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Knowledge and Beliefs about Bullying in Schools

Comparing Pre-Service Teachers in the United States and the United Kingdom

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA, sherib{at}u.arizona.edu

Adrienne Del Rio

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA

A questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about bullying used in a study of pre-service teachers in the United Kingdom was replicated on a sample of 82 pre-service teachers in the United States. Results were similar for both groups of pre- service teachers. Participants had some accurate knowledge as well as some beliefs and attitudes that would not be consistent with effective teacher behaviours towards students involved in bullying. Both samples were interested in further training as part of their teacher preparation programs. Implications for training of pre-service teachers are discussed.

Key Words: bullying • bullying intervention • bullying prevention • pre-service teachers • school bullying • teacher education • teacher preparation • teacher training

School Psychology International, Vol. 26, No. 4, 428-442 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0143034305059019


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