Staff Padlet! by Anasofia Florez https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w Please write any thoughts, revelations, ideas, or questions that come up as you discuss your assigned scenario. en-us 2021-06-23 16:38:55 UTC 2025-10-02 15:33:34 UTC hello@padlet.com It's a human rights thing theisabellaliu1 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622020578 Having specific examples to address that it's an inaccurate statement (re: cosmetic procedure)

Even if teacher doesn't have resources/references on hand, it is part of the Ontario Human Rights. Everyone's gender identity is fundamental to their human right.]]> 2021-06-23 16:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622020578 Practice https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622022966 One thing that teachers can do is practice on their own to become familiar with the correct name.]]> 2021-06-23 16:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622022966 In the case that if student is firm on their opinion theisabellaliu1 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622024404 can always rely on the Ontario Human Rights. We shouldn't be debating on someone's fundamental human right.]]> 2021-06-23 16:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622024404 Collective words to refer to groups ntownend2 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622026103 guys is problematic
better is: folks, everyone, people]]> 2021-06-23 16:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622026103 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622026476 Pull the student aside ]]> 2021-06-23 16:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622026476 Mnemonic device https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622026590 teacher should come up with a mnemonic device that helps them remember the right name. ]]> 2021-06-23 16:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622026590 If make mistake just gloss over it and move on, don't make a big deal, just explain as mispeaking and move on. If parent wants to really engage in the why, just redirect back to PTI and focus on performance in class - or refer to someone ie student services. https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622026957

]]> 2021-06-23 16:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622026957 Ontario Human Rights Code theisabellaliu1 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622028467 2021-06-23 16:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622028467 We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist. theisabellaliu1 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622029387 Robert Jones Jr. - quote to address discussion behaviour]]> 2021-06-23 16:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622029387 muniralila3 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622029402 Respond to the student: 
- Validate the feelings and recognize the impact that we have caused. Hold space for those hard feelings. 

- Thank the student for coming forward - recognize the difficulty in bringing something forward to a teacher. 

- Change language immediately. Possibly run suggestions by the student on how to change language and ask for their feedback.

- Recognize that change may take time and that we are imperfect.  

- Welcome ongoing feedback in the future 


]]> 2021-06-23 16:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622029402 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622029547 Can thank student for bravery in bringing up issue.
Acknowledge that you hear the student and didn't mean to make them feel invisible.
Possibly admit that you make mistakes but are trying to change.
Can ask student for ideas about non-gender language.
Promise student that you will make an effort.
Read something about this issue - educate yourself or ask admin for ideas.

]]> 2021-06-23 16:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622029547 Direct response to student ntownend2 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622029716 Thank them for coming to speak to us, acknowledge that it isn't easy for students to speak to staff about something like this. Say you understand why they feel that way and say you'll make sure you use more thoughtful words in the future.]]> 2021-06-23 16:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622029716 Mis-gendering https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622030405 play it off as being generally addled due to having a lot of interviews]]> 2021-06-23 16:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622030405 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622030745 Address it in the hall (how this looks will depend on each individual), then schedule a follow-up with this student to attempt to better understand their mindset. This is a longer conversation that cannot adequately be addressed in the hall. Consider your relationship to the student. Get someone to support you during the follow-up conversation. Ask colleagues who may know this student to see if they've noticed anything similar. ]]> 2021-06-23 16:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622030745 Overall atmosphere creation in class ntownend2 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622031776 Say from the start that you want to set an inclusive tone, create a learning community of growth. Indicate positive intentions from the start of the course. Talk about how initial mistakes can help us grow. Create safe space.]]> 2021-06-23 16:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622031776 Notes https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622031872 Make private personal notes as reminders and keep them with class materials. (eg/ dead name & new name, preferred pronoun). Consistently seeing the notes should help one to remember. ]]> 2021-06-23 16:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622031872 Shut it down (first) and follow-up theisabellaliu1 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622032124 Staff should follow up with both trans student and student who made that statement]]> 2021-06-23 16:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622032124 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622032482 A fundamental question:
How to treat this as a "teaching moment"? 
1. To address directly and refute the student: your claim is wrong, because...
2. Ask a follow up question to give an opportunity to clarify / explain?

A key: with a student in the room who is upset, perhaps #1 is necessary. Otherwise, the reactions in the room can very quickly spiral into something that becomes more hurtful. 

Another key: address how unfortunately the claim itself is something that causes distress itself. (If it is not presented immediately, then any subsequent discussion runs to risk of becoming more harmful.)

Another key: It is important to check in afterward with both the student who made the initial claim, and also the student who was upset by the claim. ]]> 2021-06-23 17:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622032482 Teacher as model https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622034211 Difficult conversations can come up in class - important for teacher to create an environment where disagreements can be constructive]]> 2021-06-23 17:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622034211 During the PTI cresenciafong2 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622034366 move on and don't dwell on the error]]> 2021-06-23 17:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622034366 Rights of trans people https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622034538 Important to affirm that trans rights are human rights. ]]> 2021-06-23 17:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622034538 Not sure if this is OK... https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622035099 Privately ask the student the story of their preferred name... may make it easier to remember if there's a story behind it.]]> 2021-06-23 17:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622035099 After the PTI cresenciafong2 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622035614 - notify Guidance FIRST
- notify the student (but only AFTER hearing back from Guidance as to next steps )]]> 2021-06-23 17:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622035614 Do some additional self-education ntownend2 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622035759 Reading on the subject, encouraging students to post articles/videos they find in Google Classroom for everyone.]]> 2021-06-23 17:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622035759 Facts/Science https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622036342 Looks at the facts, the science, the language]]> 2021-06-23 17:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622036342 Set feedback expectations from the start of the course ntownend2 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622037772 Outline how students can give feedback and bring up issues from the beginning of the course. Work on the difference between reaction and response. Watch out for cancel culture. Encourage compassion and empathy, patience with ignorance.]]> 2021-06-23 17:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622037772 Health Care https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622039633 This is about health care which is really clear/objective]]> 2021-06-23 17:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622039633 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622040308 When having daily check ins, especially in the beginning of the year, making sure to create opportunities for both teachers and students to share their pronouns, name pronunciation, etc. Having that for the first week or so would be a great way to start the year, and help us remember, and will prevent mistakes like this from occurring.

]]> 2021-06-23 17:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622040308 Health care - we don't really get a say about other people's healthcare, but how can we discuss what good health might be in this case (physical, mental, emotional) https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622041530 2021-06-23 17:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622041530 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622042430 Encourage further discussion / conversation. 
Have further discussion with entire class. 
Could lead to a productive conversation in biology class. 
There are probably more students who are having similar questions. 


]]> 2021-06-23 17:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622042430 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622042953 Could lead to a productive conversation in biology class. Could use this "overheard" conversation as an entry point . There's probably more than one student with similar ideas.]]> 2021-06-23 17:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622042953 Historical and artistic perspective - what has changed over time (circumcision example) https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622043469 2021-06-23 17:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622043469 think of wording given to staff "I can't talk about that, please refer to..." perhaps give more responses for staff to choose from https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622045716 2021-06-23 17:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622045716 In terms of the apology, we understand the importance of making amends with the student impacted while not putting a spot light which may make them uncomfortable. We are human and make mistakes however are will should do better moving forward. https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622045782 2021-06-23 17:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622045782 Training for teachers to be able to handle making a safe space, using language, time and space to think and change, work on tone. https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622046721 2021-06-23 17:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622046721 Giving students examples and time so they don't have to be reactionary in the moment. Lower the stakes, encourage empathy. https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622047913 2021-06-23 17:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622047913 After PTI - let student services know https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622048659 2021-06-23 17:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622048659 floan4 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622079262 A person with this mindset is likely not ready for...]]> 2021-06-23 17:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622079262 Address in the hall, consider relationship to student, support during follow-up conversation floan4 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622079489 2021-06-23 17:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622079489 RECORDING NOTES floan4 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622084100 Very important to address this in the hallway, at least briefly. Depending on comfort levels/relationship with student, this can be varying levels of organic 

In the event that a student doesn't know you, it's important to introduce yourself (name, job). "I'd like to have a little conversation with you later just about what you said" - make sure to validate the student and acknowledge that these topics can be confusing, but the UTS is very inclusive and being a UTS student means having a certain responsibility to develop empathy surrounding this. 

- Guidance can work collaboratively in classrooms, working with what teachers are ALREADY doing, to help spread awareness about these issues. It could be helpful if we come at this issue from various subjects, with a common, consistent message (i.e. inclusivity).

Issues: How much you know the student, your role in the school. 

Conclusion: Talk to student in hall, follow-up.]]> 2021-06-23 17:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622084100 We also discussed an idea where the GSA could make one (or more) suggestions for each subject area to make a change or take an action that would make trans students feel more comfortable in their class. floan4 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622088362 2021-06-23 17:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622088362 One challenge is that the harmful comments in these scenarios are not just isolated to a class, a school, etc. Those ideas float around everywhere in social media and other forums. Students echo what they read and hear, and what they encounter at home, and what they hear in their communities, and so unwinding the harmful ideas can be incredibly difficult. More than just one conversation, or one moment of 'correction.' floan4 https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622088483 2021-06-23 17:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/floan4/st5tjos1v4zgdd2w/wish/1622088483