Teaching Pride Forward: Building LGBTQ+ Allyship in English Language Teaching

Teaching Pride Forward takes queer theory, activism, and practice in new directions.

Allyship is complex and multifaceted. How can you, as an ally in the English language teaching field, work effectively and productively on behalf of your LGBTQ+ students and colleagues? How can you be thoughtful and reflective about your commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access?

This book explores how allies advocate for equal rights for humans, no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity. With 11 inspirational chapters contributed by educators in varied contexts from around the world, this book offers readers a thoughtful combination of theory, on-the-ground research, advocacy, and practice. The authors cover important, timely topics, such as:

• What an ally is and does
• Developing responsive practices to engage with LGBTQ+ learners
• Acknowledging students' identities
• Future directions for research, practice, and activism We are all learning, together

Teaching Pride Forward will show you how to further diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for and with LGBTQ+ community members in our field and in the world.