Description
Product ID: | 9780367894221 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Big Gay Adventures in Education |
Subtitle: | Supporting LGBT+ Visibility and Inclusion in Schools |
Authors: | Author: Daniel Tomlinson-Gray |
Page Count: | 112 |
Subjects: | Educational administration and organization, Organization & management of education, Primary and middle schools, Secondary schools, Teaching of students with different educational needs, Primary & middle schools, Secondary schools, Teaching of specific groups & persons with special educational needs |
Description: | Select Guide Rating Big Gay Adventures in Education is a collection of true stories by 'out' teachers, and students of 'out' teachers, all about their experiences in schools. The book aims to empower LGBT+ teachers to be the role models they needed when they were in school and help all teachers to promote LGBT+ visibility and inclusion. Big Gay Adventures in Education is a collection of true stories by ''out'' teachers, and students of ''out'' teachers, all about their experiences in schools. The book aims to empower LGBT+ teachers to be the role models they needed when they were in school and help all teachers and school leaders to promote LGBT+ visibility and inclusion. The contributors range from trainee teachers to experienced school leaders and leading figures from the community across the LGBT+ spectrum, as well as LGBT+ students whose lives were improved by having an openly LGBT+ teacher. Each story is accompanied by an editor’s note reflecting on the contributor’s experience and the practical implications for schools and teachers in supporting LGBT+ young people and ensuring they feel safe and included in their school communities. Compiled by the co-founder and director of LGBTed, the inspiring stories in this book are essential reading for LGBT+ teachers and allies. Let’s be the role models we needed when we were at school and show our students that they can be successful and happy as an LGBT+ person. |
Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2020-12-30 |