Episode 31: Contemporary Asian Artists’ Work & Social Justice
Laura and Matt GrundlerDr. Ryan Shin and Dr. Kevin Hsieh
Recent waves of discrimination and prejudice due to the pandemic have created an even greater need for education and resources in support of Asian culture. But how does an educator who isn’t sure where to begin respectfully and honorably incorporate Asian art, culture, and artifacts into their curriculum? In this week’s conversation, the Creativity Department speaks with Dr. Ryan Shin and Dr. Kevin Hsieh about ways in which this can be achieved. Ryan and Kevin both teach Art Education at the university level and serve on the National Art Education Association (NAEA) Asian Art and Culture Interest Group (AACIG). Because of the tension and turmoil being experienced, in this episode, Ryan and Kevin address Asian culture, the importance of educating students on Social Justice and diversity, and resources to help you create successful lessons to cover these important topics in your classes.
