School Bullying and Cyberbullying: Prevention, Detection, and Intervention

Course: Prevention, Detection, and Intervention in School Bullying and Cyberbullying

Duration: 30 hours
Target audience: Teacher professional development
Structure: 10 sessions of 3 hours each

The course is designed as a 30-hour training program organized into 10 sessions of 3 hours each, aimed at providing teachers with practical and theoretical tools to understand, detect, and address bullying and cyberbullying in educational settings.

General Objectives

1. To understand the phenomenon of school bullying and cyberbullying in today’s social and educational context.

2. To identify the characteristics, dynamics, and roles involved in bullying situations among peers.

3. To recognize risk indicators and warning signs that allow for early detection of these behaviors.

4. To develop appropriate educational intervention strategies when bullying or cyberbullying occurs.

5. To promote a culture of prevention and positive school climate in educational institutions.

Competencies Developed in the Course

By the end of the course, teachers will be able to:

• Critically analyze situations of peer violence in the school environment.

• Distinguish between normal school conflict, isolated aggression, and systematic bullying.

• Detect early indicators of bullying and cyberbullying.

• Design appropriate educational intervention strategies.

• Implement preventive measures in the classroom and across the school.

• Understand the basic legal framework related to school climate and student safety.

• Collaborate with other professionals and families in addressing bullying situations.

Training Modules

The program covers the following key areas:

• The social and educational context of bullying and cyberbullying

• The role of digital environments and social media in peer interactions

• Characteristics, types, and dynamics of bullying among students

• Roles and profiles of victims, aggressors, and bystanders

• Psychological, social, and academic consequences of bullying

• Early detection strategies and warning signs in the classroom

• Effective intervention strategies for teachers and schools

• Preventive approaches to promote a positive school climate

• Basic legal considerations and collaboration with families and professionals

The course follows a practical and participatory approach, combining short theoretical inputs with case analysis, group discussion, and applied activities aimed at supporting teachers in real classroom situations.