New anti-bullying educational resource launched for schools in Ireland

The Respect Effect is a new anti-bullying educational resource that aims to empower Irish students to recognise and act against online bullying through their positive actions and behaviours and help create an anti-bullying school environment.

A pair of hands hold a paper sheet upon which is written "no bullying"

Developed by Webwise, The Respect Effect is designed to support teachers in Ireland in addressing the learning outcomes within the Junior Cycle SPHE course relating to online bullying and abusive behaviour.

The resource comprises eight lessons and is supported by videos, activity sheets, fact sheets and best-practice guidance. It aims to foster empathy, respect and resilience and to help young people understand the consequences of their actions and the impact of cyberbullying on all involved. The learning activities aim to develop student’s social and emotional literacy online and promote critical thinking and responsible digital citizenship.

Respect Effect, lessons :

Lesson 1: Connecting Online
Lesson 2: Understanding the Impact
Lesson 3: Behind the Screen
Lesson 4: Showing Empathy
Lesson 5: Only Messing
Lesson 6: Taking Action: Upstanders and Allies
Lesson 7: Navigating Friendships
Lesson 8. Report: #UptoUs

The new resource is available for teachers and schools in Ireland to order or download for free. Further information on The Respect Effect is available on webwise.ie .

Find out more about the work of the Irish Safer Internet Centre, including its awareness raising, helpline, hotline, and youth participation services – or find similar information for Safer Internet Centres throughout Europe.

Irish Safer Internet Centre
22 November 2023
cyberbullying, practices and engagement
individual (general interest), organisations and industry, teachers educators and professionals

The Respect Effect is a new anti-bullying educational resource that aims to empower Irish students to recognise and act against online bullying through their positive actions and behaviours and help create an anti-bullying school environment.

Developed by Webwise, The Respect Effect is designed to support teachers in Ireland in addressing the learning outcomes within the Junior Cycle SPHE course relating to online bullying and abusive behaviour.

The resource comprises eight lessons and is supported by videos, activity sheets, fact sheets and best-practice guidance. It aims to foster empathy, respect and resilience and to help young people understand the consequences of their actions and the impact of cyberbullying on all involved. The learning activities aim to develop student’s social and emotional literacy online and promote critical thinking and responsible digital citizenship.

Respect Effect, lessons :

Lesson 1: Connecting Online
Lesson 2: Understanding the Impact
Lesson 3: Behind the Screen
Lesson 4: Showing Empathy
Lesson 5: Only Messing
Lesson 6: Taking Action: Upstanders and Allies
Lesson 7: Navigating Friendships
Lesson 8. Report: #UptoUs

The new resource is available for teachers and schools in Ireland to order or download for free. Further information on The Respect Effect is available on webwise.ie .

Find out more about the work of the Irish Safer Internet Centre, including its awareness raising, helpline, hotline, and youth participation services – or find similar information for Safer Internet Centres throughout Europe.

Irish Safer Internet Centre
22 November 2023
cyberbullying, practices and engagement
individual (general interest), organisations and industry, teachers educators and professionals

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