Hyun (Hannah) Kang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
School of Teacher Education
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Contact Information
Mailing Address
University of Northern Colorado
School of Teacher Education
Campus Box 107
Greeley, CO 80639
Education
- Ph.D. Arizona State University (2012) | Curriculum and Instruction, Specializing in K-6
- M.Ed. Arizona State University (2006) | Curriculum and Instruction, Specializing in K-6
- B.A. Duksung Women’s University (1997) | French Language and Literature
Professional/Academic Experience
Dr. Kang is also interested in international education program. She is associated
with Korean community and students at UNC campus and also involved with global internship
of K~12 teachers between Korea and the United States.
- Associate Professor, University of Northern Colorado (2018 - Present)
- Assistant Professor, University of Northern Colorado. (2012 - Present)
Research/Areas of Interest
Dr. Kang has conducted and published research in the area of elementary preservice
teachers’ learning focusing on identity development, field experience, elementary
students’ mathematical thinking, and elementary mathematics curriculum analysis.
Dr. Kang teaches mathematics methods classes for elementary and early childhood levels
and also teaches mathematics practicum. She works with teacher candidates and local
schools to practice mathematics instruction that meet the needs of students with diverse
backgrounds. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes teaching mathematics with understanding
and utilizing children’s mathematical thinking in instruction.
Publications/Creative Works
- Mahovsky, K. A., Kang, H. J., Harding, J. L. (2024). Productive Struggle: Preservice
Teachers’ Misguided Perception. Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, 26(1 & 2), 331- 335. 501 20th Street
- Kang, H. J. (2022). Preservice Elementary Teachers' Understanding of Fraction Multiplication
and Division in Multiple Contexts. International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 15(2), 190-121. https://www.iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/article/view/1918/609
- Kang, H. J., Farber, M., Mahovsky, K. (2021). Teachers’ Self-Reported Pedagogical
Changes: Are We Preparing Teachers for Online STEM Education? Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 21(10), 263-276. https://articlegateway.com/index.php/JHETP/article/view/4640. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v21i10.4640
