Annah is a queer high school teacher and this episode offers her perspective on gender/sexuality and an educational framework for accommodating the needs of queer individuals in schools.

Key Takeaways:

- Perceptions of queer teachers in schools (03:15)

- How Annah's queerness made her approachable to students (07:49)

- Ways to create more safe spaces for queer learners in schools (09:02)

- Should learners be exposed to sexuality at a young age? (14:00)

- How to deal with parents who don't agree with progressive worldviews (15:52)

- On sexuality in teacher training materials (18:33)

- On the future of gender & sexuality in South African schools (28:37)

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Presented by Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Education, Staffroom Chatter aims to create the space for critical conversation between academics, experts and students. It exists to paint a clearer picture by analyzing the current South African education system.

Staffroom Chatter - from our eyes to your ears.

Hosts: Wilnelie Niemand, Michaela Chetty & George Jonker

Producer: Joshua Prinsloo