Alarming violence at schools in North Rhine -Westphalia: Students and teachers in danger!

Alarming violence at schools in North Rhine -Westphalia: Students and teachers in danger!

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland - The increasing violence at German schools, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), has achieved alarming proportions. According to current reports, 12% of fourth graders report in primary schools that they are beaten at least once a week. These acts of violence are not only directed against students, but also affect teachers and parents. Our Central Europe emphasizes that schools act as a mirror of society and thus reflect the increasing experiences of violence.

The Ministry of School and Education North Rhine-Westphalia (MSB NRW) reacted to this problem and published a guide on the subject of “experiences of violence at schools”. The document includes 15 pages and, among other things, deals with cyberbullying. According to reports, according to teachers, incidents of insults, schoolyard quarries and targeted violence were documented. The guidelines are intended to ensure security for school management, teachers and other school employees who are often under pressure to deal with such situations.

recommendations for teachers

In the guide, various recommendations for affected teachers are given, including first aid psychological aid and self -observation. It is emphasized that teachers should seek or flee protection in violent situations. Acute security should be carried out, for example, by so-called "hold, stop" calls and an energetic body language. Targeted attention to the environment can also be helpful in order to move out of the danger zone and not to provoke. Violence has no place in schools, and the security of everyone involved must be a top priority.

The Ministry also emphasizes that schools have to create protected rooms for everyone involved. Therefore, prevention programs are of central importance. Last year, a major digital event for violence prevention took place in schools in order to draw attention to the importance of these topics. The guide also refers to existing materials, such as the emergency folder "look and act", which is intended to support schools to check their security concepts.

prevention as a key

Educational researchers such as Tillmann and Holtappels emphasize the need for a comprehensive strategy for school prevention work. This includes establishing rules and setting limits in order to preserve school as a place of physical integrity. A uniform consensus among teachers about reactions to rule violations is crucial. Learning culture also plays a role, since a student -oriented lesson with life reference is necessary to reduce violent behavior. Missing funding efforts are often identified as a factor for school authorities.

In addition, the social climate in schools is closely related to violations of violence. Positive relationships between students and teachers are essential to enable safe learning. School institutions should also be expanded as district centers in order to promote social activities of young people. Cooperation with family and youth aid is necessary to enable a holistic view of the problem.