Counternarratives from Asian American Art Educators: Identities, Pedagogies, and Practice beyond the Western Paradigm

Counternarratives from Asian American Art Educators : Identities,Pedagogies,and Practice beyond the Western Paradigm collects and explores the professional and pedagogical narratives of Asian art educators and researchers in North America, highlighting the unique contributions of Asian American practitioners and providing a critical shift from Western,Eurocentric perspectives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 26 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Counternarratives from Asian American Art Educators: Identities, Pedagogies, and Practice beyond the Western Paradigm

This edited volume, titled Counternarratives from Asian American Art Educators: Identities, Pedagogies, and Practice beyond the Western Paradigm, is a groundbreaking collection that delves into the professional and pedagogical narratives of Asian art educators and researchers in North America. It is a significant departure from the limited studies that have been published since the substantial immigration of Asian art educators to the United States in the 1990s, focusing specifically on their professional identities in higher education, K-12, and museum contexts. By foregrounding the narratives of Asian American arts educators within these diverse settings, this edited volume aims to enact a critical shift from Western, Eurocentric perspectives to the unique contributions of Asian American practitioners.

Enhanced by the application of the AsianCrit framework and theories of intersectionality, positionality, decolonization, and allyship, the original contributor counternarratives in this book center on professional and pedagogical discourses and practices that support the development and practice of Asian American identity. These narratives highlight the voices and experiences of Asian art educators, providing valuable insights into their identity formation, construction, and development as a historically underrepresented and minoritized group in North America.

A significant contribution to the field of art education, Counternarratives from Asian American Art Educators: Identities, Pedagogies, and Practice beyond the Western Paradigm serves as an ideal scholarly resource for exploring the complexities and nuances of Asian art educators' experiences. It sheds light on the challenges they face, the strategies they employ, and the contributions they make to the field, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and diverse art education landscape.

By amplifying the voices and perspectives of Asian art educators, this book fosters a deeper understanding of their unique experiences and contributes to the broader discourse on the role of diversity and inclusion in art education. It is a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and policymakers interested in promoting equity, diversity, and social justice in art education and beyond.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032119519