The Role of Physical Education on Bullying in Elementary Schools : Perspectives of Physical Education Teachers

Abstract

Bullying is a form of oppression that still occurs in schools. Previous research stated that acts of bullying can occur during physical education learning hours. The purpose of this study was to find out how the role of physical education has on bullying in elementary schools from the point of view of elementary school physical education teachers in the Central Java. Respondents consisted of 70 elementary school physical education teachers. The interview technique is used as a qualitative research method in this study. The data were obtained after one-on-one interviews and were analyzed. In the opinion of some teachers, the concept of choosing a learning model and game approach chosen by the teacher is one of the determining factors for the opportunity for bullying to occur in physical education activities. The results of the study showed that the responses of 70 physical education teachers were concluded into four main theme groups including; Teacher awareness of the possibility of intimidation in physical education activities; Physical Education triggers acts of bullying; Selection of a learning approach model is important to minimize bullying; The impact on students exposed to bullying in physical education. Based on this theme as a suggestion for future research, research can be carried out on which learning models are less at risk of bullying, because according to some previous research results that physical education is a space that opens up opportunities for bullying and it is unavoidable.