In the last decade transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) individuals have become increasingly visible in our families, culture, and public discourse. This course explores the concept of gender identity for people who are curious about the nature of gender, the process of gender affirmation, or changing social dynamics. Participants will learn the unique challenges faced by the TGNC population as well as develop the skills to build inclusive spaces in all spheres of their life. This course was developed under the Joycelyn Elders Chair in Sexual Health Education at the University of Minnesota.
What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?
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Universidade de MinnesotaUniversidade de Minnesota
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Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
Semana
114 minutos para concluir
Welcome!
In the last decade transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) individuals have become increasingly visible in our families and culture. This course explores the concept of gender identity for people who are interested in the nature of gender, the process of gender affirmation, or changing social dynamics. Participants will learn the unique challenges faced by individuals within the TGNC population as well as develop the skills to build inclusive spaces in all spheres of their life. Each module will contain original video content, readings, and other multimedia to enhance the learning experience. Throughout the course, participants will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge via short multiple choice quizzes and/or discussion sections that challenge you to reflect on your learning experiences. This course was developed under the Joycelyn Elders Chair in Sexual Health Education at the University of Minnesota.
1 vídeo (total de (Total 4 mín.) min), 1 leitura
1 vídeos
1 leituras
Pre-Assessment10min
Semana
23 horas para concluir
Introduction to Gender Identity
Gender identity is a wide spectrum beyond the binary of male and female. Each and every one of us has a gender identity innate to our experience as humans. While gender is all around us, much remains unknown about the development of gender identity. This module introduces the basics of gender and explores how gender affects our daily lives.
11 vídeos (total de (Total 53 mín.) min), 18 leituras, 3 testes
11 videos
Gender Identity - Dr. Katie Spencer4min
Gender Queer - Dr. G. Zachariah White9min
Pronouns - Nova Bradford1min
Importance of Language - Dr. G. Zachariah White1min
Evolution's Rainbow - Dr. Joan Roughgarden11min
"Should research focus on the genetic basis of transgender identities?" - Dr. Brian Rood2min
Introduction to Dysphoria and Mental Health - Nova Bradford2min
Gender Dysphoria - Dr. Katie Spencer6min
History of TGNC People and Mental Illness - Cei Lambert5min
Working with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Populations - Dr. G. Zachariah White8min
18 leituras
Gender and Sexuality5min
The Language of Gender10min
Additional Resources
An Introduction to Transgender People3min
Understanding Transgender People5min
Understanding the Transgender Community5min
Understanding Non-Binary People5min
Gender Pronouns2min
Why Pronouns Matter for Trans People3min
Questionable Questions10min
Pronoun Game5min
Additional Resources
Nature and sex redefined – we have never been binary10min
Between the (Gender) Lines20min
Additional Resources
American Psychological Association5min
Probing the Complexities of Transgender Mental Health10min
Additional Resources
3 exercícios práticos
Terminology and Language8min
Science of Gender4min
Science of Gender and Mental Health4min
Semana
33 horas para concluir
Digital Stories
A collection of first-person narratives exploring the ups and downs of daily life as a transgender or gender nonconforming (TGNC) individual from several points of view.
14 vídeos (total de (Total 120 mín.) min), 3 leituras
14 videos
This is Ben12min
This is Leonardo3min
This is Paula13min
This is Maya7min
This is Samwise13min
This is CeCe12min
This is Anne6min
Our Story as Parents - Chris and Sarah15min
Parenting, Family and Divorce - Paula Overby9min
This is our family - Ben and Katrina-Marie9min
Losing Friends and Keeping Friends - Chris, Sarah and Maya7min
Dating before Transition - Maya5min
My Spouse - Ben2min
3 leituras
Transgender Oral History Project20min
Additional Resources
Parenting Non-Binary Kids10min
Semana
42 horas para concluir
Understanding the Process of Gender Affirmation
Developing a healthy gender is a lifelong process. For individuals that identify as transgender or gender nonconforming, the process of gender affirmation can take many forms as they age from children to older adults.
8 vídeos (total de (Total 35 mín.) min), 10 leituras, 1 teste
8 videos
Gender Creative or Expansive Children - Dr. Dianne Berg6min
Informed Consent and Adolescents - Dr. Dianne Berg3min
Gender Affirming Medical Care for Youth - Dr. Eric Meininger13min
Gender Dysphoria and Gender Affirmation - Dr. Brian Rood2min
Medical Transition - Cei Lambert4min
Aging and Transgender Populations - Phil Duran1min
Coming out to Family - Ben1min
10 leituras
Supporting Gender Independent Children and Their Families15min
The K-12 Binary10min
Additional Resources (Children)
Additional Resources (Youth)
Here’s What Trans People Who Aren’t Medically Transitioning Want You To Know10min
Truth and Transgender at 7010min
The Challenge of Being Transgender in a Nursing Home10min
Additional Resources
The Why, When, and How of Coming Out5min
Coming Out Again, 10 Years Later10min
1 exercício prático
Gender Affirmation: Children and Youth6min
Melhores avaliações
This course was amazingly informative. I have learned many new thoughts and ideologies. This new understanding will help me to help my students feel a sense of belonging, inclusion and understanding.
An amazing course rich with narratives and lots of readings/ videos/ resources. This has been a great learning experience for me. Thank you to everyone who was a part of teaching this course :)
Instrutores
Rebecca Graetz, EdD
InstructorUniversity of Minnesota - Program in Human Sexuality
Sobre Universidade de MinnesotaUniversidade de Minnesota
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