1. Topic-
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Addressing GLBT Issues and discussing GLBT Issues with students
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2. Content-
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How to effectively address GLBT issue in the classroom, What to
expect when discussing GLBT issues.
Keywords: stereotyping, bullying, gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. To prepare teachers to discuss GLBT issues in their classroom
2. Prepare teachers for student comments concerning the GLBT community
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4. Objectives-
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1. Prepare teachers to be more comfortable in addressing GLBT issues
2. Provide resources
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5. Materials and Aids-
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. Provide the statistics for approximately how many of students
are affected by GLBT issues (around 10%)
2. Brainstorm how this affects education and social interactions within
the school
Possible responses: poor academic performance due to bullying, strong
emotional issues when facing GLBT, relationships with parents and
peers may change, etc.
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B. Development-
1. As a group, have the teachers brainstorm the issues students
face surrounding GLBT
2. Brainstorm stereotypes and terms that go along with GLBT bullying
and how to address them
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C. Practice-
1. Teachers will then develop a code of conduct surrounding GLBT
bullying
2. Teachers will be responsible for knowing the consequences and creating
the consequences associated with GLBT
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D. Independent Practice-
1. Teachers will develop logical punishments for students who are
bullying
2.Teachers will need to create a Straight-Gay-Alliance group within
their schools and design a poster and students sign up sheet
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
Teachers can also create any other form of media advertising to
advertise against GLBT bullying or the gay-straight alliance club
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. At the end of the meeting someone will give the group the minutes
and make sure everyone understands what to do with GLBT bullying
2.Teachers will be given a simulation in which they will be giving
out a punishment for GLBT bullying |
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G. Closure-
1. Review the anti-bullying policy already in place
2. Put the GLBT bullying policy along side it and take it just as
seriously |
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