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Convincing as to why it shouldnt be part of the curriculum in public schools? I asked you a couple of times if you believe that the average kid who wants to know more does not have easy access to information outside of the classroom. I'll guess that you believe s/he does not.
Yes, and I showed you exactly why that proposition, as a counterargument, does not make any sense.
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Now I'll try a different tack. Taught, how? It would be part of Health class, or Biology, or what class? Would it be its own class? Full year or one semester? Or a chapter in the [Health, Biology] textbook, or a few paragraphs and discussion?
Or what? How do you envision it being taught?
For goodness' sake, just teach about GLBT history when it's appropriate to include it. It is interwoven in much of American history, particularly during the time leading up to the Civil Rights era, and throughout.
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If all you want to do is squabble, that's different. Just say something constructive.
I haven't squabbled. I think I've been pretty consistent in this thread about my stance, despite detractors.
Perfect example of why GLBT History should be a required course.
Although, as a gay person myself, I would limit the discussion to begin at the high school freshmen level and not exceed five days. That gay people have made significant accomplishments should be taught to avert the bigotry that our culture fosters, but it need not be dwelt upon. Whatever history classes are taught in the four years of high school should make ample mention of minorities who participated in our defining moments, but not be done in a way that overemphasizes their minority status.
Once again, please name some historically significant Americans who identified themselves as homosexual.
For goodness' sake, just teach about GLBT history when it's appropriate to include it. It is interwoven in much of American history, particularly during the time leading up to the Civil Rights era, and throughout.
For goodness' sake, just teach about GLBT history when it's appropriate to include it. It is interwoven in much of American history, particularly during the time leading up to the Civil Rights era, and throughout.
In the scope and sequence of student's 3 year HS history experience what you are suggesting would warrant a couple of paragraphs in a text and be about 15 minutes worth of classroom discussion.
History? History? A history class of sexual orientation? Is there any other history class taught based on sex? You have got to be kidding me. There should be no history classes taught on anything except country or region. You don't really mean a history class, right?
Indeed. Boy o boy, these kinds of history classes based on sexual orientation will sure make America competitive with other nations as far as job skills and workplace qualifications are concerned. (/sarc)
In the scope and sequence of student's 3 year HS history experience what you are suggesting would warrant a couple of paragraphs in a text and be about 15 minutes worth of classroom discussion.
That can be planned by the instructors themselves.
I like to thank you for proposing yet another unit to plan for, in addition to the required state tests, benchmark exams, pacing targets and special topics we already have to do.
I like to thank you for proposing yet another unit to plan for, in addition to the required state tests, benchmark exams, pacing targets and special topics we already have to do.
All I read is whining on this thread. This topic has really been blown out of proportion. It was a relatively innocuous suggestion.
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