Queer Inclusion in Teacher Education: Bridging Theory, Research, and Practice

by Olivia J. Murray

Overview

Queer Inclusion in Teacher Education explores the challenges and promises of building queer inclusive pedagogy and curriculum into teacher education. Weaving together theory, research findings, and practical "how-to" strategies and materials, it fills an important gap by offering a clear roadmap and resources for influencing the knowledge, beliefs, and actions of faculty working with pre-service teachers. While the book has implications for policy change, most immediately, readers will feel empowered with ideas for faculty development they can implement in their own teacher education programs. Looking at both the politics and practices of teacher education and the ways in which queer issues manifest in schools, it is hopeful in suggesting that if teachers and pre-service teachers can critically reflect on homophobia and heteronormativity, they can begin to think about and relate to queer youth in a different, more positive and inclusive way. A Companion Website [http://queerinclusion.com] with additional activities and materials for teacher educators and faculty development and a practical guide enhances the usefulness of the book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415711852
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/09/2014
Pages:	252
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Olivia J. Murray is Assistant Professor in the Curriculum and Instruction Department at Portland State University, USA.

Table of Contents

Contents

Preface
How to Use This Book
Key Concepts of the Chapters
Terms and Definitions

Part I: The Challenges and Promise of Queering Teacher Education
Chapter 1: Framing the Issue
Chapter 2: Reading the Field
Chapter 3: Theory and Queer Inclusion in Education Framework

Part II: Field Research and Visibility
Chapter 4: Teaching with Integrity
Chapter 5: Teacher Candidates Engage with Queer Phenomena
Chapter 6: Teacher Educators Queer Their Practice

Part III: A Toolkit For Queering Practice
Chapter 7: Activities and Materials for Faculty Development
Chapter 8: Activities and Materials for Teacher Educators
Chapter 9: A Call to Action

Appendices
Appendix A: Gender and Sexual Orientation Diversity Continuum
Appendix B: Queer Inclusion in Education Framework
Appendix C: LGBTQ Advocacy in K-12 Classrooms Outline and Schedule
Appendix D: Values Statement Questionnaire
Appendix E: Curriculum Analysis: A Tool for Interrogating Messages about Sexual Orientation and Gender

Editorial Reviews

"Innovative and thought provoking, this book’s three-fold approach is particularly novel and useful. It engages with the material and with readers at multiple levels, which makes it all the more useful to a variety of audiences with diverse needs."

Luca Maurer, Program Director, Center for LGBT Education, Outreach & Services, Ithaca College, USA

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