Sexual Orientation Equality in Schools - Teacher Advocacy and Action Research (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)

This book explores how to help teachers become better advocates for sexual orientation equality in secondary schools. Examining this issue through the lens of qualitative emancipatory action research, a group of Australian teachers embarked on a journey of teacher advocacy. Critical theory has long highlighted teachers as key players in either challenging dominant social narratives, or else perpetuating oppressive systems of power through traditional forms of education. Despite this important role, the life stories of teachers, which contributed to the development of their beliefs and behaviours about sexual orientation are rarely considered in the development of anti-discriminatory policy, designing the curriculum and most importantly, in teacher training. This book suggests and frames a model for advocacy, whereby teachers engage with their personal beliefs about sexual orientation, with their role as a teacher, and commit to advocacy through action by promoting student safety, challenging heteronormative narratives and role modelling compassionate behaviours in their school environments.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Queer Studies and Education
Release date:	February 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Matthew Holt
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	238
Edition:	1st ed. 2021
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-065142-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > The self, ego, identity, personality Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Teacher training Promotions
LSN:	3-03-065142-8
Barcode:	9783030651428

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