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I am a Lesbian and will soon be in the classroom teaching. What I find to be discouraging is that students will be able to tell I am lesbian by just my looks. I am worried that they will not respect my title and me as their instructor. How can I bridge the gap between them disrespecting me/ judging me and them respecting me regardless of how I look?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I think that if you go into your classroom with warm open arms, show that you care, love, and support them from day one, they will do the same for you. Don't let your fears take over the love of teaching you have. Be yourself, and I think you will see that they will not even think any negative thoughts about you, when they see how important you become to them.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a great solution. Showing students that you are passionate about what you do and that you care will generate more respect from them.
Rated On: February 27, 2017 3:48 pm
Rated By: yzujyV
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like this. I would also ask what grade you are teaching. Young children may not question your look. Also, some parents may not have brought up the matter yet at home. For high school students I think that it's all about the expectation/respect you set up in the classroom. You could very well become a role model/ support system for other LGBTQ students at the school.
Rated On: July 4, 2017 12:57 am
Rated By: yGedeb
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree and times are changing, and I don't think it anything the children would care about. they only care that you respect them and be a good teacher.
Rated On: February 22, 2018 10:36 pm
Rated By: aJysah
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: i think this would work
Rated On: February 25, 2018 5:54 pm
Rated By: uXysej
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree, but being an openly LGBT person in any professional environment is incredibly difficult. I am a transman and have to navigate questions that are so uncomfortable every day. Sometimes open arms and hearts aren't enough. It can be incredibly discouraging.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 9:15 pm
Rated By: amubuS
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: No negative thoughts is a great idea what you put out the kids will give back love em they will love you.
Rated On: July 7, 2019 1:05 am
Rated By: yHumuG
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: IF I were in this situation I would exactly do this. Having an open hart and trying your best is the best way to be yourself and teach.
Rated On: October 19, 2019 8:42 pm
Rated By: upuneG
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that confidence is key in this situation. I would add that being willing to have an open conversation about sexuality if it is brought up would be very beneficial to the teacher and students as well.
Rated On: October 9, 2020 10:51 pm
Rated By: vydeDe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: good idea
Rated On: October 18, 2020 2:39 am
Rated By: VePuWu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Yes, be a good teacher and know that your fears do not serve you, let them go.
Rated On: November 11, 2022 2:32 am
Rated By: nemuLy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this.
Rated On: April 3, 2023 3:49 am
Rated By: uPanaS