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Upstanders and Allies: Taking Action Against Cyberbullying

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP� UK YEAR 8 (AGE 12-13)

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Essential Question

How can you respond when cyberbullying occurs?

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Learning Objectives

Consider the different perspectives of those involved in a cyberbullying incident.

�Identify ways to be an upstander or ally to someone being bullied.

�Problem-solve potential challenges of responding �to cyberbullying.

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Cyberbullying

KEY VOCABULARY

Using digital devices, sites and apps to intimidate, harm and upset someone

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Empathy

KEY VOCABULARY

To imagine the feelings that someone else is experiencing

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Why do you think it might be important to try to empathise �with others?�

Directions:

  1. Take a moment to think silently about this question.
  2. Then, take turns sharing your response with your partner.

ACTIVITY: THINK-PAIR-SHARE

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Is what James did in this scenario OK? Why or why not?�

Directions:

  • Take a moment to think silently about this question.
  • Then, take turns sharing your response with your partner.

ACTIVITY: THINK-PAIR-SHARE

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Directions

ACTIVITY: WHERE DO PEOPLE STAND?

In your group, each person will take on the viewpoint of a different person from the scenario. Write down the person you are taking �the perspective of. Then, based on that perspective, complete the columns in the table. When you're done, each person will share �their responses.

Roles:

  1. James
  2. Macsen
  3. The teacher who overheard the boys laughing
  4. Cai's parent

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  1. [Capture learner responses here.]

Helpful Actions

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KEY VOCABULARY

Someone who responds to a bullying situation by confronting the bully directly or by telling a trusted adult

Upstander

Someone who responds to a bullying situation by supporting the person being bullied

Ally

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