Teachers should not assume that their pupils have a "mum and dad" under guidance aimed at tackling anti-gay bullying in schools.This means that usage of the word "gay" will be tightly policed. Certain usages will be promoted, while others will be punished.
It says primary pupils as young as four should be familiarised with the idea of same-sex couples to help combat homophobic attitudes. ...
When discussing marriage with secondary pupils, teachers should also educate pupils about civil partnerships and gay adoption rights. ...
Teachers should avoid telling boys to "be a man" ...
At the same time, schools should encourage gay role models ...
Next month is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History Month, where pupils learn about apparently gay figures from history including Leonardo da Vinci, Oscar Wilde and James Dean.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Teachers: don't say mom and dad
The London UK Daily Mail reports:
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