Online bullying
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what online bullying is.
Key learning points
- Online bullying is often linked to discrimination.
- Discrimination could be about any of the protected characteristics, as well as lifestyle choices and financial status.
- Online bullying can take the form of threats, harassment, humiliation, cyberstalking, exclusion or impersonation.
- Online bullying can take place anywhere online.
Keywords
Discrimination - when people are treated unfairly or differently because of things like their race, gender or beliefs
Harassment - when someone repeatedly bothers, bullies, or disturbs another person, making them feel unsafe, uncomfortable or upset
Humiliation - making someone feel embarrassed, ashamed or unimportant
Exclusion - being purposefully left out of a group
Impersonation - pretending to be another person
Common misconception
If bullying happens online, it can't hurt the victim in real life.
Online bullying is just as harmful as in-person bullying. The effects of online bullying can spill over into real life and cause harm to the victim.
Teacher tip
Online bullying often involves discrimination and/or hate speech and online bullies are often more emboldened to spread bigoted views online than they are in-person. Explain to pupils that the law gives some protection to victims of hate speech and this carries significant sentencing in some cases.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
Q2.Which statements about comparing yourself to others online are not accurate?
Q3.Screens produce light, which mimics daylight.
Q4.Which word means a fixed idea about a person or group that is not fair or true?
Q5.A person who is present at an incident but does not engage or intervene is known as a __________.
Q6.Which year was the Equality Act passed in?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definition.
Q2.Which statement about online bullying is accurate?
Q3.What should someone do if they experience online bullying?
Q4.Cyberbullying can take place online.
Q5.Match the form of cyberbullying to the example.
Q6.Online bullying is often linked to .
To help you plan your 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Online bullying, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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