Teaching Asianly, Learning Critically: A Contextualized Pedagogy to Teach Asian American Students in US Public Schools
Abstract
Despite being a small minority, the Asian American population is the fastest growing racial group in the U.S, expected to triple in size by 2020, and grow fivefold by 2050. Despite being labeled as a model minority, Asian American students have struggled with many mental and emotional issues that affect their education and careers seriously. This article deals with finding an effective teaching and learning strategy that may critically benefit Asian American students. The theory and practices of contextualized pedagogy will be addressed along with a three-stage model for teaching Asian American students.