This simulation follows a group of parents who approach the administration to complain about the use of the books George and My Princess Son in the primary school library, which is available to students of all ages. As a fourth-grade teacher, you've utilized both in an identification lesson at the start of each year. You must navigate the use of books that focuses on LGBTQIA identity while addressing parent concerns and student needs. How would you approach this situation?
TeacherSims is developing simulation topics that align with CAEP and InTASC such as those below to improve the efficacy of your teacher development program:
- Classroom management
- Diversity
- Special education
- IEPs
- Student in crisis
- Instruction
- Parent conferences
- Challenging conversations