Bullying and Cyberbullying, let’s «act» against it!

Third-party on-site course

Join "Theatre Skills and Drama for Bullying Prevention," a transformative course in Porto designed to address and prevent bullying and cyberbullying. Bullying occurs when unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children involves a real or perceived power imbalance, often leading to serious, lasting problems and difficulties in social interactions for both the bullied and the bullies.

Last updated: 27.12.2024

Next upcoming session:

19.05.2025 - 24.05.2025

Portugal , Porto

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Description

Theatre skills and drama as a working tool for prevention of bullying/cyberbullying

Bullying happens when actions that are unwanted and aggressive behavior among school aged children (mostly) involves a real or perceived power imbalance. This problem is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems and difficulties in social interactions at an older age.

What is considered bullying?

The actions towards another must be aggressive and include:

• An Imbalance of Power: Kids who bully use their power sometimes as physical strength, using embarrassing information, or social status (popularity) to control or harm others. Power imbalances can change over time and in different situations, even if they involve the same people;

• It requires repetition: Bullying happens more than once or has the potential to happen more than once. In some difficult situations, bullying starts to be a part of daily life.

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Learning objectives

• Using Drama tools in the classroom and other activities as teaching method;

• Using Drama tools to prevent bullying and spread important and useful information

• Using Drama to share real life testimonies to improve empathy;

• Using Drama to improve the communication and expression skills among peers;

• Using Drama for learning differences and label feelings;

• Using Drama to emotional and healthy development;

• Evaluation techniques through drama activities;

• Build a bridge of communication between different cultures and languages;

• Intercultural experiences.

Methodology & assessment

Programme Summary:
Day 1 - Monday:
Welcome and diagnostic test
"Get to Know Me!" drama game for introductions
Connection and work structures through a drama activity
Interpersonal relationships and team building through drama games
Introduction to creative drama
Day 2 - Tuesday:
Icebreakers and energizers
Understanding bullying and the sources of violent behaviors
Identifying anger triggers and tools for effective management
Clear communication through drama
Day 3 - Wednesday:
Words and improvisation with a drama game
Process drama based on real-life bullying testimony
Interactive and dynamic theatre techniques against bullying and other types of violence
Day 4 - Thursday:
Emotions and body language
Tips and techniques to prevent bullying
Identifying and managing risk situations
Group work (improvisations and role plays)
Day 5 - Friday:
Discovering Porto (outdoor STEAM competition)
Evaluation of the week (reflectio

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Course participants will receive training and engage in exercises designed to develop their skills as trainers. The provision of additional materials or resources will be determined based on the course structure and the instructor’s approach to meeting the learning objectives.

Certification details

Participants receive a 30-hour certificate for attending the course.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

480

Euro
Course package content:

•    Strategies for identifying and addressing bullying and cyberbullying in educational settings.
•    Building empathy and awareness among students through role-playing and discussion.
•    Teaching conflict resolution and peer support to create a safer school environment.
•    Practical tools for educators to support affected students and foster inclusivity.
•    Exploring the role of digital citizenship in preventing online bullying.
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

Common sense prevails when it comes to cancellations, which are analyzed on a case-by-case basis.
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Teacher Educator
Learning time:

25 hours or more