This module is intended for any teacher, educator or staff
member who seeks to ensure that all students – regardless of
background or personal circumstances – have the opportunity to
reach their full potential. Students who face barriers due to
forms of injustice rooted in social problems such as sexism,
racism and homophobia may feel left out and left behind. Ending
injustice involves a learning process. We are all discovering
what it takes to create an environment in our classrooms,
schools and communities where there is a sense of fairness,
respect and belonging. While there are many creative
possibilities for change, there are no quick fixes. Increasing
equity and inclusion in Ontario’s schools needs to be a daily
practice. When social problems such as racism, sexism and
homophobia surface in our schools and classrooms, the steps
toward change are bound to be complex and multi-faceted.
Teachers, as part of an education team, hold one thread in a web
of prevention strategies. While individuals can take som