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A Course-Based in-Queer-y Into the Preparedness Of Child and Youth Care Students to Support 2SLGBTQ+ Youth

Ian Brown
MacEwan University, Canada
Victoria Eeles
MacEwan University, Canada
Victoria Steinwand
MacEwan University, Canada
Gerard Bellefeuille
MacEwan University, Canada
* Corresponding author
DOI icon 10.24018/ejedu.2021.2.1.51

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The aim of this course-based study was to explore the perceptions of child and youth care (CYC) students at MacEwan University regarding their readiness upon graduation to effectively support 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Working in the interpretive and critical research paradigms, data were collected using focus groups and an expressive arts-based activity. Three overarching themes were identified during the thematic analysis: a) need for more education, b) need for a change in the teaching approach, and c) lack of preparedness.

Keywords: child and youth care course-based research 2SLGBTQ qualitative queer

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