Academic Writing

Literature Review on Bullying within early years 3000 words on bullying looking at children aged between 3-5 years old Link all information to academic literature use theories , not descriptive, a discussion with different theorist views Step one: Heading 1: what is bullying? Discuss what is bullying and include a definition of bullying (all supported with academic ) why bullying happens? What is considered as bullying, discuss the forms of bullying e.g. physical, emotional etc. Example of definition if bullying to use Repeated action and Power imbalance: definitions of bullying: turn it in to discussion which one would fit better for early childhood Discuss term ‘bullying behaviour’ rather than using the term ‘bully’ : as it advoids placing blame on the child and labelling children. Heading two: Bullies The different bullying categories for example, aggressive, anxious bully, relational bullies etc. the characteristics of these bullies, why the take this role as the bully e.g. due to low self- esteem. The different methods of bullying between girls and boys. Early years children, engaging in bullying-demonstrate research showing that even at young age children can be considered as bullies. Social learning theory and bullying :considered the development of bullying behaviour. Link to research literature on children’s understanding and social development.. children are always learning social skills, that age they are, learning how to interrelate with other children and has to be taken in to consideration… look at some literature on: developing social understanding Heading three: Victims Different victim categories such as, passive victims, provocative victims etc. the different characteristics of these victims, and why they may be targets for bullying. Discuss the code of silence for children . link to research Heading 4 Bully-Victim Discuss how in some cases bullies can be both the victim and bully, what causes children to act like this. What characteristics do these children have. Link to research Is it Understood as bullying behaviour : such as a child hitting when he/she wants something: is this considered as bullying behaviour or behaviour problems Heading 5 effects of bullying Look at the short and long term effects of victims, bullies and bystanders. Considered different theories such as general strain theory or development psychological perspective on antisocial behaviour theory. The impact that bullying has on these individuals and how it changes them . Heading 6 Practitioners and children’s behaviour Discuss how early years practitioner dealing with children’s behaviour effectively can impact their development process. Why is early years important to deal with children’s behaviour, considered theorist views on early years development behaviour. What practitioners believe and think about bullying within early years, research that shows this or is it that children are just forming social relationships? Heading 7 Bullying Policies Discuss Policies in British school to prevent bullying e.g. anti-bullying policy and how teachers are using these policies based on children aged between 3-5 years old. Do practitioners have the confidence to deal with bullying.