"Challenging Homophobia In Schools"

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This teacher's resource book, "Challenging Homophobia In Schools" (2000. Vancouver) is a comprehensive new professional resource produced by Gay and Lesbian Educators of BC (GALE-BC).

Their site features some sample lesson plans.

"This resource includes lots of practical lesson plans from K-12 as well as a rationale on why schools need to teach about sexual orientation. A comprehensive background section on homophobia and heterosexism includes information on: negative myths perpetuated against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, coming out issues, counselling ideas, violence prevention strategies, dealing with anti-gay slurs and how to support students by starting gay-straight alliances in schools.

Teachers are provided with lots of concrete, practical strategies and lesson plans written by classroom teachers. The resource section provides a wide range of age-appropriate classroom resources from K-12 as well as parent and professional resources. Community groups and support services for LGBT people and relevant web sites are also listed." (quote from site)