Gossip Harms. Kind Words Heal.
Grow Beyond Gossip in Your School to Increase Campus Morale, Classroom Productivity, and Student Happiness
Gossip is The Most Insidious Form of Bullying
Students today should not grow up believing that seemingly small acts of degradation are acceptable as long as they aren’t the target.
Studies show that students are more receptive to learning when kindness and tolerance are prevalent in a school’s culture.
What More Could We Be Doing For Our Youth?
Research shows that most current and recent high school students believe that their school could do better when it comes to teaching Social and Emotional Learning.
They feel that their academic learning or school experience has been hindered by social and emotional issues they face at school.
And while many schools implement SEL courses with good intentions, the content is too sterile, academic, or dated to be effective, leaving students to silently suffer.
Gossip is insidious because it is so intangible.
When students are taught about how harmful it can be, it may be merely and briefly lumped together in a general bullying course, if mentioned at all.
Overlooking the severity of gossip causes students to suffer both emotionally and academically.
how does anti-gossip education benefit students?
There is an ever-enlarging body of science that demonstrates that kindness and compassion have a profound effect on happiness and productivity. Implementing an SEL anti-gossiping program can not only improve the lives of your students, but your school’s overall performance as well.
Students uneducated about gossip may experience…
- Loneliness
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Suicidal ideation
- Highly charged emotions
Students who know the power of words will…
- Have a strong sense of community
- Be mindful
- Be kind
- Have increased productivity
- Look forward to coming to school
The right resources will encourage students and teachers to advocate for a kinder, safer environment through the positive transformation of speech habits.
Schools with a strong gossip education program can experience:
Increased classroom attendance and strong sense of community and belonging
Increased academic engagement and enthusiasm
Increased campus moral and positive campus dynamic
Safer learning environments
The right SEL-based anti-gossiping course can create a happier, healthier and more productive learning environment for all, even increasing academic performance!
Because…
Without the psychological threat of ruined reputations, friendships, and lives, schools and their students are able to flourish academically.
In my 2 decades of work on this topic, I have found that when presented in an engaging, non-sterile manner, students are very receptive to anti-gossip education.
They are eager to transform their speech habits, recognize the power of kind words, and improve their relationships, school and community.
A course that is catered to students in a fun, engaging, uplifting, and educational way will inspire and encourage students to tackle this persistent issue.
So, are you ready to do something positive for your students and transform your campus?
Take a look inside the course:
MODULE
01
Introduction
In this module I will introduce myself, establish a relationship with the students, and outline the vision and mission of this course.
MODULE
02
What is Gossip?
This module will define what gossip really is.
MODULE
03
Why Do People Gossip?
Students will learn the reason behind gossip and the pervasiveness of this issue.
MODULE
04
The Destructive Effects of Gossip
This module shows how destructive gossip can be when allowed to run rampant.
MODULE
05
How to Handle the Aftermath of Gossip
Whether you’re a victim or a perpetrator, this module reveals how students can deal with a gossip problem.
MODULE
06
Overcoming and Rising Above Gossip
This module introduces kindness as the strongest weapon against gossip.
MODULE
07
What Eliminating Gossip Can Do For You and Your School
There are many rewards for eliminating gossip which are outlined in this module.
MODULE
08
The Value of Every Student
In this module each student will learn their worth and the role they can play in eliminating gossip in their school.
MODULE
09
Wrap Up–Keep the Kindness Going
The course wraps up and students are given a fun 5-day challenge!
FAQs
How do I know this course will work for my students?
This course is based on decades of experience and seeing what works and doesn’t work for teenagers. While I can’t guarantee that this course will 100% work for every single person who takes it, I’m confident that if you provide it to your students they will be receptive to the content and work toward creating a kinder, more positive school.
How long will this course take to complete?
This course is X minutes long. It can be provided to students in one class period, or spread out across the semester. I created it to be consumed in bite-sized pieces, and since your students can access it on-demand, they can go at their own pace.
