"Don't Bully. We Are All Different": Bullying Toward Children With Different Race and Ability

• In Event: AERA Poster Session 13
  In Poster Session: Supporting Young Children's Learning and Development

Abstract

This study explores how young children respond to picture books on bullying toward peers of different racial and ability backgrounds, and how their understanding and attitudes change through a series of reading, discussions and follow-up activities. Using a qualitative study approach, this study was conducted in a classroom of 20 five-year-old children in a metropolitan city in Korea. The children were involved in whole group read-aloud sessions and follow-up activities led by their teacher. Findings show that literacy activities on bullying helped to diminish stereotypes and prejudice toward children of different backgrounds, understand diversity, develop empathy, and come up with ways to resolve issues.

Authors

• Su-Jeong Wee, California State University - Los Angeles

• Jinhee Kim, Kennesaw State University

• KANAE KURA, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology