Abstract

Arguments that appeal to an oversimplified “biology” are commonly used to exclude transgender people from gender-segregated spaces and from public life. In schools, many transgender youth are mistreated and feel unsafe. Biology teachers have a unique opportunity to change the school climate by teaching in a way that includes and affirms diverse gender identities rather than omitting or alienating them. For teachers, school leaders, and policymakers, I present a framework for a gender-inclusive biology curriculum. I share lessons that I have implemented and my reflections on how this kind of curriculum can positively impact student attitudes, engagement, and learning. Argumentos que resultan atractivos a una “biología” sobre-simplificada se usan a menudo para excluir personas de identidad transgénero de espacios segregados por género y de la vida pública. En las escuelas, muchos jóvenes de identidad transgénero son maltratados y se sienten inseguros. Los docentes de biología tienen una oportunidad única para cambiar el ambiente escolar al enseñar de una manera que incluya y afirme la diversidad en identidades de género en vez de omitirlas o alienarlas. Para docentes, líderes en las escuelas, y legisladores, yo presento un esquema para un currículo de biología inclusivo de género. Comparto lecciones que he implementado y mis reflexiones de cómo este tipo de currículo puede impactar en una manera positiva la actitud del estudiante y su participación y aprendizaje de forma positiva.

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