Missing in History: The Asian American Journey

Saturday, July 30, 2022 | 8:00 am - 11:30 am PT (Includes Q&A and Curriculum Discussions)

The China You Should Know: Past and Present

Saturday, August 6, 2022 | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm PT (Includes Q&A and Curriculum Discussions)

Zoom link will be emailed to you with your registration confirmation 

Missing in History - The Asian American Journey

July 30, 2022 | 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
(11:00 AM - 2:30 PM ET)

The Making of Asian Americans
Speaker: Lok Siu

Associate Professor in Ethnic Studies and Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies at University of California, Berkeley

This session introduces the ethnic studies framework and how it illuminates the social and political histories of Asians who have made the U.S. their home.

Mapping Asian American Identify
Speaker: Margaret Yee

Manager of School and Teacher Programs at the Asian Art Museum

A bonus session uses maps and works of art to spark reflection and discussion on what it means to
be “Asian” and explores how Asia’s expansive, complex geography and history affect Asian
Americans.

Asian American Legal Cases that Shaped Civil Rights for All
John D. Trasviña, Speaker

Former California Executive Director of Generation Citizen and former Dean of the University of San Francisco School of Law

Many Asian Americans fought for their rights to be part of America.  This session will dive into cases that set the stage for movements that ensued.

Headline: China
Clayton Dube, Speaker

Executive Director of the USC US-China Institute, University of Southern California

China has been a staple in headline news; the US-China relationship affects not just the two leaders, but everyone else. This session will shed light on China's changing geopolitical status and its impact in the world.

Workshop Synopsis

Across the U.S. there is increasing interest in ethnic studies, and Asian American studies in particular, and in learning about how China impacts the world. Since 2013, a flagship program of the 1990 Institute, has been our Teachers Workshop for 6th to 12th grade teachers and the general public. Educators and life-long learners are invited to our upcoming series of FREE online professional and curriculum development sessions featuring guest speakers from the University of California, Berkeley; University of Southern California, and more. Two tracks are available on separate days and we welcome you to register for one or both tracks.

Educators may take advantage of live interactive sessions with the speaker and peer group on how to use the material in class. Attendees will also be provided with resources and lesson guides for their classrooms. Professional development credits may be available for teachers in some states. Updates will be provided when details are finalized.

Saturday, July 30, 2022 

Start: 8:00 AM PT/ 11:00 AM ET
End: 11:30 AM PT / 2:30 PM ET

The Making of Asian Americans

by Lok Siu

Who are Asian Americans? Where did they come from? Why are they here? Professor Siu will take you through the histories of migration, the diversities among Asian Americans, and their various challenges and struggles. This session provides an excellent foundational introduction to the ethnic studies framework and how it illuminates the social and political histories of Asians who have made the U.S. their home.  

Participants will gain an understanding of the historical background of Asian immigration to America and their challenges and struggles to assimilate in this new homeland and their new identity as Asian Americans.

Discipline: American History, Social Studies, Ethnic Studies, Language

Grade levels: 6-12 

Workshop Track: Missing in History: The Asian American Journey

Mapping Asian American Identity

by Margaret Yee

The U.S. Census Bureau defines “Asian” as “a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.” How can all of these disparate cultures be encompassed by one word, “Asian,” a word mostly used by people in the West? Moreover, how does the Census Bureau account for West Asians or Central Asians? In this workshop, we’ll use maps and works of art to spark reflection and discussion on what it means to be “Asian.” Closer to home, how does the weight of Asia’s expansive, complex geography and history affect the identities and lives of Asian Americans?

Participants will gain knowledge regarding the geographic and cultural diversity of Asia and its peoples and its impact on Asian American identities.

Discipline: Social Studies, Ethnic Studies, World History, Modern History, Art

Grade levels: 6-12 

Workshop Track: Missing in History: The Asian American Journey

Asian American Legal Cases that Shaped Civil Rights for All

by John Trasviña

Asians first landed in America in the 18th century but continue the quest to belong in an otherwise Black, Brown and White America. Asian Americans have been at the forefront, with others, to advance our national goal “to form a more perfect union.” The courage of Asian Americans to take on often lonely fights for equal rights benefits all Americans today. This very important Teachers Workshop session will build upon the foundational introduction to ethnic studies with landmark – but not widely known – legal cases initiated by Asian Americans.

This workshop will examine four important cases that address SEGREGATION, EQUAL PROTECTION, IMMIGRANT EXCLUSION, and NATURALIZATION issues that continue to have an impact on events today and the identity of Asians in America. The history and contributions of Asian Americans are important for Asian American students to learn about the struggles and successes of past generations and for non-Asian students to see their classmates as more than newcomers. We cover what every teacher and student needs to know and understand about this important and growing population that helped build America.

Participants will gain knowledge about the Asian American legal battles that paved the way for a better America for those that followed.

Discipline: American History, Social Studies, Ethnic Studies, Constitution, Language

Grade levels: 6-12 

Workshop Track: Missing in History: The Asian American Journey

China’s Past is Always Present

by Thomas Gold

China has secured its position as a rising superpower:  economically, militarily,  and politically.  Its place in the world order did not happen overnight. We cannot understand China today  without paying attention to its changing relationship with the rest of the world.  We also cannot make sense of China’s global posture without a solid understanding of its history and how its leaders understand and present it to the country’s people.

Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of China's economic growth and political reach that is deeply rooted in its history.

Discipline: World history, Modern history, Social Studies, Language

Grade levels: 6-12 

Workshop Track: The China You Should Know: Past and Present

Headline: China

by Clayton Dube

China has been a staple in headline news recently, from COVID lockdowns, trade wars, supply chains and infrastructure/tech bottlenecks, to Taiwan conflicts and changes in the global power. What is China’s global image? The US-China relationship affects not just the two countries, with ripple effects globally.  Back by popular request, Clay Dube will shed light on China's changing geopolitical status in the world. 

Participants will gain a better understanding on the impact of China, as an emerging superpower, on the changing relations with the U.S. and on the world order.  

Discipline: World history, Modern history, Social Studies, Language

Grade levels: 6-12 

Workshop Track: The China You Should Know: Past and Present