A qualitative case study to Examine Teachers’ Perceptions of bullying within K-12 institutions

Abstract

Teachers’ perceptions are a poignant factor in addressing bullying. Bullying within K-12 institutions has been a major concern for schools and teachers in the United States and around the world. The utmost concern about this topic is to address teachers’ perceptions about bullying and how these perceptions can be used in bullying prevention and reduction initiatives within the K-12 community. The topic for this study is A qualitative case study: To examine teachers’ perceptions of bullying-related situations within K-12 institutions. Moreover, teachers’ perceptions are extremely important, and it has been identified as the legitimate factor in maintaining student good conduct. Bullying behavior continues to baffle teachers because it has resulted in suicidal ideation and death, students' low self-esteem, and rejecting the notion of even being in school. This study intends to help reduce bullying situations in schools.