On-Site: “Resilience and Reflection: Teaching Japanese American History Through Art”

For Educators in Grades K-12  

Join us for an immersive, day-long professional development workshop designed for K-12 educators, hosted by Full Spectrum Education. This PD workshop, “Resilience and Reflection: Teaching Japanese American History Through Art,” will delve into the historical context of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, exploring the profound impact of Executive Order 9066. Participants will gain insight into the intergenerational dynamics and differences that emerged as Japanese American families navigated the aftermath of their unjust imprisonment. 

Using the art from the exhibit “Resilience – A Sansei Sense of Legacy,” the workshop will incorporate key concepts from the JusticexDesign pedagogical framework. Educators will learn how to examine the narratives and decisions shaping historical and contemporary justice issues, as well as explore the interconnectedness of individuals, institutions, and societal power structures. These methods will be presented as ways to engage art for learning across multiple subjects and grade levels. 

Throughout the workshop, educators will consider two guiding inquiries: “How can artistic reflection and interpretation of Japanese American histories deepen our understanding of justice and resilience?” and “In what ways can we use art to explore the complex relationships between people and power systems in historical and contemporary contexts?” Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of these critical topics and practical strategies for integrating art to foster inclusive, reparative classrooms. 

Workshop Includes:

• Classroom Resources
• Tour of exhibition
• 4.5 Clock Hours/CPDUs