KiVa® is a (…)

Here is another example of an engaging practice that, from a professional experience, fosters students’ SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT. By school engagement we mean students’ observable participation in school activities, sense of belonging to classmates and teachers, and valuing success in school-related goals.

It is implemented by: Teachers

It is directed at students aged:  All

Target group: All

ICT involvement:  no

Description of the practice: “KiVa® is a research- and evidence-based anti-bullying programme that has been developed in the University of Turku, Finland, with funding from the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. The strong effectiveness of KiVa has been proven scientifically through a large national randomized and controlled trial as well as several different studies. KiVa is being used around the world and it is the world’s most studied anti-bullying programme.”

Accessible to any student: yes

Meaningful participation for every student: yes

Support to the practice: yes

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