Understanding the Complexity of the Asian American Pacific Islander Experience

This course will help you gain awareness and understanding of the challenges and resilience within the AAPI community and inspire you to promote greater inclusion and empathy in your workplace and society.
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About the course

When we say AAPI, who and what are we talking about?
How can we better understand the complexities of the AAPI experience? 

These are just some of the questions that Hideko Akashi answers in her masterclass, Understanding the Complexity of the Asian American Pacific Islander Experience. 

This course will help you gain awareness and understanding of the challenges and resilience within the AAPI community and inspire you to promote greater inclusion and empathy in your workplace and society.

Hideko is a seasoned consultant residing in San Francisco. She talks about the complex history and diverse experiences of Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. Through videos and activities, she imparts invaluable insights drawn from her personal journey as a member of the AAPI community. Through a series of lessons, videos and interactive activities, participants delve into five key themes, gaining a richer understanding of the multifaceted AAPI narrative.

Learn

You will learn about the AAPI experience in these areas:
  • Immigration
  • Assimilation
  • Invisibility
  • The Model Minority Myth
  • Internalization

Feel

Beginning with her introspective journey, Hideko leverages her personal experiences to acknowledge her belonging to historically included groups as well as her multiple targeted identities. Through this, she facilitates individuals’ self-exploration.

Transformation

Hideko believes in self and social transformation, emphasizing that institutions can play a pivotal role in fostering positive shifts in organizational culture, thereby nurturing environments that are genuinely equitable and inclusive. 
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Meet Your Instructor

Hideko Akashi

“I created this course to help you gain deeper insight and awareness of the issues impacting the AAPI community. By sharing my story, my goal is to bring these issues closer to home and foster greater understanding and empathy.”
~ Hideko Akashi 

Hideko Akashi is the founder and lead consultant for Liberation Consulting. With over 20 years of experience in the educational sector, Hideko has challenged individuals and institutions to think critically about issues of diversity, privilege, social justice, inclusion and equity.

There Are 2 Ways to Experience The Course

As an individual or license the course for your organization 

  1. Individuals – Enroll in the course and start learning now! 
  2. Organizations – License and install the SCORM file on your LMS, or, we can host on our LMS. We'll send you a quote. 

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Enroll now to start the eLearning course immediately. Learn new skills and advance your career in a true masterclass. Hideko Akashi's expert insights and strategies, typically reserved for exclusive webinars and coaching sessions, make this a unique chance to deepen your understanding and elevate your skills with guidance from one of the best in the field.  

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License the eLearning course to install the SCORM on your LMS, or, we will host this course on our LMS. This course provides:
  • Scalable and trackable
  • 24/7 on-demand
  • Consistent content
  • Completion certificate
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Words From Learners

Finally, a course that talks about how complex it is to be a member of the AAPI group.

For people who want to learn more about friends and colleagues, and also for AAPI people.
 
Hideko Akashi speaks with a deep understanding and compassion from her own experience. Authentic and powerful.
 

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Special pricing is available when you license for your group, team, school, university or corporation. 

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SunShower Learning is experienced in helping large and small organizations integrate eLearning courses into training systems.