What are the experiences of primary school learners with regard to bullying?

Abstract

This study focused on the experiences of primary school learners with regard to bullying. The study dealt with the causes of bullying of learners in primary schools, and the role of educators in promoting bullying behaviors in schools. The study also provided the perceptions of primary school learners with regard to bullying. The study also looked at bullying in a global context. The study also looked at the mechanisms that can be employed in order to reduce, combat and even prevent the occurrence of bullying activities in primary schools. In this study, interviews and questionnaires were used to gather information from the learners, educators and principals in Sekgosese Central Circuit. Interviews were administered on the learners, and questionnaires were administered on both educators and principals. Findings of the study were gathered from the selected schools.