This series of studies conducted on bullying in Philippine schools offers a comprehensive overview of the complex interactions between the school environment and student experiences, revealing significant implications for policy and educational practice. Each of these five studies sheds light on distinct aspects of these dynamics, collectively pointing to the need to understand the characteristics of schools as contexts for bullying and the necessity for well-tailored interventions that cater to the specific social and environmental contexts of schools.
The findings underscore the importance of adopting nuanced and localized strategies to address bullying effectively. Aside from the importance of school-wide programs to prevent bullying, the studies also emphasize the need to foster an inclusive and supportive school culture that nurtures all students. The insights gained from these studies suggest that policy and practice must be sensitive to the unique characteristics and needs of each school environment to be truly effective.
Contains the following studies:
Development of a Visualization Tool for Understanding PISA Bullying Data in Educational Atmospheres in the Philippines – Macario O. Cordel II, Rochelle Irene G. Lucas, Minie Rose C. Lapinid
Exploring School Environments in the Philippines using the PISA 2018 Dataset – Thomas James Tiam-Lee, Rochelle Irene G. Lucas, Minie Rose C. Lapinid
School Structure, Perceived Climate, Student Characteristics, and Adult Support Predictors of Exposure to Bullying and Sense of Belongingness Based on PISA 2018 – Rene M. Nob, Geselle Manguiat, Althea Patricia Arenillo
Bullying Experiences of Filipino Students: A Scoping Review – Jim Rey R. Baloloy and Reinier Dave Zapanta
Developing a Model for Safe and Supportive Learning Environments: A Scoping Review – Maria Caridad H. Tarroja, Katrina F. Resurreccion, Elaine Marie D. Aranda, Joel C. Navarez, Rosette D. Morga, and Patricia Mae A. Taba
Edited by Dr. Allan B.I. Bernardo
