Training teachers to detect and intervene in bullying
Coaching Teachers in Bullying Detection and Intervention
This study is all about helping teachers learn how to spot and handle bullying in schools, especially for kids in late childhood, by creating a program that gives them the tools they need to create a supportive and caring classroom environment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11093919 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing teachers' abilities to recognize and respond to bullying in schools, particularly during late childhood when such behaviors often escalate. It involves developing a program called the Bullying Classroom Check-Up (BCCU), which aims to equip educators with the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and skills to foster a positive social-emotional climate in their classrooms. By providing targeted professional development, the program seeks to improve teachers' responses to bullying and ultimately support children's social-emotional wellbeing and academic success.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include teachers and school staff working with children aged 0-21, particularly in elementary school settings.
Not a fit: Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include those outside the educational system, such as parents or community members not directly involved in teaching.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective bullying prevention strategies in schools, improving the overall environment for children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted teacher training can significantly improve responses to bullying, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pas, Elise Touris — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Pas, Elise Touris
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.