What I Wish My Teachers Understood About Me: A Conversation on Asian & Asian American Cultural Identity

Dec 12, 2020, 7:30PM ET

There is a tendency to group all Asian & Asian American students together under a singular stereotype or narrative. However, in reality, there is a wide range of Asian identities and experiences that are accompanied with unique struggles. Failure to recognize the diversity among Asian identities could lead to students feeling misunderstood and unseen and can significantly stunt student growth. Each student brings a unique culture, history, and personal story into the classroom, and recognizing this diversity is imperative to student flourishing. This webinar is intended for professionals and educators who seek to understand the diversity of identities, experiences, and challenges that come with the Asian & Asian American cultural identity, specifically how one's cultural identity affects areas of learning, mental health, and growth.

In response to professionals’ need for knowledge on Asian American identity, acculturation, mental health support, and so on, we have generated a fact sheet on Asian/Asian American racial & cultural identity. Please download to learn more.

Check out this video on students’ answers to “What I wish my teachers understood about me”.