Suggested Resource List from ETFO
(Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario),
Equity and Women's Services to Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
dated August 20, 2002 entitled:
'LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER ISSUES IN EDUCATION RESOURCE LIST'
The following is an excerpt of their covering letter, followed by their recommended Print
Resources and Video Resources.
"
This document was created by the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario for use by
our members.
Last year, the Annual Meeting delegates of ETFO passed two motions which specifically addressed
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender issues in Education. Members expressed a need to be
aware of resources available to support them in creating learning environments, which included
LGBT realities. This document provides people, print and video resources available to Ontario
educators.
The Print Resource section contains resources that include detailed lesson or unit plans, and
the Videos section has information on recent videos only. All of the resources in this
document are Canadian. " Emily Noble, President
PRINT RESOURCES
BEYOND THE BASICS: A Sourcebook on Sexual and Reproductive Health Education This book is
a tool for educators who deliver Sexual and Reproductive Health education to 9 to 18 year olds.
Available from Planned Parenthood, 430-1 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, K1N 7B7, 613-241-4474.
BLURRED VISION: RETHINKING THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM This document examines equity and
social justice gaps in the new curriculum and offers strategies to address them. Available
from the ETFO at 416-962-3836 or www.etfo.ca .
BUILDING SAFE AND CARING CLASSROOMS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL,
AND TRANSGENDERED STUDENTS This package of workshops for staff professional development.
Available from the Alberta Teachers' Association, 11010 - 142 Street, Edmonton, Alberta,
T5N 2R1 or 780-447-9400.
CHALLENGING HOMOPHOBIA: A KDG to 12 RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS, COUNSELORS AND ADMINISTRATORS
TO AID IN THE SUPPORT OF, AND EDUCATION ABOUT LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER YOUTHS
AND FAMILIES. This is a colourful resource that presents rationale, background, strategies,
and many lesson plans. The resource was financially supported by many organizations including
the B.C. Teachers' Federation and the B.C. Human Rights Commission. Available from the Gay and
Lesbian Educations of British Columbia (GALE-BC) 604-684-9872 or www.galebc.org.
CREATING SAFER SCHOOLS FOR LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL YOUTH: A RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS
CONCERNED WITH EQUITY This resource has a section on Professional Development to create
awareness of violence against lesbian, gay and bisexual youth. It also contains sections on
developing an action plan for your school community and has information about your legal
responsibilities. Available from Education Wife Assault at 416-968-2026.
EQUALITY NEWS Volume 8, No. 2, February 2000 is devoted to addressing issues of\
homophobia and heterosexism. Published by the Manitoba Teachers' Society.
MANIFESTING ENCOURAGING AND RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENTS This document examines " the
underlying thread to all 'isms' ... Power, and provides detailed information about seven
'isms'. " (To be used with The Future We Want; Building An Inclusive Curriculum.)
Available from the Peel District School Board 905-890-1099.
PIECING TOGETHER A CARING COMMUNITY: A RESOURCE READER ON DISMANTLING HOMOPHOBIA
This resource by Anne Shortall is a project led by the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights
Association. This valuable resource was developed to train teachers, guidance counselors,
and social workers on strategies to serve the lesbian and gay student population. Available
free of charge from the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Association website
www.stemnet.nf.ca/nlhra/
RAINBOWS AND TRIANGLES: A CURRICULUM DOCUMENT FOR CHALLENGING HOMOPHOBIA AND HETEROSEXISM
IN THE K-6 CLASSROOM Rainbows and Triangles is available throughout the Toronto District
School Board 416-397-3346.
SAFE AND CARING SCHOOLS (SACS): THE ALBERTA TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION PROJECT This project
is a comprehensive violence-prevention and character education endeavor designed to foster
socially responsible behaviour and inclusive school environments. A variety of lesson plans
and teaching resources related to violence prevention and diversity issues can be found at
the Alberta Teachers' Association website http://www.teachers.ab.ca/safe/index.html
SAFE SCHOOLS: BREAKING THE SILENCE ON SEXUAL DIFFERENCE This resource thematically
presents issues faced by BGLTT youth. The voices of youth are a significant component of this
document. Available from the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, 2317 Arlington Avenue,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7J 2H9 or 306-373-1660.
SAFELY OUT: ACTIVITIES TO CHALLENGE HOMOPHOBIA IN SCHOOLS This document provides
suggestions for integration as well as models of implementation. Available from the
Toronto District School Board Library and Learning Resources at 416-822-7700.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO EXPLORING ISSUES OF MEDIA VIOLENCE IN THE
INTERMEDIATE CLASSROOM This intermediate resource examines issues of violence in the
media. Available from the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, 416-962-3836 or
www.etfo.ca.
THE FUTURE WE WANT: BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE CURRICULUM This document is the teaching
content for the document Manifesting Encouraging and Respectful Environments. It presents
four approaches to and five dimensions of an inclusive curriculum. Curricular links are made
and specific suggestions are given for moving to a more inclusive curriculum. Available
from the Peel District School Board, 905-890-1099.
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CLOSET This is a play by Edward Roy that was first presented by
Youtheatre of Montreal. A 28-page Study Guide was written and compiled by Camilla Holland
and Patterson Fardell, Young Peoples Theatre Toronto) Educational Services Department.
It contains lesson plans, teachers' supplementary notes and teacher-friendly activities around
the issues of homophobia. Available from the Manitoba Teachers' Society, 191 Harcourt Street,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3H2, 204-888-7961.
THE SCHOOL THAT EQUITY BUILT This resource deals with developing a positive atmosphere
of diversity in our schools, classrooms, and playgrounds. It also contains grade 1 to 4 units
on problem solving to create a positive classroom climate. Available from the Elementary
Teachers' Federation of Ontario, 416-962-3836 or www.etfo.ca.
WE'RE ERASING PREJUDICE FOR GOOD published by the Elementary Teachers' Federation
of Ontario. This resource has lesson plans for all grade levels. We're Erasing Prejudice
for Good uses stories to explore many of the 'isms' through monthly themes. There is at
least one story and lesson plan for each grade level that addresses lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender realities. This resource was a finalist in the Canadian Race Relations
Foundation Symposium's Award of Excellence. Available from the Elementary Teachers'
Federation of Ontario, 416-962-3836 or www.etfo.ca
VIDEOS
IN OTHER WORDS name-calling and cruel language hurt, say teens who speak in this
documentary video. Homophobic language is a common verbal put-down among young people, but
many adults feel uncomfortable responding to it. In Other Words speaks directly to teens
and offers a valuable tool to teachers, counselors and community youth workers. Endorsed by
ETFO for use with intermediate students Available from the National Film Board of Canada,
1-800-2667-7710 or www.nfb.ca.
ONE OF THEM for ages 13 and up, this video shows how a group of secondary school
students attempt to address bullying, name-calling, and violence in their school. Available
from the National Film Board of Canada 1-800-267-7710 or www.nfb.ca.
QUEER VOICES This video challenges some of the myths about gays and lesbians by
presenting some of the realities. A useful tool for professional development. Available
from the Halton Anti-Homophobia Committee (See People Resources).
STANDING TOGETHER: A FOCUS ON BULLYING Elementary students address many examples of
bullying that happen at school. The students themselves provide strategies for dealing with
bullying. Includes a discussion guide. Available from the British Columbia Teachers'
Federation at www.bctf.bc.ca.
STICKS AND STONES Young children ages 5 to 12 describe how they feel when they hear
put-downs of themselves or their families in this video for students, their educators and
their parents. Endorsed by ETFO. Available from the National Film Board of Canada,
1-800-267-7710 or www.nfb.ca.
Watch for the new CTF/ETFO resource, Seeing the Rainbow: Teachers Talk About Bisexual,
Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, and Two-Spirited Issues - Coming in Autumn 2002.
For more information, contact: Noreen O'Haire, Canadian Teachers' Federation,
613-232-1505 or John Guiney, Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, 416-962-3836.
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