Expanding the narrative on anti-chinese stigma during COVID-19 – Initial Report#

The COVID-19 pandemic brought forth a wave of anti-Asian discrimination, particularly targeting individuals of Chinese descent. This research delves into the experiences of the Chinese diaspora in Toronto and Nairobi, exploring how they coped with the pandemic and the stigma associated with it.

Despite facing adversity, the Chinese diaspora demonstrated remarkable resilience. They actively contributed to pandemic response efforts, volunteered, donated, and promoted public health measures. However, the community also experienced a range of challenges, including discrimination, isolation, and mental health issues.

By understanding the complexities of their experiences, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and compassionate society. This research highlights the importance of addressing systemic racism, promoting intercultural understanding, and supporting marginalized communities during times of crisis.

The researchers

Dr. Charlotte Lee

Associate Professor

Dr. Jack Rozdilsky

Associate Professor

Dr. Aaida Mamuji

Associate Professor

Martin Tubula

Consultant

Terri Chu

Ph.D. Candidate

Dr. Njoki Mwarumba

Assistant Professor

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Mamuji, Aaida; Rozdilsky, Jack; Lee, Charlotte; Mwarumba, Njoki; Tubula, Martin; Chu, Terri (2020). EXPANDING THE NARRATIVE ON ANTI-CHINESE STIGMA DURING COVID-19 – Initial Report.pdf. figshare. 

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“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning failure.”

- Oliver Sandero

Microlearning: Enhancing employee engagement and training

Microlearning is a learning approach that involves delivering small, bite-sized pieces of information or training to learners. In the context of post-training evaluation, organizations can use microlearning to help learners review and reinforce the key concepts and skills they have learned during training. This could involve providing short, focused lessons or quizzes on specific topics, or providing learners with access to short videos or other resources that can help them review and apply what they have learned.

Using microlearning in post-training evaluation can help organizations ensure that learners retain and apply the knowledge and skills they have learned during training. This can be particularly effective in situations where learners need to apply what they have learned in their day-to-day work, as it can help them retain and use the information more effectively. Additionally, because microlearning is typically delivered in short, focused bursts, it can be an efficient and effective way to support learning and evaluation in the workplace.

Additionally, using microlearning in post-training evaluation can help trainers and HR professionals assess the effectiveness of the training program. By providing learners with small, focused quizzes or assessments on specific topics, trainers and HR professionals can assess whether learners have retained and understood the key concepts and skills they have learned. This can help trainers and HR professionals identify areas where learners may need additional support or guidance, and can help them improve the training program in the future.

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