Robinson, Kerry H.; Ferfolja, Tania

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ERIC Number: EJ679275

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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"What Are We Doing This For?" Dealing With Lesbian and Gay Issues in Teacher Education.

Robinson, Kerry H.; Ferfolja, Tania

British Journal of Sociology of Education, v22 n1 p121 33 Mar 2001

Reflects on issues that arise when preservice teachers are introduced to lesbian and gay concerns in school. Explores preservice teachers' resistance, commonly espoused attitudes and beliefs, and teacher educators' difficulties in challenging myths, stereotypes, and biases. Highlights the perceived irrelevance of gay and lesbian issues to preservice teachers. Provides references. (PAL)

Descriptors: Educational Methods, Gender Issues, Higher Education, Homophobia, Homosexuality, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Social Bias, Student Reaction, Student Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Note: British Journal of Sociology of Education is a refereed journal.