Training for outreach workers: educational work and queerness

Educational work on queer issues is essential for bringing about lasting change in social structures, raising awareness and combating discrimination. The ‘ ’ training programme for multipliers run by the LSBT*IQ Network Centre in North Hesse, supported by the Network for Tolerance and the Specialist Service for Women and Equal Opportunities, offers in-depth training to people who wish to become involved in queer education. Over the course of eight sessions, held both online and in person in Korbach, participants have the opportunity to engage deeply with queer issues and learn practical methods for educational work.

Anyone interested in queer education has the opportunity to join the training course during the Coming Out Days, on the second session, and to take part in further training free of charge.

Register at:https://www.lsbtiq-hessen.net/ressourcen/schulung/anmeldung/

In terms of content, the qualification covers a wide range of topics. These include, amongst others:

• The basics of queerness: What does queerness mean from a historical, social and individual perspective? How can queer perspectives be integrated into educational processes? What are the current political discourses and developments that we, as educators, should be aware of?
• Educational methods: Teaching interactive methods for addressing queer issues in a way that is appropriate for the target audience.
• Peer exchange and reflection: a shared exploration of our own experiences, challenges and best practices in educational work.
• Fundamentals of intersectionality: understanding the interplay between different forms of discrimination and experiences of discrimination, and taking these into account in educational programmes.
• Working with different target groups: tailoring educational programmes to suit different age groups, institutions and social contexts.
• Fee negotiations and professional working conditions: How can educational work be fairly remunerated? What working conditions should outreach workers and trainers negotiate for themselves?

This training course is for you if you …

• Would you like to take on responsibility for communicating and facilitating discussions on sensitive topics?
• you would like to develop and further your skills
• have a basic understanding of queer issues
• You have experience in educational work/working with groups
• have a reflective awareness of your own life story