SEMINAR PROFILE

H14 -
Integrating LGBTQ Topics, Literature and More Into Your Curriculum

In this two-day seminar we will discuss how we can begin to effectively and thoughtfully integrate LGBTQ issues, stories, literature and more into our curriculum, with a particular focus on the ELA classroom and the school library. We will explore ways to promote gender and sexuality equity in the classroom and school space. We will start with a brief introduction to key terms and concepts surrounding gender and sexuality and then take a closer look at the way our schools are currently handling these issues. We will explore the importance of including these issues in our curriculum and classroom and we will examine theories and texts that will help integrate these topics into our classrooms and schools in an organic way. We will also explore the history of LGBTQ literature written for young adults and current trends. Participants will read a small number of core texts and be given resources and annotated booklists for classroom use.

Scholar:

Talya Sokoll

Location:

Harvard Hillel

Dates:

3/3/2015, 3/24/2015

H14 -	Integrating LGBTQ Topics, Literature and More Into Your Curriculum

	In this two-day seminar we will discuss how we can begin to effectively and thoughtfully integrate LGBTQ issues, stories, literature and more into our curriculum, with a particular focus on the ELA classroom and the school library. We will explore ways to promote gender and sexuality equity in the classroom and school space. We will start with a brief introduction to key terms and concepts surrounding gender and sexuality and then take a closer look at the way our schools are currently handling these issues. We will explore the importance of including these issues in our curriculum and classroom and we will examine theories and texts that will help integrate these topics into our classrooms and schools in an organic way. We will also explore the history of LGBTQ literature written for young adults and current trends. Participants will read a small number of core texts and be given resources and annotated booklists for classroom use.

		Scholar:	Talya Sokoll
		Location:	Harvard Hillel
		Dates:	3/3/2015, 3/24/2015