The Bullying in Schools course examines the complex social, cultural, and systemic factors that contribute to bullying and violence in educational settings. Delivered through an accredited school, the course explores connections among social status, gender expectations, masculinity, cyber‑bullying, and adult influences, while addressing how these dynamics impact student well‑being and school safety. Learners gain insight into the broader effects of bullying on communities and practical strategies for fostering caring, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
Module 1: Social Status and Power Dynamics
Social status, inequality, and cultural influences
Module 2: Gender, Violence, and Bashing
Gender norms, harassment, and violence in school settings
Module 3: Cyber‑Bullying and Adult Influences
Online bullying, adult behaviors, and social isolation
Module 4: Bully Culture and Compassionate Schools
School responses, systemic change, and building kinder learning environments
Following completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
Analyze how social status, power, and cultural expectations contribute to bullying behaviors.
Explain the relationships between bullying, violence, gender norms, and school climate.
Identify forms of bullying, including cyber‑bullying, gender‑based harassment, and adult bullying.
Recognize the impact of bullying on individuals, schools, and communities.
Apply strategies to build safer, more inclusive, and compassionate school environments.
Evaluate approaches to reducing bullying through school‑wide cultural and structural change.
Certificate of completion.
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.