Alex+D.-+Coming+Out+Workshop

= Coming Out Workshop = Instead of requiring that students use Flipgrid to share their coming out story, they could be given the choice to choose another program, format, or tool such as Photo Story or Google Slides. Due to the personal subject matter, not everyone may be comfortable making a video showing their face talking about their coming out story, so giving them options may be a good idea.
 * =Title:= || =Coming Out Workshop= ||
 * =Subject:= || =Coming Out LGBTQ+= ||
 * =Grade:= || =College= ||
 * =Time Frame:= || =Approximately 6:30pm-9:30pm on a week day that a great number of students are on campus.= ||
 * =Summary:= || =Sharing experiences of coming out as LGBTQ+ and discussing the challenges associated with doing so in different environments.= ||
 * =Objectives:= || * ==What 21st Century Skill Objectives does this activity/Lesson include?==
 * ==communication==
 * Ways to support friends or family members that come out to you- what to say; what not to say.
 * How to have a respectful dialogue.
 * ==collaboration==
 * Discussion as a group about how coming out affects each individual; this will highlight shared experiences, which assists students in not feeling alone in their struggles.
 * ==problem solving==
 * How coming out can be done effectively and in the least stressful manner.
 * Is coming out right for you? Weighing one's options.
 * ==creativity & innovation==
 * Design a collage of the elements involved in the coming out process.
 * ==critical thinking==
 * Identify benefits and challenges in coming out.
 * How does timing come into play with coming out.
 * ==decision making==
 * To whom will I come out and what is my reason for doing so?
 * Do I even need or want to come out?
 * ==reflection==
 * Share personal coming out stories
 * ==global awareness==
 * **Recognize perspectives, others' and their own.**
 * Discuss different settings where people come out- how may these differ for different people?:
 * Home
 * School
 * Work
 * Extracurricular Activities ||
 * =Tasks:= || =1) Describe the main steps of the activity/lesson/project here=
 * Opening ice breaker
 * Discuss the elements of the coming out process.
 * When and where do people come out- Provide a large chart with the different settings here and have people write on the chart whether they are out in each setting.
 * Share coming out stories.
 * Why do people come out- is it even necessary?
 * Benefits and challenges to coming out.
 * How can allies support their LGBTQ+ friends and family members that come out to them? ||
 * =Personalization/Differentiation:= || =How will you incorporate "student choice" into this project/lesson?=

=How will you challenge strong students?How will you support struggling students?= Students that are more comfortable and competent with the topic of coming out, or are out entirely or in many areas of their life, may be paired with students that are not yet out or are out in fewer settings of their life. In this way, a peer mentor relationship is established, even if for only the duration of this workshop. Students will be asked to rotate those who they work with, but for specific activities this intentional pairing can be utilized. =How will you support ESL students?= For ESL students that attend this workshop, they will be given any and all support that they need in comprehending the material in the workshop and communicating with teir pairs. || Coming out is a ritual in the LGBTQ+ community that many people work towards as they become more comfortable with their sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression. It is always relevant to discuss this topic because it is a universal experience for those in the community. Each experience and how it is approached may vary greatly, but in all the end goal is the same- for an LGBTQ+ individual to share their identity with someone or a group of people in order to live a more free and open life where they are confident and secure with who they are at their core. =Who is the audience for this project/lesson?= College students that are interested in learning more about the coming out process, acquiring advice in coming out, hearing the coming out stories of others, or any other related reason. These students may be members of the LGBTQ+ community or straight allies. These are students that attend the college or university, are alumni, or have contacted the office putting on the workshop to let them know that they are interested in attending. =How will you connect adults (experts, authors, professionals, etc.) from outside of school to the lesson/project?= The workshop will be listed on the campus event calendar on the university website, as well as displayed on the university's main web page beginning the week prior to the event. Interested parties will have to visit the university website to find out that the workshop is being offered, as they would for any other event or program on campus. =How will the work be displayed publicly?= This workshop will not be open to the public due to sensitivity reasons, but as stated previously students from outside the university are welcome as long as they contact the office before attending. || A short response form will be given to each attendee of the workshop 5 minutes before the end of the program. They will be asked to fill out the form and put it in a basket on a table near the door as they walk out. Students will be given the option whether or not to put their names on these forms. =How do you know students can "transfer" the learning to new situations?Will there be an opportunity for constructive "peer" feedback?= The workshop will give tangible and real-life examples, along with personal reflections, of how coming out can affect many areas of a person's life. Being aware of the psychological consequences that some may experience in coming out or not may factor into how the skills learned in this workshop are transferable and in what situations. Peer feedback will be given throughout the workshop, particularly in activities that involve students working with a partner or in a small group. ||
 * =Real-World Connection:= || =What is the real world application for this project/lesson? Why is this work important? relevant?=
 * =Assessment:= || =How will you assess the students learning?=
 * =Resources:= || * =What resources/technology/tools will be needed?=
 * **Flipgrid-** used for sharing coming out stories
 * **Chalk Talk activity-** used to discuss the challenges and benefits to coming out; different challenges or benefits can be written on the large pieces of paper and students can comment on each one and share how they would approach each situation if desired.
 * **Word Cloud/ Tagxedo-** a creative visual tool to use to display words associated with the coming out process. ||