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The list below is from a discussion on the Administrator chatboard about the unacceptable behaviors that constitute teacher bullying of students.

I replied with a little food for thought, but it was removed. They apparently didn't like the parallel between teacher bullying and administrator bullying. I think it is very telling, and a very important point.

"It sounds like the same techniques that administrators use on teachers. Is it any surprise when teachers use these same techniques on their students? Food for thought..."

The list of unacceptable behaviors: (how many of these have teachers experienced from administrators?)

Giving punitive or mean-spirited responses Withholding approval Using embarrassment Making kids keep secrets from other staff and parents Teasing to torment Public ridicule Making them feel that some retribution awaits them in the future Taking out worries/frustrations from home on students Terrorizing (creating fear to torment o...See More
Leah "It sounds like the same techniques that administrators use > on teachers. Is it any surprise when teachers use these same > techniques on their students? Food for thought..."

You are correct. If administrators bully teachers, then teachers may become so discouraged that they exhibit some of the same behaviors toward their students. ...See More
May 12, 2010
anon Heard one of our secretaries say the reason she's been rude to parents is because she's being bullied by the office manager and admn knows about it. So yes, it does happen.

On 5/12/10, Leah wrote: >> "It sounds like the same techniques that administrators use >> on teachers. Is it any surprise when teachers use these same >&...See More
May 13, 2010
not removed Just saw this. The list was not removed from the admin board. It's still there and was discussed at length in terms of bullying by students, teachers, and admin. Thank you for your comments.

On 5/12/10, Food for thought wrote: > The list below is from a discussion on the Administrator > chatboard about the unacceptable behaviors that...See More
May 21, 2010


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