ERIC Number: EJ1481410
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1084-0524
EISSN: EISSN-2331-6780
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Adding a Course about LGBTQ+ Families to Family Science Curriculum
Family Science Review, v29 n1 2025
This article explains why a full course on LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus) families is needed for family science curriculum instead of incorporating small amounts of LGBTQ+ family content into preexisting courses. It also describes the development of a feminist-informed online, hybrid undergraduate course focusing on LGBTQ+ families, which was reviewed by members of the queer community during development and at completion. Most of the required reading consisted of three books providing first-hand accounts of LGBTQ+ family experiences, whereas class content focused on scholarly work. Many classes also involved prerecorded interviews with LGBTQ+ individuals and practitioners working with LGBTQ+ families. A reflective exercise related to the assigned books and a final learnings paper connected to the scholarly work are briefly described. Two appendices are provided: the first provides more information about the course assignments, and the second is a rubric for the final learnings paper.
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Family and Consumer Sciences, Course Content, Feminism, Online Courses, Blended Learning, Undergraduate Study, Reading Materials, Assignments, Program Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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