Bullying in Classroom: Impact on Bystanders' Grades

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The discussion revolves around the potential impact of classroom bullying on the academic performance of bystanders. Participants explore whether the presence of bullying affects bystanders' grades and the emotional toll it may take on them.

Discussion Character

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions if bystanders are the same as victims, suggesting a need for clarification on terminology.
  • Another participant references an article that discusses the broader implications of bullying, indicating that bystanders may experience distress similar to victims.
  • A participant shares personal experiences, noting that witnessing bullying can create a tense environment that may hinder learning, although it is not directly linked to failing grades.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the definitions of bystanders and victims, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the direct impact of bullying on bystanders' academic performance.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the definitions of bystanders and victims, as well as the lack of empirical evidence linking bullying to bystanders' grades.

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Would bystanders get better grades if bullying did not happen in the classroom any longer? Why?
 
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When you say bystanders, do you mean victims?
 
You should read that article in TIME on bullying. I believe it's in this week's edition. (The cover features TIME 100 People.)

Here's the link:

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1047497,00.html
 
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hitssquad said:
When you say bystanders, do you mean victims?

I'm pretty sure he meant this:

...kids are frequently as distressed by witnessing bullying as by being bullied.


We've all been through high school, right? I do remember feeling rather tense after seeing others being bullied. Naturally, I've also been a victim of it myself. Having others being bullied won't directly cause students to fail all their classes, but it does add to the already stressful and difficult situation that is high school, and that isn't a very good environement for learning.
 

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