Hyun Kang

Hyun Kang, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the School of Teacher Education under the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado. She has served at UNC since 2012, transitioning from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in 2018. Her work bridges teacher preparation programs with practical field experiences.

• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (K-6), Arizona State University (2012)
• M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (K-6), Arizona State University (2006)
• B.A. in French Language and Literature, Duksung Women’s University (1997)

Dr. Kang specializes in elementary mathematics education, focusing on:

• Preservice teacher identity formation
• Analysis of elementary mathematics curricula
• Development of children's mathematical thinking
• Field experience integration in teacher training
• Instructional strategies for diverse classrooms

Her recent publications highlight trends in:

• Addressing preservice teacher misconceptions about productive struggle
• Improving fraction instruction through contextual understanding
• Adapting pedagogical approaches for online STEM education

She emphasizes teaching mathematics for conceptual understanding while leveraging student thinking in instructional design.