Discussion of sexual orientation in the curriculum

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Debate: Do You Think Sexual Orientation Should Be Incorporated into the Curriculum of the Nation's Schools?

Educators are struggling with how best to incorporate sexual orientation into the curriculum, eliminate bullying based on sexual orientation, and provide support for their LGBTQI+ students. Although the population is becoming more accepting of LGBTQI+, not all communities are supportive of the recognition of sexual orientation in their schools. In fact, some parents and religious leaders actively fight against any discussion of it at any grade level except in negative terms.

Concern about the inclusion of sexual orientation in the school curriculum has not been limited to the local school district level. State legislators may determine the content that should be taught about gay people in schools and at what age. Some states have passed legislation to ban any discussion of sexual orientation in their schools. You are likely to have one or more LGBTQI+ students in your classroom even though you may not know it. You will need to figure out how you can provide accurate and non-biased information about LGBTQI+ people as necessary. How you incorporate that information in the curriculum will depend, in part, on the context of the community in which you are teaching. Do you think sexual orientation should be incorporated into the curriculum of the nation's schools? Why or why not? What do you think the impact would be of including or excluding LGBTQI+ people, history, and issues in the curriculum?

LGBTQI+ students should see themselves in the curriculum to help them develop positive identities.

Children and youth at all ages should be taught to be accepting of others, including individuals whose sexual identity is not heterosexual.

Young children should learn that families are very diverse, including some with same-sex parents.

Bullying against LGBTQI+ students could be greatly reduced with curricula that incorporate LGBTQI+ content.

AGAINST

Discussion of sexual orientation in the curriculum will encourage more students to become LGBTQI+.

Students at all levels should learn the gender roles that are appropriate for their sex.

Introducing positive images of same-sex couples and LGBTQI+ people will lead students to think it is acceptable to be LGBTQI+, which is an inappropriate role for schools.

Students should learn that bullying against any student is inappropriate without pointing out the disproportionate bullying of LGBTQI+ students.

Questions for Discussion

1. How would you respond to the question of whether sexual orientation should be incorporated into the curriculum of the nation's schools? What rationales support your response?

2. How will you know whether the community in which you are teaching is supportive of the inclusion of sexual orientation issues, history, and experiences in the curriculum?

3. If you are teaching in a very conservative community, what strategies would be appropriate in providing support for LGBTQI+ students in the school?

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