The NSW Teachers Federation union has called for “gender-neutral” greetings in classrooms in a push for schools to become more “inclusive”.
The quarterly magazine article released by the union has angered some educators and suggests using the terms “epic and awesome humans” instead of “boys and girls”, to avoid gendered language.
“While most teachers have moved away from saying phrases like ‘Okay boys and girls’, there are times when we may, accidentally, be addressing whole classes or groups using gendered language,” the Journal of the NSW Teachers Federation wrote.
The union suggests using the terms “epic and awesome humans” instead of “boys and girls.” Monkey Business – stock.adobe.com
Speaking to Sky News, Colleen Harkin, Institute of Public Affairs Schools Program Director and Research Fellow, said
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!