BPT1501

ASSIGNMENT 3
MKHABELA THEMBA MTHOBISI
UNIQUE CODE; 862719
STUDENT NUMBER; 18377637
21/05/23
QUESTION 1

Behavioral problems

There are many factors that causes bad student behaviour, these can range from
Student Factors like Impulsivity,Personal skill deficiency,Belief deficiency to teacher
factors including Failure to teach effectively, Inaccurate expectations and Inaccurate
judgment.

1. Establish clear expectations: I would establish clear expectations for behavior in

the classroom. This would involve defining what is acceptable and unacceptable
behavior, as well as the consequences for breaking the rules.
2. Look for opportunities to praise positive actions. . Encouraging positive behavior
shows other students a positive example and lessens the attention given to
misbehaving.
 Redistributing praise will give every student the opportunity to do something
well.
 Thank a student for raising their hand to speak.
 Give praise to the entire class, like “Thanks everyone for turning in your
assignment on time

3. Consistency: I would ensure that the rules and consequences are consistently
enforced.This would help to create a sense of stability and predictability in the
classroom.

4. Communication: I would communicate with students about their behavior. This

could involve having one-on-one conversations with students who are struggling
with behavior,and allowing the use of polite language and to speak without being
interrupted or interjected.

5. Offer rewards to increase motivation and attention. Try classroom reward systems

like offering bonus points or using a prize bucket to encourage students to better
their achievements and actions. A student who is usually disruptive will start to
interrupt less if they are motivated by doing well with their assignments or following
the rules.
Question 2

1. Causes of bullying

According to Nadra nittle , july 31, 2021, cyberbully, available at Cyberbullying and
Depression in Children (verywellmind.com)

A. Jealousy--People can envy the looks, intelligence, lifestyle, freedom or

popularity of another person then become jealous and endeavour to take that
away from you or reduce you by means of bullying
B. Emotional trauma- when someone has gone through something traumatic and
they struggle with themselves tend to makes others feel the same way as
themselves, this according to them is escaping their traumatic experience by
seeing others suffer the same

C. They’ve Been Bullied-Sometimes people bully because they themselves have

been the victims of bullying. In a way, they may feel as though bullying others
can protect them from the familiar experience of being bullied themselves. 

Consequences of bullying

 Mental effect- victims often develop fear of certain things or places as it reminds
them of that traumatic experience.
 Social effect they face difficulty in engaging normal everyday life and
maintaining relationships

A teacher can teach kindness and identify gateways behaviors and also encourage
by-standers to become up-standers.

2. Cyberbullying.

According to Lauren dimarie, december 3, 2020, cyberbully, available at

Cyberbullying and Depression in Children (verywellmind.com) accessed(
22/MAY, 2023. it is the repeated and
intentional use of digital technology to target another person with threats,
harassment or public ridicule and humiliation.

Influences of cyberbullying

 Lack of awareness
 Parents and peers.
Consequences of cyberbullying
 Cyberbullying can also have a negative impact on the victims school work.
Victims may have trouble concentrating in class and may not want to go to
school. They may also receive lower grades than they usually would.
 Victims of cyberbullying may also have trouble forming relationships with other
people. They may be afraid to trust anyone and may not want to socialize with
others. This can lead to them feeling lonely and isolated.

Teachers or schools can raise awareness and teach learners that it is okay to report
abuse and also get parents involved to establish open communication with learners
so that if a cyberbully a attempts, the open communication will aid the victim to
speak up quickly.

3. Aggression.

Acording to amber Erickson (march 3,2022) aggressive behaviour,available at

Aggressive Behavior: Signs, Causes, and Treatment (healthline.com)
refers to a range of behaviors that can result in both physical and psychological
harm to yourself, others, or objects in the environment. Aggression centers on
hurting another person either physically or mentally.

Causes of aggression.

Genetic Factors

Sometimes, genetic factors can predispose people to aggression. For example, some
people are born with a relatively stable personality predisposition to respond to
certain situations with aggression. This is known as "trait anger." Certain genes have
also been linked to a predisposition toward aggression.

 Exposure to violence- a person who has observed violence for a considerable

amount of time can they themselves end up becoming aggressive as a way of
living.
 Rejection from others- the feeling that comes from denied to be part of
something or to belong can cause one who do not know how to handle the
intensity of this emotion to be aggressive towards someone or something.
Consequences of aggression

 Damage to school property: Aggressive behavior can also result in damage to

school property, which can be costly to repair.

 Legal consequences: Aggressive behavior towards learners and teachers may

result in legal consequences, such as suspension or expulsion from school,
criminal charges, or civil lawsuits.

How can teachers and schools solve aggression

 Engage parents and teachers of each student with a history of aggressive

behavior in a discussion about trauma history and known triggers for that child.

 Examine classroom environment and practices to eliminate or reduce triggering

stimuli for all students, as well as for individual students with a history of

aggressive behavior.
REFERENCE LIST
Nadra nittle , july 31, 2021, cyberbully, available at Cyberbullying and
Depression in Children (verywellmind.com)

amber Erickson (march 3,2022) aggressive behaviour,available at Aggressive

Behavior: Signs, Causes, and Treatment (healthline.com)