Understanding Gay and Lesbian Youth: Lessons for Straight School Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators

by David Campos

Overview

Understanding Gay and Lesbian Youth assists the classroom teacher, school counselor, and administrator in relating to gay and lesbian youth and creating accepting and supportive learning climates. David Campos begins with a discussion of the current state of affairs regarding gay and lesbian youth in schools, including a discourse on the developmental milestones, and provides practical strategies for working effectively with these students. The text, concise, yet comprehensive, features: _

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578862900
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/28/2005
Pages:	410
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

David Campos is an associate professor in the School of Education at the University of the Incarnate Word. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, multicultural education, and curriculum methods, written a book on sex education and another on diverse sexuality in schools, and traveled to China in 2004 as a Fulbright Scholar.

Editorial Reviews

Campos presents an aid for educators, counselors, and administrators to improve their understanding, knowledge, and support skills when working with gay and lesbian youth. He provides facts and statistics, information on development and creating a safe environment, and explains terms, symbols, myths, and histories.

Reference and Research Book News

The offerings in this book range from developmental milestones of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) students to tips for school counselors and administrators. Chapters include information boxes, reflect-and-write suggestions, an idea file for further research, and a list of references consulted.

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