References and PD Resources

This page of the APA Style website includes general guidelines for writing without bias, as well as specific guidelines addressing sexual orientation and gender, as well as other individual characteristics (racial and ethnic identity, socioeconomic status, age, and intersectionality).

This website addresses key concepts and issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and human rights in Alberta.

This Alberta resource guide contains the amended School Act, which includes a definition of bullying and support for students’ organizations and activities.

This 21-page guide aims to support the creation of welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environments to help children and youth with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

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This 220-page toolkit is a substantial study of Canadian teachers' practices and perceptions related to LGBTQ-inclusive education, which is recognized by teachers and teacher organizations in publicly funded schools across Canada

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The resource page links to videos, blogs, and events for the use of teachers and learners.

This 48-page document was written for the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO) to help municipalities improve their response to incidents of discrimination towards individuals in the LGBTQ2+ community.

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In this article, Dumas reports on a survey and interview of LINC teachers in Alberta to explore their attitudes and perceptions related to sexual diversity in their classrooms. She advocates that teachers use an inquiry approach and that publishers produce materials that include sexual diversity.

EDCan connects teachers to different resources online. Search “diversity” or “LGBTQ” to find resources related to LGBTQ inclusion in schools.

This report examines 32 organizations that provide services to LGBTQ immigrants in the United States. It reports on the services offered, barriers to service, and recommendations.

In this 48-minute plenary talk, John Gray discusses gender and sexuality in ELT in the context of how teachers’ roles have evolved and changed over time.

In this interview, Dr. John Gray discusses the erasure of LGBTQ+ identities in ELT materials, the role of the teacher as an effective practitioner vs. reflective practitioner, and empowering future teachers with the knowledge and skills to address issues concerning LGBTQ+ in their classrooms.

This 22-page article describes research into language, and identity development of LGBTQ+ students is affected by their perceptions of whether their classroom climate accepts sexual diversity.

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This 35-page article explores responses from 100 ESOL tutors and managers in the UK to a survey and interviews and learners' reactions during a focus group interview.

From the University of British Columbia, Ashley Moore talks about heteronormativity in language teaching materials. In the video below (Moore, 2021), Moore discusses the following article (Moore, 2020).

See also Nelson’s earlier work on this topic:

• Nelson, C. (1999). Sexual identities in ESL: Queer theory and classroom inquiry. TESOL Quarterly, 33(3), 371–391.
• Nelson, C.D. (2002). Why queer theory is useful in teaching. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 14(2), 43–53.
• Nelson, C. D. (2004). A queer chaos of meanings: Coming out conundrums in globalised classrooms. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Issues in Education, 2(1), 27–46.
• Nelson, C. D. (2010). A gay immigrant student’s perspective: Unspeakable acts in the language class. TESOL Quarterly, 44, 441–464.

This is a series of six 10-minute documentary films that celebrate the love and commitment of LGBTW+ couples and their families.

This textbook provides practical advice for creating queer inclusive ESL classrooms. A summary of the textbook can be found here: https://www.equinoxpub.com/home/queering-english/

This 9-page article examines ESL teachers' attitudes towards Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Queer content in their curriculum and instruction.

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Tyson Seburn’s blog addresses a number of topics related to ELS and LGBTQ inclusion. This thought-provoking entry takes a critical look at how typical ESL classroom discussions and textbooks portray LGBTQ identities.

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This hub provides curriculum and resources to use in sexuality, gender, and LGBTQ+ education. The Activity Finder allows you to search for activities based on type of activity, length, subject (e.g., cissexism, coming out, gender, etc.), and more. As well, the website includes recommended resources (websites, articles, videos, and organizations).

This 68-page learning resource provides ESOL learners with the opportunity to explore LGBT lives and engage with sexual and gender diversity issues. It includes lesson plans and classroom resources.

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In this 2001 article, Vandrick argues that it is important for ESL programs (and heterosexual instructors in particular) to address the rights, needs, and inclusion of LGBT learners.

This 13-page article describes the findings of a cross-sectional study that looks at the connection between specific institutional policies and resources on college campuses and the experiences and psychological-well-being of LGBQ+ college students.

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This 16-page research study reveals LGBT educators' perceptions of safety and support in the school system and offers suggestions to further improve the current experience of LGBT-educators.

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