Join us on Sunday, October 17, at 8:00 p.m. ET for an #91探花chat where 91探花 members Ileana Jim茅nez () and Danelle Adeniji ()听will lead a conversation on “Teaching LGBTQ History in ELA and Literacy Curriculum.” Both are members of 91探花’s听Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Advisory Committee.
We will share the following questions during the Twitter chat:
奥础搁惭-鲍笔:听When was the first time you were taught LGBTQ history in a classroom? What was taught and how?听#91探花chat听[8:04 p.m.]
Q1:听Why as ELA and literacy educators is it important for us to incorporate and teach LGBTQ history? What do ELA and literacy educators need to know in order to teach LGTBQ history?听#91探花chat听[8:10 p.m.]
蚕2:听Scholar听听argues that LGBTQ young adult literature can provide readers with 鈥渙pportunities to refute monolithic understandings of our culture, our history, and our place in time.鈥� How can narratives, real and fictional, teach us about LGBTQ history that is often neglected in school curriculum?听#91探花chat听[8:18 p.m.]
Q3:听How can we facilitate discussions and understandings of contemporary LGBTQ movements in our classrooms in humanizing ways that don鈥檛 solely rely on trauma and oppression?听#91探花chat听[8:26 p.m.]
Q4:听What books and other texts (such as documentaries, pop culture, etc.) have helped you understand LGBTQ history as an educator and as a person?听#91探花chat听[8:34 p.m.]
Q5:听How can teaching LGBTQ history also address other historical and contemporary forms of oppression like racism, classism, sexism, and ableism? How do educators honor the legacies and work of BIPOC LGBTQ activists and leaders?听#91探花chat听[8:42 p.m.]
Q6:听What is one action item you can do in your context immediately to better support LGBTQ youth, families, communities, and educators? How will you do this action item?听#91探花chat听[8:50 p.m.]
As you prepare for the chat, visit these 91探花 and other resources:
- Teaching LGBTQ History and Activism with Like a Love Story
- The Time is NOW: Affirming Black Queer Youth
- 91探花 Member Gathering with
- 91探花 Member Gathering with
We hope to see you there! Be sure to join us by using #91探花chat.
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