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      Supporting transgender students

      20 January 2020

      Written by Admin

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      Schools are increasingly including and supporting transgender students, which could be daunting/overwhelming. Schools in a transformational mode are a unique resource. Increasingly transgender students across ages are asking their families and communities to support them in living their lives and fulfilling their potential. Having the support of a school system is critical since a school plays a central role in their lives. A negative experience at school would hinder a transgender student’s academic progress and professional growth. It can also have an impact on their long-term mental health.

      Here are some ways to make a classroom more trans-friendly and inclusive:

      Research

      If, as a teacher, you are not familiar with something or are not sure about a specific identity, it would be appropriate to do some research on the same. Do not ask questions that would make a transgender student uncomfortable. A teacher’s job also involves creating a positive environment for learning.

      Modify your language

      You can transform several things about your communication style to ensure your transgender student feels comfortable. Ensure you use gender-neutral terminologies. Please don’t make the girls and boys sit separately in a classroom, instead make them sit randomly.

      Ice-breaking sessions

         

      At the beginning of the academic year, teachers must conduct a “Get To Know the Class” sessions to find out students’ preferences, hobbies, etc. Also, ask the students for their preferred name and the pronouns they would be using.

       

      Initiate measures against bullying

      Transgender students often have to face bullying. School management, teachers, and staff have to make it clear that bullying would not be accepted. Prevent any discriminatory behavior before it happens.

      Support your students

      It is easy to say that you shall accept and treat all the students equally. However, teachers have to be active and not passive about it. They have to convert words into action. School management must modify its policies. The entire school system must speak out openly in support of students since they may not be in a position to speak up for themselves.

      Training

      No matter how positively the school system feels toward transgender and the issues surrounding them, teachers must receive some training to engage with them effectively.

      Avoid assumptions

      Do not make any assumptions regarding students’ gender identities. It is vital to understand that transgender students’ status has an impact on their educational experiences.

      Create awareness

      Create awareness within the school and rectify your colleagues if they make a mistake, particularly if they misgender an individual.

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