Bullying in Irish Education

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IN IRISH EDUCATION Edited by Mona O’Moore and Paul Stevens 9 781782 050438 ISBN 978-1-78205-043-8 www.corkuniversitypress.com Photo supplied by Shutterstock Cover: Burns Design School bullying is receiving increasing attention as a phenomenon which is present in all schools. Despite previous books on the topic, bullying continues to thrive, become more sophisticated and pose serious problems for school populations in both primary and postprimary sectors. This book is the first definitive review of bullying in Irish education written by researchers and practitioners working in the field. The appeal of this book is twofold. Firstly it explores bullying from different perspectives within education, namely pupils, teachers and principals. Secondly it is research based but the concerns, shortcomings and challenges which bullying presents in the educational environment are explored, and realistic strategies and support strategies are proposed. Given the keen interest in bullying internationally this book provides a comparative text clearly indicating research and practice in Ireland. ...