World Teachers' Day 2022: LGBTQ+ Inclusion Resources for Teachers
Happy World Teachers’ Day 2022!
Today we’re celebrating all teachers who are working to build safer, more inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ students.
Teachers are dedicated allies to their LGBTQ+ students, changing lives every single day. To every teacher who’s looked out for a struggling student, stood up against homophobic or transphobic bullying, or promoted LGBTQ+ visibility in their school: We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re grateful. If you’re an LGBTQ+ teacher yourself, thank you for being a role model!
At ShoutOut, we’re always here to support teachers who are working to develop LGBTQ+ inclusion in their schools. We do this through student workshops, staff training, and by providing educational resources to schools. We also offer training to teachers in education through guest lectures and collaborations with partners including the TCD School of Education.
Read on for some of our favourite resources to share with students!
Can we help you develop an LGBTQ+ inclusive school?
ShoutOut Resources (click headings to download / access)
We’ve compiled a range of our resources below. If you’re looking for a specific resource to share with your students, or guidance around a particular topic relating to LGBTQ+ identity, get in touch and we’ll offer advice and help you find the right materials!
Queer History 101 Lesson Pack - click here to download.
This lesson pack can help you explore Irish and international LGBTQ+ history with your students in the classroom through quizzes and exploration tasks.
Queer History 101 Video
Use this video along with the above lesson pack to explore queer history in your classroom.
ShoutOut Know Your Queer History
In this series, ShoutOut volunteer Domhnaill Harkin interviewed Ireland’s leading LGBTQ+ activists and allies to understand LGBTQ+ equality and progress over the past 50 years.
The ShoutOut Podcast
ShoutOut’s volunteer-hosted and developed podcast explores LGBTQ+ YA fiction, history, culture, school volunteering, and much more!
ShoutOut Terminology Guide
Get up to speed with sensitive and accurate terminology for describing LGBTQ+ identities.
ShoutOut Parents & Guardians Guide
Our Parents & Guardians guide answers some of the questions parents & caregivers often ask when it comes to supporting their LGBTQ+ child.
Achmhainní Gaeilge
Roinnt achmhainní Gaeilge ag baint le gcursaí LADTA+.
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Films & TV Shows
A guide to films and TV shows suitable for all ages and available through common streaming services.
Guide to Pronoun Inclusion
In this guide we explain why we share our pronouns in email signatures and introductions, and how it can promote allyship for trans and non-binary people.
LGBTQIAP+ Role Models Series
Some of our volunteers and staff spoke to us about their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Non-binary, Intersex, Asexual, and Pansexual role models.
Intersex Awareness
Guide discussions on intersex identity in the classroom with the help of our blog exploring intersex issues and allyship.
Resources from other organisations (click headings to download / access)
INTO LGBT+ Teachers' Group
Our friends at the INTO LGBT+ Teachers’ Group offer a range of resources for primary schools and younger students, as well as resources supporting inclusive staffroom environments for LGBTQ+ Teachers.
Children’s Books Ireland - Pride Guide
From Children’s Books Ireland, 100 LGBTQ+ inclusive reads for young readers aged 0-18, including a host of books by Irish writers!