Instructor Notes

This lesson is also a great opportunity to remind students about ways to report and resolve bullying and other conflicts on campus and be sure to address any potential safety issues that might come up around being an upstander. Remind students that if they think they or someone else is or could potentially be in danger, they must report it right away (tell them where and how to report it).

Introduction

An upstander is a person who speaks up on behalf of someone else. If an upstander sees someone bullying someone on campus, they’ll speak up in a way that supports the person being bullied. This could mean reporting it to an adult or saying something to the bully. It’s important to analyze the situation to know if it’s safe to intervene yourself, or if you should get help from an adult right away. What can someone do when they witness someone being bullied or harassed?

Critical Thinking

Consider the following situation on your own:Two of your friends are mad and each other. You are trying to be supportive of both, but it feels like you are gossiping. You feel guilty every time you see the other friend talking about them behind their back.

What do you do? Try to think of a few different things you could do (positive, negative, and neutral). What might the results of your actions be?

Collaboration

For a small group, each student presents their ideas to the whole class. Provide opportunity for positive feedback from peers or support if they are struggling to think of ideas.

For a larger group, divide students into small groups and have students present their ideas to the small group. Provide opportunity for positive feedback from peers or support if they are struggling to think of ideas.

Application

Review your SMART goal and think about this upcoming week. How might you practice tact to help you achieve your goal? What actions will you take? What might the results of your actions be?

Observations

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