EDT 676 Creating Safer Schools

One child in four is bullied at school. One in five admit to bullying. A recent government report on school shootings revealed that the only common trait among student shooters was that they all had a long history of being bullied. In schools where fear and anxiety are the norm, students cannot learn and achieve. This course will assist educators in creating classroom climates in which all students feel safe. Participants will examine root causes of violence, develop an awareness of the effects of bullying and explore gangs and their influence on youth. Finally, participants will become familiar with the themes of the Peaceable School/Classroom and formulate a plan for intervention and prevention within their school or community. Additionally, many supplemental sources and websites are included that will enrich the knowledge of all who take this class.