Minimizing the Bullying Behavior of Grade Six Pupils from the R. Venturanza Central School Through a Behavioral Intervention Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Bullying is now considered the most common behavioral problem committed by pupils who are older and stronger pupils. The bullies are the ones who manifested anti-social behavior not only in the homes, community, workplace and mostly in the school. Bullying may start from the simple acts down to the most serious problems. The development of bullying may come from home situations including the attitudes and behavior of the parents, the socio-economic status of the family, school environment and even the community atmosphere. R Venturanza Central School specifically Grade Six learners has the scenario of bullying which were sometimes physical, verbal and emotional greatly affect the learning process because bullying brought interruption in a class but the main reason that made the researcher decided to conduct the study is the worse effect bullying may bring to the victim and the bullies as well. It is, therefore, necessary that every school and every teacher must provide special protection against bullying. The school should adopt effective measures to protect each child against any form of abuses.

METHODS

The participants of the study were the 50 Grade VI pupils in R. Venturanza Central School, two Grade Six advisers and the guidance counselor. The survey and interview guides were used as a data gathering tool/method.

RESULTS

The incidences of bullying in Grade Six Class of R. Venturanza Central School is quite alarming based on the report. And it is amust that teachers should be more observant on the activities of children. A simple bullying incident may cause the beginning of serious bullying activities. To prevent this, teachers need the cooperation of the parents and the community through different interventions.

DISCUSSIONS

As to the effect of bullying in school different interventions and programs must be implemented. Project ABC (Awareness, Behavior, Communication) is intended to minimize the bullying behavior of learners. In this program, different activities were introduced for each bully and victims to take part in such as anti-bullying poster making contests, role-playing, composing bullying jingles, group discussions.