LGBT Topics in the Adult ESL Classroom

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LGBT Topics in the Adult ESL Classroom Patrick Huang LSC International College / EC Toronto TESL Nova Scotia, 2016 Halifax, NS

- Introduction; Research questions Group discussions 1 Research findings 1 Group discussions 2 Research findings 2 Further research areas Bibliography; feedback

Three Research Questions 1. LGBT-related issues in the literature 2. A gay-identified teacher’s strategies 3. How can teachers be supported

Group Discussion 1 What LGBT-related issues have you experienced in your practice? (Most prevalent / similar / unusual?)

Research Question 1: What LGBT-related issues? A. Sexual identities and same-sex relationships B. Violent, homophobic language C. Coming out for the teacher D. Coming out for learners

Group Discussion 2 [What LGBT-related issues have you experienced in your practice? (Most prevalent / similar / unusual?)] What measures or strategies are helpful in your experience?

Research Question 2: How did the teacher address LGBT-related issues in his class? A. Selection and use of materials, procedures, activities B. Creating space C. Allow transformation D. Learners help address LGBT-related issues E. Support, concern, empathy from teacher

Research Question 3: How can teachers be supported to respond to LGBT-related issues? A. Teacher’s consideration and awareness: i. Investment ii. Imagined communities iii. Learners’ fear and experience of homophobia B. Creating and maintaining a safe space C. Coming out and showing support

Research Question 3: How can teachers be supported to respond to LGBT-related issues? – cont’d D. Inclusion E. Inquiry F. Transformation

Possible areas for further investigation Female perspective Mono- lingual / cultural setting (e.g. Taiwan; Mexico) New immigrant context

References Johnson, K. E., & Golombek, P. R. (2011). The transformative power of narrative in second language teacher education. TESOL Quarterly, 45(3), 486-509. Nelson, C.D. (2002). Why queer theory is useful in teaching. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 14(2), 43-53.

References – cont’d Nelson, C.D. (2009). Sexual identities in English language education: Classroom conversations. New York: Routledge. Peirce, B. N. (1995). Social identity, investment, and language learning. TESOL Quarterly, 29(1), 9-31. Ravitch, L.M. (2016). Integrating LGBTQ Topics within the ESL Classroom. TESOL Conference 2016, Baltimore, Maryland.