Elementary Schools’ Bullying Cases and Intervention Made by Teachers

The study determined the bullying experiences of pupils in elementary schools and the teacher’s intervention in cases of bullying. It attempted to describe and analyze the profile of the pupils who had experienced different types of bullying. It likewise aimed to determine the most common type of bullying experienced. The study likewise examined the teacher’s intervention in bullying cases of elementary pupils. Their profiles were gathered through interview coupled with a questionnaire checklist. Based on the study, females, ten (10) year old pupils most likely experienced bullying at school and that verbal bullying is the commonly experienced type of school bullying. It is manifested by the use of bad language to hurt other people. With regards to the teacher’s intervention in cases of bullying, the study found out that they always 1) inform the principal about acts of bullying or retaliation or his/ her designate for them to conduct an investigation; 2) advice the parents/guardians that their child is being bullied at school and 3) they provide counselling or referral to appropriate services for perpetrators, victims and appropriate family members of these students. The study therefore concludes that the teachers never ignore bullying cases. However, it is still recommended that the school need to conduct seminars, conferences, and clubs to provide guidance counselling. This would allow victims to cope with the psychological effects of bullying in order to boost their self-esteem.

Keywords –anti bullying law, psychological effects, teacher’s intervention