This book blends multiple research studies, historical and current events, reflective teaching examples, and guidance for LGBTQ+ inclusion and queer pedagogy in elementary schools. It is divided into three sections to guide the readers from a broad understanding of the hxstories of LGBTQ+ discriminations, rights, and some communities’ resistance to LGBTQ+ children, teachers, and curriculum to a focused invitation into the author's own reflections, teaching, and discussions with children about LGBTQ+ literature and topics. The volume provides hxstories, theoretical and methodological inquiry, resources, and encouragement for teacher-researchers ready to engage LGBTQ+-inclusion and queer literacy pedagogy in their classrooms, schools, and communities.
Author(s): Selena E. Van Horn
Series: Queer Studies and Education
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 246
City: Cham
Preface
References
Acknowledgments
Contents
About the Author
List of Figures
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome to Readers
How You May Have Come to This Book
My Hope for Our Time Together
Why Time and Place Matter
Terms and Acronyms: Self-Identification, Reflection, and Evolving Times
Self-Identification
Reflections
Alternative Spelling
Theoretical Foundations
Methodologies
Organization of this Book
References
Part I: Schools and Communities
References
Chapter 2: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: LGBTQ+ (In)equities in the US
It’s Hard to Teach Hard Hxstory
1960s
Intersectional Movements
June 28, 1969: Stonewall Uprising
1970s
June 28, 1970: The First Gay Pride Marches
The First Openly LGBTQ+ Politicians in the US
1977: Harvey Milk Elected to San Francisco Board of Supervisors
1980s
The HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the US
1990s
1993: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Sociopolitical Factors: Legalizing Discrimination
1996: Defense of Marriage Act
October 6, 1998: Matthew Shepard Murder
2010s
2009: Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
June 26, 2015: SCOTUS Ruling on Same Sex Marriage
June 12, 2016: Pulse Club Massacre
2017: Danica Roem Elected to Virginia House of Delegates
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Repeals and Reinstatements
Conclusion
References
Further Reading
Chapter 3: LGBTQ+ and Queer Literacy Research: A Review of PK-12 Classrooms and Teacher Preparation
Introduction
Cis/Heteronormativity in Schools
Taken-for-Granted: Assumptions, Forms, and Their Consequences
Understanding and Combating Cis/Heteronormativity in the Classroom
Pedagogical Approaches: LGBTQ+-Inclusive to Queer Literacy
Creating an Accepting Environment for Students with LGBTQ+-Identifying Family Members
Safe Space for All Learners: Intentional Teaching for the Inclusion of LGBTQ+-Identifying Students
Queer Approach: Toward a Focus on Social Justice
Teacher Ideologies: Personal Beliefs and the Curriculum
Teacher Preparation
Discussion
References
Chapter 4: Marginalizing Queer Identities in a Midwestern Elementary Literacy Curriculum: A Foucauldian Discourse Analysis
Terminology
Queer Literacy Pedagogy
Cis/Heteronormativity in Schools
Study Context: Our Teacher-Researcher Team
The School District
The Teachers
Jennifer
Nora
Methodology: Blended and Becoming
Expanded Participation and Data Sources
Community Expansion
Justified Silences
The Proposed Study
Imposed Childhood Innocence
The Revised Study
Analysis
Heteronormativity in Literacy Education: A Theoretical Swarm of Power
Elements of the Swarm of Power
Safety
Safe Spaces
Protecting the Innocent
School Board Meeting: Voting on Student Nondiscrimination Policy
What Is Valid Knowledge in a Particular Time and Place?
Literacy Curriculum: Good Habits, Great Readers
Social Acceptability
How Does the Knowledge Function in Constituting the Teachers?
Resistance
Advocating, Allies, Investment
Discussion
References
Part II: Educators and Curriculum
References
Chapter 5: Teachers Becoming Allies: Exploring Texts to Find Our Roles as Literacy Teachers and Researchers
Halt!
Theoretical Methodology
Participants
Context
Power/Knowledge and Performativity
Interval: We’re in This
Interval: Silences
Interval: Personal Journeys
Voice of Change
Dreams of Hope
Power/Knowledge of Curriculum Decisions
Interval: Gender
Unpacking Unchosen Baggage
Interval: When Did/Could I Know? Difficult to Pinpoint
Interval: You
Interval: Tensions and Resistance
Interval: Possible and Probable
Envisioning Possibilities
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Queering Tensions in Policies, Curriculum, and Classrooms
Introduction
Queer Ex/Inclusion in US Schools
Florida
Don’t Say Gay Bill
Across the United States
Parent Choices, Curriculum, and Book Bans
East Coast
Midwest
West Coast
Gender and Sexuality In Schools
East Coast
Midwest
West Coast
Targeting Trans Girls and Women in Sports
East Coast
Midwest
West Coast
Allyship in Uncertain Places
Pause and Jot
No Longer Unacknowledged or Taken-for-Granted
Visual Inclusions
Curriculum Re-vision
Safety and Honor Supports
Solidarity for Queer Futures
Pause and Jot
Resources and Bills Referenced
References
Part III: Children and Literature
References
Chapter 7: Reading Books and Book Club Members After School
Introduction
Engaging Readers with LGBTQ+-Inclusive Literature
Study Context: Afterschool Book Club
Different Lens, Same School District
Book Club Members
Queer and Poststructural Guide
Methodology
Data Collection
Phase One
Phase Two
Phase Three
Analysis
10,000 Dresses
Insights
Tensions of Gender Identity and Expression Ignite (Cis/Hetero)Normative Reading
Pronouns and Language Limitations
Bullying and Violence
Perceptions of Gender Identity and Expression Are Based on Visual Stereotypes
Discussion
Getting (Re)Started
Familiar Reads
Spiraling LGBQ+ Literature
Intentional Facilitation
Pause and Jot
References
Chapter 8: Putting It to Work
Picture Books
Literacy Curriculum Considerations
Including, Inviting, and Learning from Our Community Members
District-Level Advocacy
School-Level Advocacy
Professional Resources
Learning for Justice
Welcome Schools
Zinn Education Project
Conclusion
Next Steps
Children’s and Young Adult Literature Cited
References
Index
