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K-12 Certificate in Multicultural Teaching: Asian American Studies

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Certificate Description

The K-12 Certificate in Multicultural Teaching: Asian American Studies is important because the rich and diverse history of Asian Americans is often left out of K-12 classroom textbooks and curriculum. During this course, you will explore the importance of teaching Asian American history, the various ways Asian Americans identify, and how their identity may be vastly different than their portrayal in the media. You will also discover the larger structural forces behind Asian migration to the U.S. Furthermore, you will learn about historical and current discriminatory experiences with racism and relatedly, the challenges Asian migrants have faced with citizenship status. Lastly, we leave you with the ways Asian Americans have participated in both activism and solidarity with other communities for a hopeful future.

Key Benefits

Reasons why prospects should enroll. List in bullets:

100% online self-paced and interactive certificate program.
35-hour program.
No prior experience required.
3.5 CEUs credits.
Includes lesson plans.
Mapped to Common Core, Social Emotional Learning, and Social Justice competency standards.
No textbooks and other materials required for purchase.
Course Fee: $400.00.

Learning Modules Include

Pre-Assessment
Module 1: Why Teach Asian American Studies
Module 2: Identity & Representation
Module 3: War & Migration
Module 4: Racism & Citizenship
Module 5: Activism & Solidarity
Capstone: Create a Lesson Plan
Post-Assessment
Community of Practice Access

Certificate Learning Outcomes

Understanding the importance of teaching Asian American Studies
Guidance in facilitating students’ exploration of their identity
Exploration of best practices for teaching citizenship, immigration, and civil rights through the lens of the Asian American experience
Understanding community building as a method to promote a more safe and just society

Requirements to Enroll

All learners are eligible to apply. There are no specific admissions requirements. It’s recommended that learners have a K-12 teaching degree.

Estimated Time to Completion

The K-12 Certificate in Multicultural Teaching: Asian American Studies can be completed in approximately 35 hours.

Access Time

Learners will have access to their certificate learning modules for up to 30 days from the date of their enrollment.

CEUs and PDUs

CEUs- 3.5 National University Continuing Education Units

Certificate of Completion

After completion of all 5 units, learners will be awarded an official National University Workforce Education Solutions Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion.

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Please contact us is you have any questions by emailing wespace@nu.edu.

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