Protecting Students and Teachers
- Bill 212: An Act to amend the Education Act in respect of
behaviour, discipline and safety
- defines the terms of suspension (maximum length, etc)
- defines the behaviours that can lead to suspension
- highlights the suspension procedure clearly indicating who
needs to be informed of the suspension
- protects students from teachers and school administration
that might suspend students more harshly than is appropriate
Teachers also need to actively protect themselves from students by
constantly being "on the defensive". This simply means to consciously and proactively
avoid situations that might lead to allegations of any negative nature or threats.
An article at About.Com recommends the following:
5 tips to keep yourself from being vulnerable:
1. Learn the warning signs of a troubled adolescent.
2. Refer troubled students immediately to the school psychologist
for appropriate counseling and action.
3. Document any and all incidents with copies to your files, the
Academic Dean, Dean of Students, Deputy Head and Head
as appropriate.
4. Don't invite trouble by being alone with a student.
5. Nip rumors in the bud. Your reputation is too important for
some adolescent to ruin.
- Bill 212: An Act to amend the Education Act in respect of
behaviour, discipline and safety
- defines the terms of suspension (maximum length, etc)
- defines the behaviours that can lead to suspension
- highlights the suspension procedure clearly indicating who
needs to be informed of the suspension
- protects students from teachers and school administration
that might suspend students more harshly than is appropriate
Teachers also need to actively protect themselves from students by
constantly being "on the defensive". This simply means to consciously and proactively
avoid situations that might lead to allegations of any negative nature or threats.
An article at About.Com recommends the following:
5 tips to keep yourself from being vulnerable:
1. Learn the warning signs of a troubled adolescent.
2. Refer troubled students immediately to the school psychologist
for appropriate counseling and action.
3. Document any and all incidents with copies to your files, the
Academic Dean, Dean of Students, Deputy Head and Head
as appropriate.
4. Don't invite trouble by being alone with a student.
5. Nip rumors in the bud. Your reputation is too important for
some adolescent to ruin.
Protecting Students from Peers
- three main forms of bullying:
- direct/face-to-face bullying, including verbal, physical
and psychological
- indirect/behind someones back bullying,
including gossiping, social aggression and exclusion
- cyber-bullying/using the internet to bully
someone, including MSN, Facebook and e-mail
As teachers, we need to be aware that there
are more people affected by bullying than
just the bully and the victim.
It is important for us to talk to our students
about what it means to be a bystander and
how the students can help when they see
bullying occuring.
We must also consider the parents, involving them with bully prevention will help to
reinforce the concepts learned in the classroom.
- three main forms of bullying:
- direct/face-to-face bullying, including verbal, physical
and psychological
- indirect/behind someones back bullying,
including gossiping, social aggression and exclusion
- cyber-bullying/using the internet to bully
someone, including MSN, Facebook and e-mail
As teachers, we need to be aware that there
are more people affected by bullying than
just the bully and the victim.
It is important for us to talk to our students
about what it means to be a bystander and
how the students can help when they see
bullying occuring.
We must also consider the parents, involving them with bully prevention will help to
reinforce the concepts learned in the classroom.
| Creating and Maintaining the Safe School |
Protecting Students and the Community
Parents, students, teachers, education workers, principals and vice-principals, board staff
and residents of communities across Ontario should all share safety as a common goal
and should work towards improving not only the safety within the school, but also the
safety and well-being of the entire community.
Youth violence continues to be a concern across Canada. The number of young people
charged with assault and weapons offences within the school has more than doubled in
the past decade.
Students’ safety on the playground should not only be a concern for teachers and school
staff but also for the surrounding community. Keeping students' play areas clean and
clear of debris is critical to ensure the health and safety of all those using that area.
Parents, students, teachers, education workers, principals and vice-principals, board staff
and residents of communities across Ontario should all share safety as a common goal
and should work towards improving not only the safety within the school, but also the
safety and well-being of the entire community.
Youth violence continues to be a concern across Canada. The number of young people
charged with assault and weapons offences within the school has more than doubled in
the past decade.
Students’ safety on the playground should not only be a concern for teachers and school
staff but also for the surrounding community. Keeping students' play areas clean and
clear of debris is critical to ensure the health and safety of all those using that area.
There are two elements to safe schools - social safety and physical safety. Each require
attention and cannot be overlooked if a completely safe school environment is to be
achieved.
attention and cannot be overlooked if a completely safe school environment is to be
achieved.
