Homophobic Incident in the Hallway
While at a practicum placement in a local school, a student teacher walked by a group of students in the hallway during the lunch break. He observed that there three boys appear to be picking on a fourth boy. You overhear one of the boys call him ‘gay’. The fourth boy looks very upset. What’s going on here and how might he respond?
By engaging in the analysis of this Ted-Viv vignette, teacher candidates will:
Reflect on their personal views and professional responsibilities regarding LGBTQ+ students.
Develop insights into teachers’ duty to report and address potential, harassment bullying, and homophobia/transphobia.
2SLGBTQ+, Bullying, School safety, inclusion and equity, ethics, questioning bias and misconceptions, well-being, knowledge gathering.
Knowledge of the Ontario Context; Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
Safe and Accepting Schools/Creation of a Positive School Climate
Practicum
Please access the vignette transcript document here: TEd-ViV Case 6_ Homophobic Incident in the Hallway Transcript pdf