Colored Chalk: Towards Teaching on Sexual Diversity Inclusion in Initial Teacher Training

Abstract

Education policies in Latin America and Chile are showing an increasing openness towards diversity in its multiple forms, which is part of an increasingly globalized world context that has raised awareness of identities traditionally excluded (Schmelkes, 2004). Inclusion involves learning and participation of all students who may suffer exclusionary pressures, not only those with disabilities or special educational needs (Booth et al., 2000). In this respect, inclusion must be guaranteed to anticipate and prevent any discrimination, one of them being on sexual orientation or gender identity in educational settings. This article reviews various concepts associated with sexual diversity, inclusion in education, the role that initial teacher training programs have and the need to incorporate concrete actions in knowledge and teaching on sexual diversity.