendations for
Action Plans in Schools
• Bullying incidents should be reported to
the homeroom adviser, subject teacher,
or guidance counselor.
• The students must know the necessary
facts or information needed in reporting
a bullying incident so that proper and
immediate action can be taken by the
school authority.
• Based on a study done by Catherine O. Espero and Mary Grace DP. Espinosa in 2010 of the University of the
Philippines (http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/ali/article/view/1765/1681)
Recommendations for
Action Plans in Schools
• Studies related to the effectiveness
and/or impact of bullying awareness
program can be conducted in the future.
• A case study of students identified as
bullies or victims can also be done to learn
more about the reasons for bullying and its
effects to both the bully and the victim.
• Afterwards, appropriate intervention
programs and counseling can be given to
them
• Based on a study done by Catherine O. Espero and Mary Grace DP. Espinosa in 2010 for the University of the
Philippines (http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/ali/article/view/1765/1681)
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