Blog #1: Understanding Gender Diversity
Hello everyone, and welcome to this week's blog covering the importance of gender diversity and inclusion in the classroom! This module is definitely an exciting one to explore, although sometimes it can be challenging to navigate within a school environment. Children and young adults are all doing their best to succeed both academically and socially while also learning more about themselves and who they want to become. It is tricky to sift through the typical stresses of elementary, middle and high school. As teachers it is so crucial that we are aware of these harbored feelings that students may have, and are proactive and understanding when helping to guide them through their struggles. When it comes to gender studies, children are only just beginning to comprehend what that means and are exploring more about their own body and preferences. It is vitally important to allow for students to come into their own with positive support from the educators and have a safe environment to
