Non-Credit Course
15 Clock Hours
Course Description
The purpose of this course is for participants to learn the history of the LGBTQ movement, key terminology, how preconception and discrimination impact the LGBTQ community and review strategies for fostering LGBTQ-inclusivity in schools. Participants will examine myths and perceptions, as well as curriculum and best practices associated with LGBTQ students.
Global Goals of the Course
To deepen and/or apply the content and skills of the teacher’s existing professional knowledge base by meeting the following global goals of the course:
- Identify myths and perceptions relating to LGBTQ
- Design teaching strategies and lessons that include LGBTQ perspectives
- Understand how to support parents and stakeholders around LGBTQ inclusivity and creating safe spaces for all students
- Identify strategies to promote understanding between LGBTQ students and their peers, parents, and school
- To demonstrate proficient knowledge of outreach organization and activities that provide students, parents, and school community the knowledge and techniques to support LGBTQ students
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