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Inclusive Environments Learning Module Inclusive Environments 1 minute Sample Script: Welcome and thank you for joining us. As you all know, this is a module about sexual orientation and gender identity. Specifically, it’s about the importance of an inclusive learning environment and how we can make simple changes to make our classrooms and schools safe for everyone. SOGIeducation.org #sogi123

SOGIeducation.org #sogi123 Inclusive environments are important. All students need to feel safe, included, and empowered so they can learn. Inclusive student environments lead to better student outcomes. A message of inclusivity can be sent visually (e.g., posters) as well as through our everyday language and actions. 1 minute Sample Script: All students need to feel safe, included and empowered so they can learn. Inclusive student environments lead to better student outcomes. Research shows that it’s critical for student well-being to have trusted and safe adults to talk to about gender and sexuality. You don’t need to be an expert, but you do need to be open to listening and committed to finding answers and/or resources when asked. For example, if your school has a SOGI School Lead or Safe Contact, it’s important to communicate and display the name and room number of this person for students and families. SOGIeducation.org #sogi123

SOGIeducation.org #sogi123 Activity: School Inventory In small groups, discuss the following questions: How does our school currently show that it is accepting and welcoming for students and families of all sexual orientations and gender identities? What examples of homophobic or gender policing language do we hear in our school? 7 minutes Task: Provide two colors of Post-it notes, one per question. Give everyone 3 minutes to answer the questions by writing one example per Post-it note. Give everyone another 2 minutes to stick their Post-it notes on the corresponding chart paper on the wall. If clarification is required, you can provide participants with some of the sample answers below. Extension Activity: Have participants work in groups of 4 to 6, first filling in Post-it notes in response to one question, and then swapping tables with a group answering the other question and adding to their responses. Question 1 examples: Posters, stickers, displays, forms, inclusive language, events, guest speakers, curriculum, etc. Question 2 examples: “That’s so Gay”, “Don’t be such a girl”, “She’s a tomboy”, “You look like a boy/girl”, etc. SOGIeducation.org #sogi123

SOGIeducation.org #sogi123 Reflection: School Inventory What are some common themes in the group’s responses? How are incidents involving this inappropriate language currently being handled by staff? How are the two questions we explored interconnected? Teach being an UPSTANDER! For a lesson plan and tips on responding to “That’s so Gay!” visit SOGIeducation.org. 2 minutes Task: Ask participants to reflect on the questions and comments on the slide. If time permits, invite ideas from the group. Extension Activity: Conduct a discussion using the questions on the slide. Pull up the lesson plan about responding to “That’s So Gay” using the hyperlink on the slide, and introduce it briefly to the group. SOGIeducation.org #sogi123

SOGIeducation.org #sogi123 play video > PLAY VIDEO > Video: Inclusive Environments (11 min) As you watch this video, consider these questions: How else can we make our school more welcoming and inclusive for students and families of all sexual orientations and gender identities? What is your personal commitment to making your school more SOGI inclusive? 12 minutes Task: Introduce and play the video.   Sample Script: Next, we will watch a video that will help us to evaluate the inclusivity of our school environment and possibly inspire us to think of ways to make improvements. When watching the video, consider the questions on the slide. Make note of any ideas, as we will discuss these questions later in the module. SOGIeducation.org #sogi123

SOGIeducation.org #sogi123 Inclusive LANGUAGE sends a message. What subtle message is sent with each phrase? Can you make this language more inclusive? Good morning boys and girls. One of the lovely ladies in the office can help you. Who will man the office over lunch hour? Our always elegant Gr 6 teacher, Rachel Wills, will be leading the choir. Is man inherently capitalistic? As you get older, you might start to feel attracted to the opposite sex. Father’s Name: _________ Mother’s Name: ____________ OK class, boys on the blue line and girls on the red line. 3 minutes Task: Ask participants to consider the statements on the slide. After 1 minute invite two participants to share their ideas with the group. Extension Activity: Have partners or small groups work through all statements on the slide, and then debrief as a full group. SOGIeducation.org #sogi123

SOGIeducation.org #sogi123 Inclusive SIGNAGE sends a message. 2 minutes Task: Talk to participants about signage already in your school, as well as where other signage can be acquired. Extension Activity: Visit some of the following websites to look at other sources of signage. Posters can be found at: https://bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/SocialJustice/2016-17_SJ_Resources.pdf https://loveintersections.com/posters/ https://www.homophobie.org/en/ https://www.genderspectrum.org/resources/education-2/#more-424 SOGIeducation.org #sogi123

SOGIeducation.org #sogi123 A GSA can improve your school climate! A Gay-Straight Alliance, Gender-Sexuality Alliance or Diversity Club allows students a safe place to talk, express themselves and become empowered to lead and educate others about diversity. Research has shown benefits for all students. SOGIeducation.org/SOGI2 has resources to get started. This GSA Guide from the PHSA (Provincial Health Services Authority) is also a great resource! 2 minutes Extension Activity: Open and review the resources on the SOGI 1 2 3 and PSHA websites. Sample Script: Many middle and secondary schools now have a GSA club. GSA stands for Gender-Sexuality Alliance or Gay-Straight Alliance. Schools may use other names for these clubs, but the purpose is to provide a safe and comfortable place for students to discuss gender and sexuality, and often to show student leadership on these issues in the school. Some elementary schools are starting GSA clubs or are including SOGI topics and discussion in a Diversity Club or Social Justice Club. There are resources for starting a GSA on the SOGI website and provided by the PSHA (see links on slide). SOGIeducation.org #sogi123

SOGIeducation.org #sogi123 play video > Video: Creating Gender Inclusive Schools Trailer (2 min) A trailer for a 21-minute film intended for elementary and middle school educators PLAY VIDEO > Video: Why Pronouns Matter For Trans People (2:30 min) A video intended for secondary school educators and students 3 minutes Task: Introduce and play one of the videos on the presentation slide. Introduce the other video and offer to provide the link in a follow-up email after the session. Extension Activity: Watch and discuss both videos. Sample Script: The video Creating Gender Inclusive Schools is a 2-minute trailer for a 21-minute film intended for elementary and middle school educators. The video Why Pronouns Matter for Trans People (2:30 min) is intended for secondary school educators and students. PLAY VIDEO > SOGIeducation.org #sogi123

SOGIeducation.org #sogi123 Activity: Moving Forward Reflect on the following questions: How can we make our school more welcoming and inclusive for students and families of all sexual orientations and gender identities? What is your personal commitment to making your school more SOGI inclusive? 6 minutes Task: Ask participants to take 1 minute to write down as many ideas as they can for Question 1 on Post-it notes. Collect the Post-it notes and add them to the corresponding chart paper while reading them aloud to the group. Then ask participant to take 1 minute to write at least one personal commitment on a Post-It to take with them back to their classroom or office. Invite two to four participants to share their commitment with the group (as time permits). Following the session, post, photograph, and share the chart paper for Question 1 to encourage further discussion and action. Extension Activity: Complete Question 1 in partners and small groups, allowing more time for idea generation and discussion. Allow additional time for reflecting on one’s personal commitment, and invite all participants to share their commitment(s) with the group. SOGIeducation.org #sogi123

Visit SOGIeducation.org Thank you! Support all students. Create a truly welcoming school. Visit SOGIeducation.org 1 minute Task: Encourage participants to learn more and get answers to questions by connecting with you one-on-one, visiting SOGIeducation.org, contacting the SOGI School/District Leads, or emailing the BC SOGI Education Lead (info@sogieducation.org). Extension Activity: Open the floor to discussion if time permits. Sample Script: Thank you for participating and learning! SOGIeducation.org #sogi123