GSD at school: understanding what you see; thinking critically about what you see. section II: GSD: developmentally appropriate practice -- section II: (Biological) sex: defining the terms; learning the language; grasping the concepts -- section III: Gender: defining the terms; learning the language; grasping the concepts -- section IV: Sexuality: defining the terms; learning the language; grasping the concepts -- Heteronormativity at school: questioning the "natural order" of things -- A framework for engaging GSD at school: educational mission; best "good" pedagogical practices -- section I: Educational mission -- section II: Standards of good practice -- GSD at school: understanding what you see; thinking critically about what you see.
Summary:
Very few PreK-12 teachers are adequately trained to address the gender identity and sexual identity of their students in a developmentally-appropriate and pedagogically-sound manner. Yet responsible adults-parents, educators, pre-service teachers, coaches, religious instructors, camp administrators and school counselors- must help children navigate the inherently diverse, increasingly complex world of gender and sexuality in the twenty-first century. This book is a practical, forward thinking resource for anyone involved in educating children and adolescents. Jennifer Bryan takes readers into classrooms, administrative meetings, recess, parent conferences, and the annual pep rally to witness the daily manifestations of gender and sexuality diversity at school. She provides a coherent framework for understanding what readers "see," and invites them to use a contemporary, heart/mind perspective as they consider the true developmental needs of all elementary, middle, and high school students. The book features thoughtful questions, models of dialogue, accessible lesson plans, and many pedagogical strategies. At the heart of this book, though, are the evocative stories from teachers, students, and parents that Bryan has listened to over the span of her career. These personal anecdotes bring the comprehensive explorations of this seminal work to life. -- Publisher description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.