Affiliation:
1. Southeast College, Canada
Abstract
This chapter chronicles the author's experience in proposing and implementing a high school Gender and Diversity Studies course and the lessons that came from the experience. In the pursuit of inclusivity, the chapter highlights the transformative journey with a class of students identifying as gender and/or sexually diverse. This narrative delves into the repercussions of failing to establish inclusive and affirming learning environments, particularly concerning the academic success and wellbeing of students who identify as Gender and Sexually Diverse (GSD). The chapter emphasizes that the absence of inclusivity leaves GSD students with feelings of isolation, invisibility, and a deficit in their sense of belonging within the educational setting. This narrative aims to shed light on the educational practice of inclusive learning environments and the holistic wellbeing of young individuals who identify as GSD.
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