Museari, educate in LGBT art to overcome homophobia and transphobia

Abstract

This research offers an intervention process in teacher training classrooms, generating an approach to the educational possibilities of LGTB art. The objective is reflecting the opportunity to use pieces of art, incorporating issues such as gender and sexual diversity, promoting the overcoming of hatred, homophobia and transphobia. As a methodology, a case study is presented, analyzing a workshop given to two groups of students at the Faculty of Magisteri of the University of Valencia, also incorporating Arts-Based Educational Research. Data collection is carried out during teaching practice, using assessment instruments such as diagnoses, focus groups and participant observation, fostering debate as a source of argumentation when dealing with issues of sexual diversity. As a result, we highlight the good reception of the subject by the students, who acknowledge having overcome conventional stereotypes and taboos, thereby promoting inclusive environments. All this improves teacher training by increasing respect for diversity and inclusive education. As a final discussion, it is convenient to assume the lack of curricular attention to these issues.