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Invitation: A fabulous Friday afternoon conversation about LGBTQ-Inclusive Teaching, AoM Chicago, Friday, Aug 7

  • 1.  Invitation: A fabulous Friday afternoon conversation about LGBTQ-Inclusive Teaching, AoM Chicago, Friday, Aug 7

    Posted 06-24-2009 08:18

    ** apologies for the cross-posting **

    An invitation to a fabulous Friday afternoon conversation



    2009 Annual Meeting, Chicago
    Professional Development Workshop
    (Program Session #: 89)

    Pulling the Classroom Out of the Closet:
    Risks, Rewards & Strategies for LGBTQ-Inclusive Teaching

    Sponsors
    GDO, MED, Teaching Theme Committee


    Time and Location
    Friday, August 7, 2009
    2:30PM - 5:00PM
    Sheraton Chicago, Missouri Room


    Registration (recommended)

    While registration is not required, we would appreciate to know if you are planning to attend.  Please register for this workshop on-line at https://secure.aomonline.org/PDWReg (by July 10th) or with the workshop organizers at schramm_jd@gsb.stanford.edu or ophir@yorku.ca (any time before August 7th).

    List of Contributors

    Organizers:        Ron Ophir, York U., Canada
            JD Schramm, Stanford U., United States
    Discussant:        Steven Salbu, Georgia Tech, United States
    Presenters:        Mary Gentile, Giving Voice to Values, United States
            Douglas Creed, U. of Rhode Island, United States
            Lynn Bowes-Sperry, Western New England College, United States
            C. Douglas Johnson, Georgia Gwinnett College, United States
            Manuel Tejeda, Barry U., United States
    Facilitators:        Carlos Gonzalez, California State Polytechnic U., Pomona, United States
            Alison Kemper, U. of Toronto, Canada
            Robyn A. Berkley, Southern Illinois U. Edwardsville, United States
            Alicia Boisnier, Suffolk U., United States
            Kathleen B. Duncan, U. of La Verne, United States
            David M. Kaplan, Saint Louis U., United States

    Workshop Abstract

    The contentious and often loaded nature of discussing issues related to gay/lesbian/ bisexual/transgender/queer identity makes these topics more challenging to address in the classroom. This workshop will provide participants with a deeper understanding of the challenges and benefits of using various activities, case studies, topics, guest speakers, and other content which is sensitive to the diverse needs and experiences of our LGBTQ students.  Topics within this broad umbrella will include interactive discussion course materials, and teaching techniques to provide a more inclusive and dynamic classroom experience for all students – gay and non-gay alike.  The session will conclude with discussion of further needs for material development and instructor support.

    Background of LGBTQ Issues in Business School Classrooms

    Only in the last 10 years have some graduate schools of business actively recruited and acknowledged the presence of LGBTQ students in our classrooms. Now that the admissions offices have begun to recognize the value of diversity that LGBTQ students bring into a school, the question now becomes how to ensure that at least a portion of our course content include familiar experiences, challenges, and role models. We aim to provide an opportunity for scholars and educators to share what works, and what doesn't, when trying to broaden our classroom experiences to include LGBTQ topics and be inclusive.  Some faculty have "dipped their toe in the water" with an occasional activity or case in their classroom, but by and large most LGBTQ students graduate having never seen "themselves" in the classroom.  Other students were not provided with the opportunity to explore issues that their LGBTQ peers and future co-workers face in the workplace.

    Workshop Overview

    Aside from the opportunity for sharing experiences and raising awareness to the issues surrounding teaching and dealing with LGBTQ topics in the classroom, the PDW will serve to familiarize participants with teaching materials and activities in a variety of disciplines, and heighten the proficiency of educators – both gay and straight – in handling topics.  In addition, we hope that the workshop will create potential for ongoing dialogue and resource sharing, encourage development of new teaching materials, and provide the opportunity to discuss further teaching-related research and activity in this area.  
    The session is designed to encourage interactive discussion between those in attendance.  To start off the discussion, our panellists will briefly share some of the ways in which they incorporated LGBT content into their courses. We have invited panellists that represent a variety of experiences in terms of the type of courses they teach, their institutional affiliation, how long they have been teaching the topic, and the range of LGBTQ issues explored in their classes.  The panel also represents a rich diversity of gender, ethnicity, and LGBTQ/straight identity.  We will then continue with interactive small group discussion will be facilitated by Academy members who themselves have experience in teaching LGBTQ content in their classroom.  The session will conclude when we reconvene for a large group discussion – group report and discussion of future needs and directions.  

    Looking forward to your participation and sharing of perspective and experience!

    See you in Chicago...

    P.S.  See also LGBTQ Research Incubator PDW (program session # 150)