Teaching Pride Forward: Building LGBTQ+ Allyship in English Language Teaching

by Ethan Trinh (Editor), Kate Mastruserio Reynolds (editor), James Coda (editor)

Teaching Pride Forward takes queer theory, activism, and practice in new directions.


Allyship is complex and multifaceted. How can you, as an ally in the English language teaching field, work effectively and productively on behalf of your LGBTQ+ students and colleagues? How can you be thoughtful and reflective about your commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access?


This book explores how allies advocate for equal rights for humans, no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity. With 11 inspirational chapters contributed by educators in varied contexts from around the world, this book offers readers a thoughtful combination of theory, on-the-ground research, advocacy, and practice. The authors cover important, timely topics, such



What an ally is and does
Developing responsive practices to engage with LGBTQ+ learners
Acknowledging students' identities
Future directions for research, practice, and activism

We are all learning, together Teaching Pride Forward will show you how to further diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for and with LGBTQ+ community members in our field and in the world.

222 pages, Paperback

Published March 16, 2024

About the author

Ethan Trinh is a Vietnamese queer immigrant, Critical Researcher, and Teacher Educator at Georgia State University, USA.