EDUKASI INTERAKTIF PENCEGAHAN BULLYING PADA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR DAN TAMAN KANAK-KANAK DI NAGARI KOTO GADANG

Abstract

Bullying remains a common problem in elementary education and can negatively
impact children's psychological, emotional, and social development. Therefore,
preventive measures are needed through educational activities that can improve
students' understanding of bullying behavior from an early age. This community
service activity aims to increase students' understanding and awareness of the
meaning, forms, and impacts of bullying through an interactive educational
approach. The activity was carried out in Nagari Koto Gadang Anam Koto, involving
students from SDN 12 Koto Gadang, SDN 33 Koto Gadang, and TK Harapan Koto
Gadang. The method used was interactive education, which included delivering
material through visual media, illustrated stories, role-playing simulations, and two
way discussions tailored to the developmental stage of the students. The results of
the activity showed an increase in students' understanding in identifying various
forms of bullying, understanding the emotional impact experienced by victims, and
the emergence of empathy and a commitment to refrain from bullying behavior.
Thus, socialization through an interactive educational approach can be an effective
preventive strategy in supporting the creation of a safe, inclusive, and conducive
learning environment from an early age.