#86 - For Teachers and Educators

A Way Beyond the Rainbow

This episode is a discussion with Br. Yahya Van Rooy on the current challenges facing teachers, educators and school administrators given the LGBT paradigm, and how Muslims parents and teachers can navigate them together.
How can we provide the Muslim youth with firm footing so as not to be swayed by modern media and pop culture? How can we help students navigate challenges with regards to the LGBT narrative within their own schools? How can we support teachers and parents navigate those challenges? How do we, as fellow students, teachers and staff members, deal with students "coming out" in our schools? What resources are available for Muslim teachers and educators? These and other questions are explored in this episode.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- ISLA course outline "Addressing LGBTQ issues in our schools and communities" (with resource links)
- Working Towards Principles on Islamic Sexual Ethics (slideshow)
- Religious Schools and Colleges Guidance for Same Sex Issues, Sample and Model Policies from the Christian Legal Society

Chapters

1. #86 - For Teachers and Educators (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:37)

3. Br. Yahya's Story (00:03:15)

4. On Establishing Foundation with Our Youth (00:18:42)

5. On Helping Students Navigate the Current Narratives (00:28:19)

6. On Helping Parents and Educators Navigate the Current Narratives (00:46:31)

7. Survey Responses from the Straight Struggle Online Community (00:51:30)

8. On Dealing with Students "Coming Out" (01:07:55)

9. Between Islam's Position and Media and Pop Culture (01:18:33)

10. Muslims: Where We Are and Where We Should Be (01:25:55)

11. Future Plans and Contact Information (01:35:40)

12. Ending Remarks (01:40:29)