Why Are We Always Picking on Each Other? Curriculum (EN)

Understanding Global Conflict, Bullying, and Prejudice: A Downloadable Curriculum

This comprehensive, downloadable curriculum is designed to help young people explore the complex connections between global conflict, bullying, and prejudice. By examining how wars often arise from one group bullying another, students will gain a deeper understanding of how aggression and prejudice fuel both personal and societal conflicts.

This curriculum provides students with the tools they need to recognize and address bullying and prejudice in their own lives while fostering a broader awareness of the global implications of these behaviors.

Why This Curriculum Matters: In today’s world, conflict and bullying are prevalent not only in personal interactions but also on a global scale. By understanding how prejudice, fear, and power struggles ignite conflicts—from schoolyard bullying to international wars—students can learn how to intervene early and resolve conflicts peacefully. This curriculum empowers young learners to challenge the roots of bullying and prejudice which promotes empathy and conflict resolution.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Explore the Roots of Conflict: Students will examine how bullying and prejudice contribute to larger global conflicts and understand how small acts of aggression can escalate into more serious confrontations.
• Understanding Bullying and Prejudice: Through engaging lessons, students will learn how prejudice leads to bullying and how both behaviors are connected to broader societal issues. They will gain insights into identifying and standing up against bullying and prejudice.
• How Bullying Begins: Students will investigate how bullying often starts small, through prejudice or a desire for dominance, and how addressing it early can prevent escalation.

Interactive and Engaging Lessons:

• Real-Life Case Studies: The curriculum includes real-world examples of how bullying and prejudice can spiral into larger conflicts which helps students relate these lessons to their own lives.
• Discussion Prompts and Reflection Activities: Students will be guided through reflective questions designed to help them consider their own experiences with bullying and conflict and how they can make a difference in promoting peace.
• Role-Playing and Problem-Solving Exercises: The curriculum provides hands-on activities that allow students to practice resolving conflicts non-violently and understanding the perspectives of others.

A Comprehensive Resource for Educators, Parents, and Counselors: This downloadable curriculum is an ideal tool for educators, parents, and counselors who want to guide young people through a deeper understanding of conflict, bullying, and prejudice. With structured lessons that foster empathy and critical thinking, this curriculum is perfect for classroom settings, home learning, or group workshops.

Key Features:

• Age-Appropriate and Accessible: Tailored for young learners, the curriculum uses relatable language and engaging activities to help students grasp complex ideas about conflict, bullying, and prejudice.
• Downloadable and Flexible: Available as a downloadable PDF, this curriculum is easy to integrate into any learning environment, from classrooms to homeschooling.
• Interactive and Reflective: Students will be actively engaged through thought-provoking discussions, hands-on activities, and role-playing exercises that promote a deeper understanding of conflict resolution.

Empowering Students to Challenge Bullying and Conflict: This curriculum equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to address bullying and prejudice, whether in their own lives or as part of larger societal issues. By exploring the roots of conflict and learning how to resolve disagreements peacefully, students are empowered to become advocates for fairness and peace.

Help Students Stand Up to Bullying and Promote Peace: Download this curriculum today and provide young learners with the tools to understand the causes of conflict, confront bullying and prejudice, and contribute to a more peaceful world. This essential resource is designed to inspire the next generation of empathetic, thoughtful leaders who are equipped to make a difference in their communities and beyond.