ERIC Number: ED656307
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 92
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ISBN: 979-8-3828-1355-4
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Supporting Transgender Students in Higher Education Classrooms
Dean S. Paulk
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Western Carolina University
Trans people make up about 0.53% of the population or more. Many of these individuals, particularly in the higher education classroom setting, do not feel supported and are subject to discrimination and oppression. Many faculty are not up to date on terminology or ways to be trans-inclusive in the classroom. Studies show that professional development can be a useful technique in the learning and development (PD) of faculty in being more trans-inclusive in their classrooms. Utilizing Queer Theory, this disquisition examines faculty at Southeastern Valley Community College and their trans-inclusiveness before and after a PD that was developed based on the Transgender Inclusive Behavior Scale (TIBS) and the experiences of trans graduates of the institution. This research showed an improvement in the TIBS scores after the PD, as well as increased trans-inclusive behaviors in the classroom as a result. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Sexuality, LGBTQ People, Inclusion, College Faculty, Faculty Development, Community Colleges, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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