Model Workshop For Staff Development
Many inquiries have been made as to the method of conducting a workshop on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth Issues for a group of school administrators, counselors, or teachers or some similar group. This model can be adapted to fit a half day, full day, or two day module.
OUTLINE
OBJECTIVES:
To present and exchange accurate unbiased information about homosexuality as reflected in current sociological and psychological literature.
To provide an opportunity to share and learn about the special issues of LGBT youth and to discuss strategies for addressing them.
To prepare participants to bring about change in their own educational environment.
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MORNING
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INTRODUCTION OF TOPIC AS A CLINICAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ISSUE
DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES AMONG LGBT YOUTH
ISOLATION, FAMILY ALIENATION, VIOLENCE AND SUICIDE
DISCUSSION, FILM/VIDEO, AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
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AFTERNOON |
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PANEL OR ROLE PLAY EXERCISES
ADDRESSING CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES AS A TEACHER, COUNSELOR OR ADMINISTRATOR |
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(MORNING, SECOND DAY) |
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GROUP EXERCISES IN PREJUDICE REDUCTION
IMPLEMENTING A CODE OF DISCIPLINE WITH REGARD TO NAMECALLING
MINORITY ISSUES AND MULTIPLE IDENTITIES |
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(AFTERNOON, SECOND DAY) |
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STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING A MORE POSITIVE OUTREACH TO LGBT YOUTH
TYPICAL SCENARIOS FOR SCHOOL CAMPUSES -WHAT IS OUR ROLE? |
