The changing experiences of primary teachers : Responding to scenarios involving diverse sexualities
Journal article
van Leent, Lisa and Ryan, Mary. (2016). The changing experiences of primary teachers : Responding to scenarios involving diverse sexualities. International Journal of Inclusive Education. 20(7), pp. 711-725. https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2015.1111443
Authors | van Leent, Lisa and Ryan, Mary |
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Abstract | Sex education and diverse sexualities are controversial topics within the primary school arena. Concepts of childhood innocence have influenced sex education curriculum, policy development and teaching practices within schools. However, research shows that primary school-aged students are aware of and talk about sexualities. The aim of this research is to reveal the pedagogical experiences of primary school teachers in relation to scenarios inclusive of diverse sexualities. Social constructionist theories of pedagogy and phenomenographic methods are used to provide a detailed analysis of the ways in which primary teacher participants conceptualise their encounters with students who introduce concepts of diverse sexualities. This research reveals that primary students ask questions about diverse sexualities, they use homophobic expressions (often as a daily occurrence), they sometimes reveal homosexual feelings to teachers, some have same-sex parents and some are being raised with knowledge of diverse sexualities. Without comprehensive policy and curriculum support, and appropriate professional learning for teachers, teachers are unable to make well-informed pedagogical decisions that promote inclusive education. |
Keywords | teachers’ experiences; primary/elementary; diverse sexualities; social constructionism; phenomenography; inclusive education policy |
Year | 2016 |
Journal | International Journal of Inclusive Education |
Journal citation | 20 (7), pp. 711-725 |
Publisher | Routledge |
ISSN | 1360-3116 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2015.1111443 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84949604728 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 711-725 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 11 Dec 2015 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 01 Oct 2015 |
Deposited | 21 Feb 2022 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8x5qy/the-changing-experiences-of-primary-teachers-responding-to-scenarios-involving-diverse-sexualities
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