Character Education and the LGBTQ Inclusive Classroom Community

Description

PEDC 9109 Character Education & the LGBTQ Community
3 Graduate Level, In-service Credits, LAUSD Salary Points/ 45 hours Instructor Michelle Rosenoff, October 1-30, November 1-30, December 1-30, January 3-30, February 1-28, March 1-30, June 1-28, August 1-30

This course is a character education course focusing on why people have certain biases, with a highlight on homophobia. Strategies to promote key character education traits such as empathy, dignity, respect, patience and integrity will be discussed at length. The course will also focus on how to help a child who may be questioning their sexuality at any age level k-12. Additionally, discussion will focus on how to help a child who is being bullying because of their differences. Students will be able to bring back to their own classrooms valuable information and strategies to help foster a caring, nurturing environment.