Choosing to Include Gay Issues in Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Coursework: One Professor’s Journey

Wolfe, Randi B.

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“…Contemporary Early Childhood (EC) educators are expected to cater for children from diverse backgrounds including those who have lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) parents (Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority's, ; Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), ; Wolfe, ). Studies show that educators report feeling unprepared to address LGBT issues in EC settings (see Bower and Klecka, ; Souto‐Manning and Hermann‐Wilmarth, ).…”

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“Raised Eyebrows”: Working with Lesbian‐Parented Families — Experiences of Childcare Centre Directors in Australia

Cloughessy

Waniganayake

2013

Children & Society

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When reflecting on their experiences with children from lesbian‐parented families, 64 childcare centre directors in Victoria, Australia indicated that explicit programs, policies or resources of support were absent in their centres. Importantly, participants' pre‐ and post‐professional education either ignored or superficially addressed lesbian matters. This may explain the limited nature of inclusion of lesbian matters in early childhood education. Of note, is the pervasive nature of ‘truths’ upheld by educators. That is, in the Foucauldian sense these educators perceived lesbian families as being the ‘same’ as heterosexual families. Despite the considerable shifts in professional attitudes and ‘truths’ about sexuality, the Foucauldian silences were being reinforced in everyday practice as evidenced by the reference to ‘raised eyebrows’ by participants when this silence about sexuality was threatened.

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“Raised Eyebrows”: Working with Lesbian‐Parented Families — Experiences of Childcare Centre Directors in Australia

Cloughessy

Waniganayake

2013

Children & Society

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“…It is important to note that we cannot be sure if some of the issues are that researchers are not studying the topic or if the pre-service and in-service training is not occurring frequently. Several authors seem to indicate that the training is not regularly occurring (Averett and Hegde, 2012; Fox, 2007; Souto-Manning and Hermann-Wilmarth, 2008; Wolfe, 2006), while other authors have indicated that early childhood programs in colleges and universities are increasingly becoming more intentional about including LGBT family trainings (Burt et al, 2010). If the latter continues to occur, then there is need for more documentation via peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate the outcomes of these classes and the student readiness.…”

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Lesbian and gay parents in early childhood settings: A systematic review of the research literature

Averett

Hegde

Smith

2016

Journal of Early Childhood Research

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This article presents the first systematic review of all the existing peer-reviewed literature (n = 20) on gay and lesbian parents and their children in early childhood education settings. The review includes articles that were empirical or pedagogical practice oriented, focused exclusively on early childhood education (Birth to 5 years), and concentrated on gay and lesbian parents and their children. Considering the date range of the articles (1990-2012) and their similar content, indications are that the field of early childhood has not progressed very far in the thinking and practices in relation to gay and lesbian parents and their children. Recommendations made in 1990 are being put forth as still needed today. Implications for pedagogical change and future research needs are provided.

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“…Research has shown that teachers often feel discomfort toward families with gay and lesbian parents. This feeling of discomfort may keep teachers and staff from intervening with and addressing instances of sexually biased language and homophobic bullying because of either their own personal biases or their anxiety and discomfort in addressing a socially sensitive topic (Maney & Cain, 1997; Ryan & Martin, 2000; Wolfe, 2006). However, adhering to DEC Code of Ethics requires teachers to support the inclusion of all children and families.…”

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Young Children With Same-Sex Parents: Supporting Families and Children in Early Childhood Programs

Davis

Hanline²

2016

Young Exceptional Children

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Choosing to Include Gay Issues in Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Coursework: One Professor’s Journey

Cited by 24 publications

References 3 publications

“Raised Eyebrows”: Working with Lesbian‐Parented Families — Experiences of Childcare Centre Directors in Australia

“Raised Eyebrows”: Working with Lesbian‐Parented Families — Experiences of Childcare Centre Directors in Australia

Lesbian and gay parents in early childhood settings: A systematic review of the research literature

Young Children With Same-Sex Parents: Supporting Families and Children in Early Childhood Programs

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