Boys Curriculum
A semester includes 8 sessions
The Language of Bullying
The different ways boys can be mean to each other, and the roles boys play in a bullying scenario.
The Role of the Bystander
The boys deconstruct a bullying scenario so that they understand the role of the person standing on the sideline. They learn tools to safely and effectively stand up in a bullying situation.
Norms and Beliefs
Boys learn behavior and beliefs from many people and outside influences. They will identify the qualities of male role models and create a “man-nequin' who displays the positive attributes of that kind of man they want to learn from.
Friendship
Differentiate what healthy and unhealthy friendships look like so the boys will learn and assess the difference, and realize the attributes that other boys see in each of them.
Leadership
Insight into leadership: what it means, what qualities make good leaders, and recognizing leadership in their lives. Finally boys discuss many ways to become a good leader.
Cyberbullying
Session 1:
Recognizing cyberbullying, the difference between cyberbullying and other types of bullying, and responding or intervening in a cyberbullying situation - safely.
Session 2:
Test their understanding about the meaning of cyberbullying and then agree on ways to be safe and behave the right way online.
High Five Celebration
Boys invite their parents or role model to celebrate what they learned, and how they’ll continue to Stand Up safely in situations where bullying happens.
