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Publication Date: 2016
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The Lived Experiences of LGBTQQIAA Advocates in Education
Goodrich, Kristopher M.; Kingsley, Karla V.; Levia, Carlos Lopez; Daugherty, Douglas
Teacher Educator, v51 n3 p211-229 2016
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and ally (LGBTQQIAA) students are not commonly discussed in teacher education programs. Issues related to LGBTQQIAA learners need to be addressed in schools and in teacher education programs. Extant research shows that LGBTQQIAA students often face hostile school climates, with few resources and little support, which can lead to higher levels of absence and truancy, lower levels of academic achievement, and numerous negative health outcomes. This article uses autoethnographic methods to examine the experiences of an activist group working with preservice teachers, teacher educators, and other social justice advocates on a long-term service project for undergraduate teacher candidates aimed at increasing recognition of and giving voice to K-12 LGBTQQIAA students' experiences. Issues related to agency and resistance are addressed, and implications for teacher preparation programs are discussed.
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, Educational Environment, At Risk Students, Student Needs, Ethnography, Activism, Preservice Teacher Education, Social Justice, Preservice Teachers, Consciousness Raising, Bullying, Personal Narratives, Workshops, Observation, Content Analysis, Questionnaires, Pretests Posttests, Teacher Competencies
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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