Improved ITE courses can make classrooms more LGBT-inclusive

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In 2021, a study from Western Sydney University revealed that 93% of LGBT students had heard homophobic language while in school, with more than a third admitting to experiencing slurs almost daily. This makes it imperative for authority figures to do what they can to support LGBT students inside the classroom, pre-service teachers (PST) included. Professional legislation requires teachers to make reasonable adjustments to make education equitable for all by removing barriers to learning. However, legislation alone is not enough to change the status quo.

 

Period8 Apr 2022

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  • TitleImproved ITE courses can make classrooms more LGBT-inclusive
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletThe Educator
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date8/04/22
    DescriptionIn 2021, a study from Western Sydney University revealed that 93% of LGBT students had heard homophobic language while in school, with more than a third admitting to experiencing slurs almost daily. This makes it imperative for authority figures to do what they can to support LGBT students inside the classroom, pre-service teachers (PST) included. Professional legislation requires teachers to make reasonable adjustments to make education equitable for all by removing barriers to learning. However, legislation alone is not enough to change the status quo.
    URLhttps://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/improved-ite-courses-can-make-classrooms-more-lgbtinclusive/279975
    PersonsBlake Cutler, Megan Adams, Louise Jenkins

Keywords

  • Initial teacher education
  • LGBTIQ
  • Queer
  • Inclusion
  • Emotional expeirence
  • Comfort