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The time has come where I'm required to teach gender identity...

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OldChinaJug · 22/09/2022 17:50

What the hell do I do about this?

It's all stereotypes (obviously) and talking about people having the right to express their gender preference. Now, I don't mind teaching that some people believe it (because they do) and I have no objection teaching kindness and tolerance.

But I have a huge issue with teaching gender identify itself as some kind of 'fact'.

All I've got so far is calling in sick 😫

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WomanStanleyWoman2 · 22/09/2022 18:24

Maybe develop a sense of professionalism.

bodie1890 · 22/09/2022 18:22

Hotandbothereds · 22/09/2022 18:08

In what setting do you have to teach this? Is this crap actually on the school curriculum?

Can you share any of the resources, it surely can’t be right this nonsense is taught as facts?

It is absolutely right that it's on the curriculum in some fashion because it is something that a lot of young people are currently struggling with. Schools have a responsibility to engage with young people about matters that concern them. There is a mental health crisis in young people and teachers/ schools have to do something. They can't just ignore the issue and hope it goes away.

OP, I think you should have a conversation with your manager/ head of PSHE if you are worried about how to teach it.

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OldChinaJug · 22/09/2022 18:20

bodie1890 · 22/09/2022 18:15

I imagine the way it will be taught in schools is going to be more discussion based and getting the students to talk about it and come to their own conclusions, as much of PSHE is.

I'm not a teacher but I suppose you'd teach whatever is on the curriculum, facilitate a discussion and try not to ram your own opinions down their throat - the same way you'd teach religion/ politics etc if you had a strong personal opinion.

The lesson plan and presentation/work activity has already been done by someone else. I have to deliver it exactly as they have done it to keep in line with the school's policy. But I will see if there's room for manoeuvre.

I'm well aware of how to facilitate a discussion without being biased but I'm not prepared to teach a belief system as fact.

I'm just sick of it.

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OldChinaJug · 22/09/2022 18:17

English primary school.

I'm going to go over it with a fine tooth comb tomorrow and see what it says exactly. And if there's any scope for me to be 'flexible' with how I deliver it.

I'm covering someone else's class for PPA.

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BloodyHellKen · 22/09/2022 18:15

Well for a start I'd make it clear that some people believe it and others don't - you know a bit like a religion. That way you don't have to give your opinion as such but it will allow you to give both sides.

bodie1890 · 22/09/2022 18:15

I imagine the way it will be taught in schools is going to be more discussion based and getting the students to talk about it and come to their own conclusions, as much of PSHE is.

I'm not a teacher but I suppose you'd teach whatever is on the curriculum, facilitate a discussion and try not to ram your own opinions down their throat - the same way you'd teach religion/ politics etc if you had a strong personal opinion.

JoanOgden · 22/09/2022 18:14

If you're in England, have you checked the teaching materials are consistent with DfE guidance, which says gender stereotypes should be avoided?

ArabellaScott · 22/09/2022 18:11

Are you in Scotland, or elsewhere in the UK?

Hotandbothereds · 22/09/2022 18:08

In what setting do you have to teach this? Is this crap actually on the school curriculum?

Can you share any of the resources, it surely can’t be right this nonsense is taught as facts?

oopsfellover · 22/09/2022 18:06

In what context are you teaching it? Would the ‘some people believe’ or ‘some people identify as…’ approach not be possible?

Flapjack637 · 22/09/2022 18:03

No advice OP but I’m just so sorry you’re having to deal with this 💐

Always4Brenner · 22/09/2022 17:56

What rubbish are they forcing down their throats now🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️I feel,for you I really do having to teach this.

Plasmodesmata · 22/09/2022 17:55

I'm guessing you're a secondary teacher and this is for PSHE or whatever they call it now. I have no idea what I'd do, luckily I got out of the classroom before it got me.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 22/09/2022 17:52

Are you able to hint what sort of setting it is and what subject you teach? Sounds very difficult.