Meline Kevorkian, Robin D'Antona

Tackling Bullying in Athletics

Best Practices for Modeling Appropriate Behavior

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Bullying prevention is a priority for all who work with our youth in our schools, parks, organizations, and athletic fields. Tackling Bullying in Athletics will help athletic directors, coaches, parents, and all those who help youth enjoy the benefits of sports by detailing how they can provide a bully-free playing field and promote sportsmanship and character.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: RLPG/Galleys
• Seitenzahl: 102
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Oktober 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 272g
• ISBN-13: 9781607093794
• ISBN-10: 1607093790
• Artikelnr.: 30597487

Autorenporträt

Meline Kevorkian, Ed.D is the author of several books including, 101 Facts about Bullying: What Everyone Should Know, Preventing Bullying: Helping Kids Form Positive Relationships, and Six Secrets for Parents to Help Their Kids Achieve in School. Currently; she is the executive director of academic review at Nova Southeastern University, a former columnist at The Miami Herald and board member of the International Bullying Prevention Association. She has been featured on the TODAY show, CNN, NBC, FOX, CBS, WSVN, Mom Talk Radio, WLRN Public Television, BlueSuitMom.com, and the National PTA Robin D'Antona Ed.D. is an educational consultant and adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University. She is author of 101 Facts about Bullying: What Everyone Should Know About Bullying , a certified national Olweus bullying prevention trainer, founding board member of the International Bullying Prevention Association and works with school districts, after school programs and other groups training parents, teachers, coaches, and practitioners about bullying prevention.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Why Care? Chapter 3 Why Bullying Prevention?
Chapter 4 Athletes: View from the Playing Field Chapter 5 Coaches: View
from the Locker Room Chapter 6 Fans: View from the Grandstands Chapter 7
The Play Book: Best Practices, Prevention Chapter 8 The Play Book: Best
Practices, Intervention Chapter 9 Final Thoughts

Rezensionen

Teaching children to be more caring towards each other and learning about, and being tolerant of, our differences is so crucial. Dr. Kevorkian is tackling an important issue facing all of our children in schools todayyyyy -- Coach Tony Sparano, the Miami Dolphins Bullying in athletics is an issue that affects everyone and left unchecked becomes part of a much larger problem. It is important that everyone recognizes bullying and learns how to deal with it appropriately. This book offers a clear definition of bullying and simple practical ways to deal with the unique circumstances of the athletic setting. This book is a must read for parents, coaches, and educators who are concerned about eliminating bullying behavior wherever it occurs. -- Gary Nihan, K-12 director of health, physical Eeucation, and nursing services, Danvers Public Schools Teaching children to be more caring towards each other and learning about, and being tolerant of, our differences is so crucial. Dr. Kevorkian is tackling an important issue facing all of our children in schools today -- Coach Tony Sparano, the Miami Dolphins