Lesson Plan

Stand Up, Speak Out: Understanding the Bystander Effect

Students will understand the bystander effect and learn specific strategies to safely intervene when witnessing bullying.

Empowering students with intervention strategies builds a supportive and inclusive environment where each peer is encouraged to act against bullying.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials & Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction & Slide Deck

8 minutes

Step 3

Intervention Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Cool Down & Reflection

7 minutes

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Slide Deck

Understanding the Bystander Effect

Introduce the concept of the bystander effect with clear definitions and examples. Emphasize that sometimes people don't act in bullying situations, and today's lesson will discuss why and how we can change that.

Why Do Bystanders Hesitate?

Explain the psychological and social reasons behind the bystander effect and how awareness can empower them to act.

Effective Intervention Strategies

Present real-life scenarios and encourage discussion. Highlight practical intervention strategies that have been successful.

Take Action!

Summarize key points and invite students to reflect on their own experiences. This slide can serve as a transition to the role-playing activity.

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Stand Up, Speak Out: Understanding the Bystander Effect

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Molly Mulhern

Tier 2
For Districts