
The Bully Blocker
A Play and Other Resources
Amba Press
Published on 27. November 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
158 pages
978-1-923215-46-7 (ISBN)
Description
The Bully Blocker: A Play and Other Resources offers teachers a powerful toolkit to address bullying in schools. Based on Evelyn Field's books Bully Blocking: Empowering students to manage bullying and Harry the Bully Blocker, this engaging resource combines a relatable playscript featuring canine characters with evidence-based strategies to combat bullying. The play's unique structure, including a Wise Chorus and opportunities for all students to participate, creates a safe space for exploring this sensitive topic. Through this approach, students are empowered to effectively manage their responses to bullying while raising awareness of its harmful consequences.
Designed for easy implementation in the classroom, this book provides educators with discussion prompts, activities, and practical lessons tied to each scene of the play. By exploring bullying through the safety of assuming character roles, students can develop crucial life skills in a fun, inclusive, and reflective learning environment. All strategies presented are grounded in Evelyn Field's expert work, ensuring a solid foundation for addressing bullying in schools.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
251 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-923215-46-7 (9781923215467)
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Anneka Champion's early career included stints as an actor and a lawyer (BA LLB Hons University of Sydney). She is also an alumnus of NIDA in playwriting. Combining these diverse skills, Anneka worked for many years as a freelance writer in marketing and adult education, and as a facilitator in change management. Her vocation is to communicate complex ideas through simple, accessible narratives. She is especially passionate about providing children with the tools to thrive in today's complex social environment. Anneka lives in Sydney with her family which includes a much-loved whippet.