EDCT 5742 - Unpacking the Asian Model Minority Myth Through Critical Race Theory

Course Description

In this course, you will explore how perpetuating the "model minority” myth further fosters systemic racism and promotes inter-racism and ultimately perpetuates white dominance. Learn how this often-overlooked perspective can impact our abilities to deepen our understanding in becoming anti-racists leader.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the course participants will have explored the:

Definition of the Asian Model Minority Myth.
Historical context of the term Asian Model Minority Myth.
5 key Critical Race Theory (CRT) tenets and explore how they impact Asian Americans.
5 CRT tenets and learn to recognize historical and present-day examples.
Actionable steps toward having conversations around race with the RIR protocol: RecognizeIt, Interrupt It, and Repair It.