Big Gay Adventures in Education - 9780367894214

Taylor & Francis

Big Gay Adventures in EducationSupporting LGBT+ Visibility and Inclusion in Schools\nAuthor(s): Daniel Tomlinson-Gray\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367894214, 978-0367894214\nSynopsis\nBig Gay Adventures in Education is a collection of true stories by 'out' teachers, and students of 'out' teachers, all about their experiences in schools. The book aims to empower LGBT+ teachers to be the role models they needed when they were in school and help all teachers and school leaders to promote LGBT+ visibility and inclusion. The contributors range from trainee teachers to experienced school leaders and leading figures from the community across the LGBT+ spectrum, as well as LGBT+ students whose lives were improved by having an openly LGBT+ teacher. Each story is accompanied by an editors note reflecting on the contributors experience and the practical implications for schools and teachers in supporting LGBT+ young pe.