2SLGBTQ+ INCLUSION IN CLASSROOMS
TEACHERS GUIDE
LESSON 1: The Importance of Supporting Queer Youth
LESSON 1
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Supporting Queer Youth
LESSON 1 - Supporting Queer Youth
A vital aspect of being an educator is becoming a lifelong learner. In order to best serve all students (we) must be open to learning new information and adapting to change.
This is especially true when it comes to understanding 2SLGBTQ+ identities. In this section of the resource we will walk through terminology, ways to create an inclusive classroom, supporting students, dealing with parents and guardians and more.
While some of this information may be new to some of you and not to others, there are hopefully still ways in which we can all learn and grow.
Audio Introduction to Lesson 1
TDSB 2017 Student & Parent Census
TDSB 2017 Student & Parent Census
TDSB self-reported emotional well being of Toronto students in 2017 by sexual orientation. Refer to page 33
Every Teacher Project 2015
The University of Winnipeg and The Manitoba Teachers’ Society’s report on LGBTQ Inclusive Education in Canada’s K-12 schools (2015) - Summary of results which include the key findings that teachers shared about their knowledge of and experiences with dealing with anti-LGBTQ sentiment, inclusion within their schools, support from school boards and ministries and resistance from parents and more. Refer to page 17-26.
Every Teacher Project 2015
Egale Key Takeaways 2021
Egale Key Takeaways 2021
Egale Canada’s updated report on the state of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in Canadian schools. (2021)
Queer Everyday
A poem written and contributed to the CANVAS Online Resource Guide by poet Kai Dilkhush Kaur
queer everyday
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We understand that these topics can bring up difficult feelings. If you’re looking for extra support or someone to talk to please look through our resource section for a wide array of helplines, resources, support groups, and counselling options.
