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Coeducation and resources in addressing LGBTIQA+ diversity in the educational field
Coeducation and resources in addressing LGBTIQA+ diversity in the educational field
Overview
This micro-credential critically analyzes the foundations of coeducation and its relationship to LGBTQIA+ diversity in education. It equips individuals to identify and prevent sexism and LGBTQIphobia in school settings and provides resources and methodologies to promote inclusive, equitable, and respectful education.
- To analyze from a critical perspective the theoretical, normative and pedagogical foundations of coeducation and its relationship with LGTBIQA+ diversity in the educational field
- To identify the manifestations of sexism and LGBTIphobia in school contexts, as well as the educational strategies necessary for their detection, prevention and eradication.
- To know and value resources, methodologies and experiences that promote an inclusive, equitable and respectful education with LGBTIQA+ diversity.
Students must be between 25 and 64 years old on the date the training begins.
A university degree is not required to access this micro-credential. However, students wishing to access it must meet the following access requirements:
- Baccalaureate.
- Higher vocational training cycle (senior technician).
Academic program
1. Theoretical foundation of coeducation and LGBTIQA+ diversity
– Coeducation as a tool for equality and inclusion.
– Regulatory framework and educational policies on LGBTIQ+ diversity.
– The school as a space for social transformation.
2. Machismo and LGBTIphobia
– Structural and symbolic violence in the educational field.
– Prevention, detection and addressing of discrimination based on orientation or gender identity.
– Strategies to promote safe, equal and violence-free environments.
3. Resources and strategies for inclusive educational practice
– Design of co-educational materials and activities with an LGBTIQA+ perspective.
– Awareness-raising activities and work with students, families and teachers.
– Good practices and educational experiences of inclusion and diversity.
- Theoretical classes: expository, explanatory or demonstration sessions of the contents and knowledge.
- Independent work: independent and self-regulated activity of the student based on the documentation and guidelines proposed in the subject, preparation of classes and exams, preparation of final reports, internship reports, etc.
- Tutoring (individual, group…): activity in which the teaching staff attends to, facilitates and guides one or more students in the training process.
- Assessment: continuous assessment tests and final exams. Tests may be in person or online, and may be written, oral, or consist of practical exercises.
The methodology will be as follows:
- Lectures/expository method: presentation or explanation by the teaching staff.
- Evaluation: written tests, oral tests, practical tests, etc.
- Tutoring: instruction period in which teachers and students interact with the aim of reviewing and discussing materials and topics presented in class.
- Active methodologies: cooperative learning, project-based learning, flipped classroom, service learning, game-based learning, case studies, problem solving, etc.
They are aimed at making learning a participatory process and are based on the leading role of the students.
- Objective tests (true/false, multiple choice, test-type, fill-in-the-blank, ordering, etc.): These are measurement instruments that allow for the evaluation of knowledge, skills, performance, aptitudes, etc. The answers are closed-ended, thus promoting objectivity during the scoring process.
- Case studies, exercises and problems: tests in which students must solve, in a reasoned manner, within a certain time, and according to the established criteria, the cases, exercises or problems posed by the teaching staff, with the aim of applying the knowledge acquired.
General information
Credits: 3 ECTS
Duration: 16/03/2026-29/05/2026
Teaching modality: Virtual
Location: Virtual Classroom
Valued at €217.50
The cost of tuition for this Microcredential will be subsidized by the 'Plan for the development of university microcredentials', investment 6 of component 21 of the Addendum to the 'Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan', financed by the European Union – Next Generation EU, year 2025.
Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.
Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.
Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.
Teaching staff
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